Gadbury, Merle W.

GADBURY

Posted By: Von Mings Stachon (email)
Date: 5/22/2007 at 16:51:10

Gadbury, Merle W.
(Wounded)

Born Jun 1, 1895 in Trama, IA.

Son of Frank A. and Clara M. Gadbury.

Enlisted June 1, 1905; re-enlisted March 28, 1917 at Cedar Rapids, IA.

Entered Camp Larrahee; transferred to Camp Dodge and Camp Mills. First entered Co. D, 1st Iowa Inf.

Mustered out April 2, 1919 from Co. D, 168th Inf.

In France Nov 1, 1917; member of Co. D, 168th Inf., Rainbow Div. (42nd). In the battles of Lorraine, Champagne, hateau Theirry, St. Mihiel and Argonne.

Rainbow div. mentioned two times for bravery. Gassed at Lorraine.

Sergeant.

Veteran data included here was generously provided by the American Legion Kubik-Finch Post #142, Traer, IA; compiled and published by The Tama News (date unknown).

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