MAHLON GLENN GRAY

GRAY

Posted By: Ann Jaber (email)
Date: 1/16/2006 at 20:58:05

OBITUARY
MAHLON GLENN GRAY

Soldier Mahlon Glenn Gray of Hartwick was killed in action on the Mouse-Argonne offensive, October 23, 1918. His body was buried on the field of battle and later it was taken to a French cemetery, and finally it came to rest in the Kent Cemetery with all honors given it by a large number of friends and neighbors of the departed man. Mahlon Gray entered the service in September 1917 and served at Camp Dodge and then went to Cody. He was a member of the 101st Infantry, Company C, and was in the 25th division.

The funeral services were in charge of the Francis Gallagher, Post, with the Rev. E.W.F. Holler delivering the funeral oration. The impressive services were held from the Kent Church, which was not large enough to accommodate the gathering, many being forced to remain on the outside, during the ceremonies.

Following the church ceremonies the body was escorted by the Honor Firing Squad, and with the Flag of his country, together with the legion banner, with their armed escort marched to the grave where the last rites were read.

The firing squad was in charge of Pat Akery and Robert Breckenridge was Chaplin. As the last notes of "Taps" were sounded by Jack Gray, the body of Soldier Gray was lowered into the ground, where it will remain until the "Reveille" for all soldiers who "Died in Action," will be sounded.

CARD OF THANKS:

We wish to thank the American Legion, Band Boys, the singers and those who gave flowers, or assisted in anyway, both before and after the funeral of our son and brother, Private Mahlon Gray.

Mrs. Martha Gray and Family

"Brooklyn Chronicle," May 4th, 1922