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Iowa in the Great War

 
 

 

Iowans who served during WWI
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Lafayette, Alfred Lloyd. Army #4,414,859; registrant; born in Makokety [Makoketa], Iowa, Sep 27, 1896; inducted at clay county, Minn., on Sept. 5, 1918; sent to Camp Grant, Ill.; served in 161st Depot Brigade to discharge. Discharged on Jan 6, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1783)

Laird, A. Jay. Navy #1,801,551; not a registrant; born in Green Mountain, Iowa, Mar28, 1896 of American parents; occupation, locomotive fireman; enlisted in the Navy at Seattle, Wash. on Jun 26, 1918; served on Receiving Ship, Puget Sound, Wash. to Nov 11, 1918. Grades: Apprentice Seaman, 5 days; Seaman 2nd Class, 133 days. Discharged at Puget Sound, Wash., on Feb 20, 1919, as a Seaman 2nd Class. (Vol 2 pg 1787)

Lambert, Harry. Army #47,987; registrant, McLean county; born in Coon Rapids, Iowa May 7, 1892; occupation, laborer; enlisted in Co A, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at BisMarck, on Jul 22, 1917; served in Co A, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Co A, 164th Infantry) to Jan 9, 1918; Co K, 18th Infantry, to Dec 22, 1918; Co B, 164th Infantry, to Dec 28, 1918; Headquarters Co, 1st Replacement Draft, to Jan 6, 1919; Co A, 164th Infantry, to Mar 3, 1919; 13th company, 4th Battalion, 153rd Depot Brigade to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Nov 1, 1917; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to Feb 26, 1919; wounded, slightly, May 4, 1918; wounded, slightly, Jul 18, 1918. Engagements: Offensive: Aisne-Marne. Defensive Sectors: Ansauville (Lorraine); Cantigny (Picardy). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Mar 11, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 2 pg 1789)

Lambert, James Reliegh. Army #3,084,897; not a registrant; born in Coon Rapids, Iowa on Feb 12, 1898 of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted at BisMarck on Jul 5, 1918; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in 27th Company, Portland Coast Artillery Corps, Fort McKinley, Me., to Sep 1, 1918; 45th Battery, 5th Army Artillery Sector, to discharge; overseas from Oct 7, 1918, to Jan 4, 1919. Engagement: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jan 25, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1790)

Lamm, Homer Herald. Army #4,706,211; registrant, Emmons county; born in Osceola, Iowa on Jun 16, 1896 of American parents; occupation, garageman; inducted at Linton on Aug 29, 1918; sent to Camp lewis, Wash.; served in 166th Depot Brigade, to Sep 6, 1918; Co G, 13th Ammunition Train, to Oct 8, 1918; Co C, 13th Ammunition Train to discharge. Discharged at Camp Lewis, Wash. on Mar 15, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1791)

Lamon, William Benjamin. Marine #none; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born in Charles City, Iowa on Jan 22, 1896 of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted in the Marine Corps at Fargo on May 4, 1917; sent to Mare Island, Calif.; served in 35th Company, to Jul 6, 1917; Barracks Detachment to Feb 8, 1918; Naval Prison Detachment to Feb 28, 1918; Fort Crockett, Galveston, Texas, to Mar 16, 1918; New London, Conn. to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Aug 1, 1918. Discharged at New London, Conn. on Mar 28, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 2 pg 1791)

Lamont, Ralph LeRoy. Army #917,729; not a registrant, under age; born, Eagle Grove, Iowa, Jul 31, 1896 of American parents; occupation, steam engineer; enlisted at Minot on Jul 11, 1917; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served at Fort Crook, Nebr. to Dec 22, 1917; Depot Co I, Signal Corps, Fort Leavenworth, Kans to Feb 11, 1918; Co F, 2nd Depot Battalion, Signal Corps, to Jun 29, 1918; Co D, 413th Telegraph Battalion, Signal Corps to Dec 5, 1918; Co D, 416th Telegraph Battalion, Signal Corps to May 23, 1919; 40th Service Company, Signal Corps, to Sep 3, 1919; 35th Service Company, Signal Corps, to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, Feb 1, 1918; Corporal, March 17, 1918; Private, Nov 9, 1918; private 1st Class, Jun 1, 1919; overseas from Jun 9, 1918 to Oct 5, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Oct 12, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 2 pg 1791)

Lamont, Roy Barny. Army #1,072,251; not a registrant, under age born in Des Moines, Iowa, Feb 10, 1899, of American parents; occupation, laborer; enlisted at Balfour, N. Dak., on Jan 15, 1918; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in 618th Aero Squadron to Mar 13, 1918; 663rd Aero Supply Squadron to Jul 8, 1918; 228th Aero Squadron to discharge; overseas from Jul 15, 1918 to Dec 1, 1918. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Dec 21, 1918, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1792)

Lamont, Walter Lafayet. Army #4,035,849; registrant, Custer county, Mont.; born in Traer, Iowa, Apr 5, 1894 of American parents; occupation, butcher; inducted at Towner on Jul 22, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in Battery F, 42nd Field Artillery, to discharge. Grade: Wagoner, Nov 15, 1918. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jan 28, 1919, as a Wagoner. (Vol 2 pg 1792)

Landaker, Fred William. Army #3,956,034; registrant, Selby, S. Dak.; born in Panama, Iowa, Jun 2, 1894 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Selby, S. Dak., on Jul 23, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade, to Aug 23, 1918; Medical Replacement unit No. 30, to Oct 13, 1918; Evacuation Hospital No. 3, to Mar 30, 1919; Detachment, 306th Field Artillery to discharge. Grades: Corporal, Aug 22, 1918; Private, Aug 23, 1918; overseas from Sep 16, 1918 to May 6, 1919. Engagement: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on May 19, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1794)

Landers, John. Army #2,113,936; registrant, Wiliams county; born in New Virginia, Iowa, Dec 9, 1895, of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Williston on Sep 18, 1917; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Battery A, 338th Field Artillery to Nov 30, 1917; Battery C, 335th Field Artillery to Sep 16, 1918; Camp Pike, Ark., September Automatic Replacement Draft to Nov 7, 1918; Headquarters Company, 162nd Infantry to Jan 4, 1919; Co E, 164th Infantry to discharge; overseas from Sep 30, 1918 to Feb 26, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Mar 11, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1795)

Landphere, James. Army #2,560,427; registrant, Ward county; born in Belmond, Iowa, Dec 10, 1887; occupation, farmer; inducted at Minot on Mar 29, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 1st Battalion, 163rd Depot Brigade to Apr 25, 1918; Co E, 139th Infantry to death; overseas from May 3, 1918 to death. Engagements: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Gerardmer (Alsace); Grange-le-Comte (Lorraine). Killed in action on Sep 26, 1918; buried in Grave 16, Row 10, Block G, Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, Meuse, France. (Vol 2 pg 1796)

Langenwalter, Daniel Alexander. Army #2,704,809; registrant, Pocahontas, Iowa; born in Troy, Ill., June 18, 1888, of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Wahpeton on June 23, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Detachment, 163rd Depot Brigade, to Jul 13, 1918; Co A, 351st Infantry to discharge; overseas from Aug 15, 1918 to May 31, 1919. Engagement: Defensive Sector: Center (Alsace). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on June 6, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1801)

Lanning, LeRoy Sylvester. Army #4,544,590; registrant, Sargent county; born in Peterson, Iowa, Dec 29, 1898 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Fargo on Oct 9, 1918; sent to North Dakota Agricultural College; served in Students Army Training Corps to discharge. Discharged at Fargo, N. Dak. on Dec 13, 1918 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1804)

Lanz, Charles Cleveland. Army #3,081,704; not a registrant, over age; born in Hedwick, Iowa, Jan 31, 1886 of German-American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted at Minot on June 13, 1918; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in Salvage Division, Quartermaster Corps, to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Mar 19, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1806)

Larkee, Lawrence Ferdinand. Navy #1,804,508; not a registrant; born in Humboldt, Iowa, Feb 10, 1900 of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted in the Navy at Minneapolis, Minn., on Aug 9, 1918; served at Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill., to Oct 23, 1918; Naval Training Station, Hampton Roads, Va., to Nov. 21, 1918; USS Ohio, to Apr 26, 1919; USS Northern Pacific, to May 1, 1919; USS Philippine, to Oct 14, 1919; Navy Recruiting Station, Minneapolis, Minn., to discharge. Grades: Apprentice Seaman; Fireman 3rd Class; Fireman 2nd Class; Fireman 1st Class. Discharged at Minneapolis, Minn., on Oct 17, 1919, as a Fireman 1st Class. (Vol 3 pg 1811)

Larkin, William Edson. Army #54,234; not a registrant, under age; born in Clark county, Iowa, Jul 4, 1898 of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted in Co F, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard at Wahpeton, on Jun 11, 1917; served in Co F 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Co F, 164th Infantry), to Jan 13, 1918; Co H, 26th Infantry to discharge. Grades: Corporal, Oct 20, 1918; Private, Feb 1, 1919; overseas from Dec 14, 1917 to Jun 18, 1919; wounded, slightly, May 27, 1918; wounded, slightly, Jul 23, 1918. Engagements: Offensives: Aisne-Marne; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Ansauville (Lorraine); Cantigny (Picardy). Discharge at Fort Snelling, Minn. on Jul 8, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1811)

Larsen, Alfred G. Army #2,559,712; registrant, Mercer county; born in Bolan, Iowa, Aug 29, 1891 of Danish parents; occupation, telegrapher; inducted at Stanton on Mar 29, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co G, 5th Depot Battalion, Signal Corps, to Aug 21, 1918; Co E, 407th Telegraph Battalion, Signal Corps, to Apr 30, 1919; 152nd Depot Brigade to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Jul 1, 1918; overseas from Jul 15, 1918 to Apr 28, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on May 8, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 3 pg 1812)

Larsen, Henry. Army #4,038,420; registrant, Stutsman county; born in Kensett, Iowa, Aug 11, 1888 of Norwegian parents; occuptaion, farmer; inducted at Jamestown on Jul 24, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in Co L, 10th Infantry to Dec 28, 1918; Co D, 214th Engineers, to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on June 28, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1814)

Larsen, LeRoy Robert. Navy #1,804,759; not a registrant; born in Northwood, Iowa, Mar 25, 1898 of Danish-American parents; occupation, telegraph operator; enlisted in the Navy at Minneapolis, Minn., on Aug 9, 1918; served at Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill., to Oct 27, 1918; USS Great Northern, to Nov 11, 1918. Grade: Apprentice Seaman, 94 days. Discharged at Minneapolis on Aug 18, 1919, as a Seaman. (Vol 3 pg 1814)

Larson, Alf Norman. Army #4,038,786; registrant, Ransom county; born in Harper's Ferry, Iowa, Oct 27, 1892 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Lisbon on Jul 24, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in 160th Depot Brigade to Aug 20, 1918; Battery F, 41st Field Artillery to Jan 20, 1919; Quartermaster Corps, Camp Custer, to discharge. Grade: Wagoner, Dec 2, 1918. Discharged at Camp Custer, on Feb 28, 1919, as a Wagoner. (Vol3 pg 1816)

Larson, Asle. Army #1,074,897; registrant, McHenry county; born in Emmons, Iowa, Nov 1, 1891 of American-Norwegian parents; occupation, engineer; inducted at Towner on Sep 18, 1917; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Battery C, 338th Field Artillery, to Nov 23, 1917; 354th Aero Squadron to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Jan 15, 1919; overseas from Aug 18, 1918 to Jun 26, 1919. Engagement: Defensive Sector: Lorraine. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jul 11, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 3 pg 1818)

Larson, Conrad Emil. Army #15,882; registrant, Burleigh county; born in Norway, Iowa Jan 10, 1894 of Norwegian parents; occupation, carpenter; enlisted in Co I, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at BisMarck, on Jul 23, 1917; served in Co I, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Headquarters, 161st Ambulance Company, 116th Sanitary Train), to Feb 16, 1918; Evacuation Ambulance Company No. 116, to discharge. Grade: Mechanic, Aug 12, 1917; overseas from Dec 12, 1917 to Apr 23, 1919. Engagements: Offensive: St. Mihiel. Defensive Sector: Lorraine. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on May 14, 1919, as a Mechanic, Surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 20%. (Vol 3 pg 1821)

Larson, Eddie Peter. Army #572,337; registrant, Sargent county; born in Madrid, Iowa, Apr 6, 1896 of Swedish parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted at Forman on Mar 9, 1918; sent to Camp Greene, N.C.; served in Co H, 58th Infantry to Jan 24, 1919; Co F, 58th Infantry to discharge; overseas from May 7, 1918 to Aug 1, 1919; wounded, slightly, Jul 18, 1919. Engagements: Offensives: St. Mihiel; Aisne-Marne. Defensive Sector: Toulon (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Aug 8, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1821)

Larson, Ernest Edwin. Army #46,257; registrant, McHenry county; born in Coucil Bluffs, Iowa, Feb 1, 1894, of Swedish parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted in Co D, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Minot, on July 14, 1917; called into federal service, World War, on Jul 15, 1917; served in Co D, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Co D, 164th Infantry), to Jan 5, 1918; co B, 18th Infantry to discharge. Grade: Corporal, Dec 5, 1918; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to Aug 16, 1919; wounded, slightly, Jul 19, 1918. Engagements: Offensive: Aisne-Marne. Defensive: Montdidier-Noyon. Defensive Sectors: Ansauville (Lorraine); Cantigny (Picardy). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Aug 24, 1919, as a Corporal. Cited n General Orders No. 5, Headquarters, 1st Infantry Brigade, AEF, Selters, Germany, Jun 1, 1919, for gallant and courageous conduct during his participation in two of the major operations of this Division. Entitled to wear a silver star. (Vol 3 pg 1822)

Larson, George Ludwig. Army #17,909; not a registrant; born in Norway, Iowa, May 24, 1892 of Norwegian parents; occupation: carpenter; enlisted in Co I, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard at BisMarck, on Jul 23, 1917; served in Co I, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard to Oct 5, 1917; Medical Department, 163rd Ambulance Company, to discharge. Grade: Mechanic, Mar 12, 1919; overseas from Dec 14, 1917 to May 9, 1919. Engagements: Offensives: Aisne-Marne; Oise-Aisne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sector: Champagne. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on May 22, 1919, as a Mechanic. (Vol 3 pg 1823)

Larson, Gilbert Bernhard. Army #2,147,940; registrant, Stutsman county; born in Story City, Iowa, Nov 21 1892 of American parents; occupation, clerk; inducted at Jamestown on Apr 2, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co L, 137th Infantry, to discharge; overseas from May 2, 1918 to Apr 23, 1919. Engagement: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Gerardmer (Alsace); Grange-le-Comte (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on May 6, 1919 as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1823)

Larson, Gilman Julius. Marine #none; registrant, Stutsman county; born in Amund, Iowa, Feb 18, 1894 of American parents; occupation, carpenter; enlisted in the Marine Corps at Jamestown on Jun 17, 1918; sent to Parris Island, S.C.; served in Co D, Reserve Division, San Domingo, from Jul 8, 1918 to Sep 25, 1918; 27th Company from Sep 25, 1918 to Oct 9, 1918; Headquarters Detachment, from Oct 9, 1918 to Dec 6, 1919; Casual Company from Dec 6, 1919 to Dec 16, 1919; 1st Casual Company Philadelphia, Pa. from Dec 16, 1919 to discharge. Grade: Corporal Apr 15, 1919. Discharged at Philadelphia, Pa. on Dec 19, 1919 as a Corporal. (Vol 3 pg 1823)

Larson, Hjalmer Sverre. Army #2,141,741; registrant, Billings county; born in Norway, Iowa Apr 23, 1895 of Norwegian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Medora on Mar 28, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co A, 528th Engineers to May 9, 1918; Co C, 527th Engineers, to discharge. Grade: Sergeant, Jun 1, 1918; overseas from June 22, 1918 to June 30, 1919. Engagements: Offensives: St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on July 7, 1919, as a Sergeant. (Vol 3 pg 1825)

Larson, Mikel Andrew. Army #238,688; registrant, McKenzie county; born in Thompson, Iowa on Jun 19, 1887 of Norwegian parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted in Co E, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard at Williston, on Jul 20, 1917; served in Co E, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Co E, 164th Infantry) to Jan 9, 1918; 161st Ambulance company, 1st Army, Depot Division to Mar 24, 1918; American Military Red Cross Hospital No. 2, to Mar 4, 1919; Medical Department to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class Nov 1, 1918; Cook, Dec 15, 1918; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to Jul 18, 1919. Discharged at Camp Lee, Va., on Jul 23, 1919 as a Cook. (Vol 3 pg 1831)

Larson, Peter Olvin. Army #1,690,024; registrant, Ransom county; born in Harpers Ferry, Iowa Oct 18, 1894 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Lisbon on Feb 13, 1918; sent to Fort Leavenworth, Kans.; served in Depot Company I, Signal Corps, fort Leavenworth to Feb 20, 1918; Co C, 317th Field Signal Battalion to death. Grade: Private 1st Class, May 15, 1918; overseas from Jul 9, 1918 to April 25, 1919. Engagements: Offensives: St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sector: Lorraine. Died at Camp Wadsworth, S.C. on May 22, 1919. Buried at Enderlin, N. Dak. (Vol 3 pg 1834)

Larson, Thedor G. Army #2,559,395; registrant, Ramsey county; born in Iowa Dec 13, 1892; occupation, farmer; inducted at Devils Lake on Mar 28, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co R, 5th Battalion, 163rd Depot Brigade to Apr 20, 1918; Co K, 140th Infantry to death; overseas from May 3, 1918 to death. Engagements: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Grange-le-Comte (Lorraine); Gerardmer (Alsace). Killed in action on Oct 1, 1918; remains returned to U.S. on Aug 15, 1921, and buried at Nearson, Minn. (Vol 3 pg 1835)

LaShier, Harry Preston. Army #468,840; not a registrant, over age; born in Schaller, Iowa May 30, 1881 of American parents; occupation, cook; enlisted at Jamestown on Mar 12, 1918; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in Signal Corps, to Apr 17, 1918; 17th Company, 3rd Motor Mechanics Regiment, Signal Corps, to Jun 1, 1918; 12th Company, 3rd Regiment, Air Service Mechanics, to discharge. Grade: Sergeant, Apr 25, 1918; overseas from Jul 9, 1918 to Jun 26, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jul 11, 1919 as a Sergeant. (Vol 3 pg 1838)

Latham, Harley Albert. Army #4,036,403; registrant, Towner county; born in Muscatine, Iowa, Nov 11, 1892 of American-Irish parents; occupation, gas engineer; inducted at Cando on Jul 21, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in Co I, 77th Infantry to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Nov 1, 1918. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jan 28, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 3 pg 1839)

Lathrop, Norval. Army #2,115,320; registrant, McLean county; born in Billings, Iowa, Jan 26, 1896 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Washburn on Sep 18, 1917; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Battery A, 336th Field Artillery to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Oct 4, 1918; overseas from Aug 27, 1918, to March 5, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on March 18, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1839)

Lauman, Hubert August. Army #4,413,961; registrant, Richland county; born in Remsen, Iowa, Aug 24, 1894 of German-American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Wahpeton on Sep 4, 1918; sent to Camp Grant, Ill.; served in Co No. 34, 161st Depot Brigade, to discharge. Discharged at Camp Grant, Ill. on Sep 10, 1918, as a Recruit. (Vol 3 pg 1842)

Lauritson, Edward. Army #4,832; registrant, Williams county; born in Independence, Iowa Dec 10, 1892 of Danish parents; occupation, clerk; enlisted in Medical Corps, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard at Williston on Jul 20, 1917; served in Medical Corps, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Medical Detachment, 164th Infantry) to discharge. Grade: Cook, Dec 15, 1918; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to Oct 15, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Oct 21, 1919, as a Cook. (Vol 3 pg 1842)

Law, Ralph. Army #5,025; registrant, Foster county; born, Audubon, Iowa Dec 29, 1890 of Irish-American parents; occupation, engineer; enlisted in Co F, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard at Carrington on Jul 3, 1917; called into federal service, World War, on July 15, 1917; served in Co F, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard to Oct 6, 1917; Field Hospital Company No. 162 to discharge. Grades: Sergeant Aug 2, 1917; Private Jan 13, 1918; Cook Apr 4, 1918; Private Jul 20, 1918; Cook Oct 1, 1918; Private Jan 4, 1919; overseas from Dec 13, 1917 to May 9, 1919. Engagements: Offensives: Aisne-Marne; Oise-Aisne; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Lorraine; Champagne. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on May 22, 1919 as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1846)

Lawler, Edward T. Army number 2,397; not a registrant, under age; born in Stuart, Iowa, Oct 1896; enlisted in Co I, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard at BisMarck on Sept 26, 1917; served in Co I, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard to Oct 5, 1917; 161st Ambulance Company, 116th Sanitary Train to jan 10, 1918; Ambulance co No. 2, 1st Sanitary Train, 1st Division to Mar 14, 1919; 2nd Sanitary Train to Mar 16, 1919; 15th Ambulance Company, 2nd Division, to Aug 9, 1919; Hoboken Casual Company No. 1032, Camp Merritt, N.J. to Aug 13, 1919; Camp Dodge, Iowa to discharge. Grades: Wagoner, Apr 27, 1918; Private 1st Class, Nov 25, 1918; overseas from Dec 12, 1917 to Aug 6, 1919. Engagements: Defensive: Montdidier-Noyon. Offensives: Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Ansauville and Saizerais (Lorraine); Cantigny (Picardy). Discharged on Aug 16, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 3 pg 1846)

Lebeck, Laurence Jonas. Army #2,786,403; registrant, McKenzie county; born in Walnut, Iowa Jul 15, 1893 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Schafer on May 25, 1918; sent to Camp Lewis, Wash.; served in 7th Company, 2nd Battalion, 166th Depot Brigade, to Jun 17, 1918; Co F, 157th Infantry to Nov 5, 1918; Co D, 1st Army Military Police Battalion to Dec 2, 1918; 9th Company, Military Police company, to Feb 9, 1919; Camp Dodge Detachment, 157th Infantry to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, Jul 1, 1918; Corporal, Jul 10, 1918; overseas from Aug 8, 1918 to Apr 11, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on April 24, 1919, as a Corporal. (Vol 3 pg 1854)

Ledgerwood, Carl Wesley. Army #none; registrant, Ransom county; born in Gravity, Iowa Mar 5, 1888 of American parents; occupation, train dispatcher; appointed from civil life and commissioned 1st Lieutenant, Infantry on Nov 27, 1917; assigned to 36th Infantry to Oct 9, 1918; 74th Infantry to discharge; overseas from Octo 27, 1918 to Dec 24, 1918. Principal stations: Fort Snelling, Minn.; Camp Devens, Mass.; Camp Mills, N.Y.; AEF; Hoboken, N.J. Discharged at Camp Devens on Jan 28, 1919, as a 1st Lieutenant. (Vol 3 pg 1855)

Lee, Arnold Melvin. Army #2,147,925; registrant, Stutsman county; born in Forest City, Iowa Mar 15, 1896 of Norwegian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Jamestown on Apr 2, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co H, 2nd Battalion, 163rd Depot Brigade to Apr 20, 1918; 9th Company, Provisional Battalion, 138th Infantry, to May 15, 1918; Company D, 140th Infantry to discharge; overseas from May 27, 1918 to Apr 17, 1919; wounded, severely, Sep 28, 1918. Engagements: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Gerardmer (Alsace); Grange-le-Comte (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on May 2, 1919, as a Private, Surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 20%. (Vol 3 pg 1857)

Lee, Fred Daniel. Army #5,267,064; registrant, Marion, Iowa; born in Plainfield, Iowa Sep 14, 1900 of American parents; occupation, student; inducted at Marion, Iowa on Oct 1, 1918; sent to Cornell College, Iowa; served in Students Army Training Corps to discharge. Discharged at Mt. Vernon, Iowa, on Dec 15, 1918, as a Private. (Vol 3 1859)

Lee, Gilbert. Army #4,035,381; registrant, Ward county; born in St. Ansgar, Iowa, Mar 21, 1890 of Norwegian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Minot on Jul 22, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in 160th Depot Brigade to Aug 18, 1918; Supply Company, 40th Field Artillery to discharge. Grade: Wagoner, Oct 1, 1918. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Feb 7, 1919 as a Wagoner. (Vol 3 pg 1859)

Lee, Granville Harrison. Army #3,125,488; registrant, Billings county; born in Van Wert, Iowa Jan 13, 1890 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Medora on May 26, 1918; sent to Camp Lewis, Wash.; served in 166th Depot Brigade to June 19, 1918; Co L, 159th Infantry to Sep 11, 1918; Co M, 128th Infantry to discharge; overseas from Jul 19, 1918 to Apr 2, 1919. Engagement: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on May 2, 1919 as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1859)

Lee, Iver. Army #none; registrant, Ward county; born in St. Ansgar, Iowa of Norwegian parents; occupation, laborer; inducted at Minot on Sep 18, 1917; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Battery B, 338th Field Artillery to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Oct 9, 1917, by reason of physical disability. (Vol 3 pg 1860)

Lee, John Earl. Army #2,170,961; registrant, Pierce county; born in Corning, Iowa May 25, 1896 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Rugby on Sep 18, 1917; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Battery B, 338th Field Artillery to Oct 28, 1917; Auxiliary Remount Depot No. 322 to discharge. Grade: Horseshoer, Feb 1, 1918. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jan 27, 1919, as a Horseshoer. (Vol 3 pg 1861)

Lee, Olaf Rudolph. Army #4,039,438; registrant, Ward county; born at St. Ansgar, Iowa,
Nov 12, 1887 of Norwegian parents; occupation, laborer; inducted at Minot on Jul 22, 1918;
sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in 160th Depot Brigade to Aug 18, 1918; Battery B, 41st
Field Artillery to Oct 26, 1918; Co D, 14th Ammunition Train to discharge. Discharged at
Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jan 28, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1862)

Lee Vincent Thomas. Army #2,686,908; registrant, Ward county; born in Lawler, Iowa, Sep 19, 1893 of Irish parents; occupation, brakeman; inducted at Minot on Jun 1, 1918; sent to Fort Benjamin Harrision, Ind. served in Co B, 62nd engineers (62nd Regiment, Transportation Corps) to Apr 14, 1919; 87th Company, Transportation Corps to discharge; overseas from July 14, 1918 to Jun 28, 1919. Engagement: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jul 5, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1864)

Lee, William Ervin. Army #835,462; registrant, Towner county; born in Corning, Iowa, Jan 22, 1894 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Cando on Dec 19, 1917; sent to Fort Stevens, Ore; served in Battery D, 69th Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps to discharge; overseas from Aug 15, 1918 to Feb 18, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Mar 11, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1864)

Lein, Melvin Julius. Army #4,415,231; registrant, Burleigh county; born in Hesper, Iowa, Oct 8, 1894 of Norwegian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Bismarck on Sep 2, 1918; sent to Camp Grant, Ill.; served in 163rd Depot Brigade to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jan 9, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1870)

Lent, Frank H. Army #4,822,062; registrant; born in Sheffield, Iowa, Jul 13, 1896; inducted at Mason City, Iowa on Sep 6, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade ot Oct 24, 1918; Co M. 2nd Infantry to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class Apr 4, 1919. Discharged on Jun 28, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 3 pg 1875)

Leonard, Levi William. Navy #1,810,919; registrant Morton county; born in Buffalo Center, Iowa Nov 19, 1894 of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted in the Navy at Minneapolis, Minn. on Jul 17, 1917; home awaiting orders until Aug 9, 1917; served at Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill., to Dec 23, 1917; Naval Training Camp charleston, S.C. to Jan 23, 1918; Naval Hospital, Charleston, S.C. to Feb 15, 1918; Naval Training Camp, Charleston to Apr 9, 1918; Receiving Ship, Philadelphia, Pa. to Apr 15, 1918; USS Narragansett, to Nov 11, 1918. Grades: Apprentice Seaman 46 days; Seaman 2nd Class 436 days. Discharged at Minneapolis on Jun 28, 1919 as a Seaman 2nd Class. (Vol 3 pg 1877)

Leschke, Charles. Army #87,253; registrant Richland county; born in Kensett, Iowa Apr 12, 1896 of German parents; occupation, laborer; enlisted in Co I, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard at Wahpeton on Jun 27, 1916; called into federal service on Jun 27, 1916 for Mexican border duty and served there until discharge; discharged from federal service at Fort Snelling, Minn. on Feb 14, 1917, and resumed National guard status; called into federal service, World War, on Jul 15, 1917; served in Co I, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Co I, 164th Infantry) to Nov 15, 1918; Co A, 101st infantry to Feb 13, 1919; Military Police Company No. 280 to discharge. Grade: Corporal, Jun 7, 1917; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to Jun 25, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jul 2, 1919, as a Corporal. (Vol 3 pg 1880)

Leschke, Fred William. Army #87,306; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born in St. Ansgar, Iowa Mar 12, 1899 of German parents; occupation, laborer; enlisted in Co D, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard at Wahpeton on Apr 28, 1917; called into federal service World War on Jul 15, 1917; served in Co D, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Co I, 164th Infantry) to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Dec 1, 1918; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to Jul 5, 1919. Discharged at Mitchel Field, N.Y. on July 14, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 3 pg 1880)

Leschke, Roy Walter. Army #508,898; registrant Richland county; born in Kensett, Iowa Nov 1, 1895 of German parents; occupation, laborer; inducted at Wahpeton on May 10, 1918; sent to Fort Logan, Colo.; served in Co E, 8th ammunition Train, to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class Jun 7, 1918. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Feb 18, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 3 pg 1880)

Leslie, Lynn Henry. Army #2,858,768; registrant, Dickey county; born in McIntire, Iowa Sep 22, 1893 of American parents; occupation, civil engineer; inducted at Ellendale on Apr 29, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co C, 313th Engineers to May 16, 1918; Co A, 315th Engineers, to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Aug 1, 1918; overseas from Jun 14, 1918 to Jun 15, 1919. Engagements: Offensive: St. Mihiel. Defensive Sectors: Villers-en-Haye and Puvenelle (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jun 24, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 3 pg 1881)

Leuch, Harry T. Army #4,705,378; registrant, Grant county; born in Treynor, Iowa Oct 16, 1896 of German parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Carson on Aug 28, 1918; sent to Camp Lewis, Wash.; served in 166th Depot Brigade to Sep 6, 1918; Co C, 38th Machine Gun Battalion to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class Dec 3, 1918. Discharged at Camp Lewis on Feb 5, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 3 pg 1883)

Leverson, Curnell Olendis. Armny #864,997; registrant, Cass county; born at Kensett, Iowa Jul 15, 1895 of American parents; occupation, carpenter; inducted at Fargo on Jan 26, 1918; sent to Vancouver Barracks, Wash.; served in 4th company, Casual Detachment to Feb 11, 1918; 441st Aero Construction Squadron to May 3, 1918; 451st Aero Construction Squadron to Jul 31, 1918; 36th Spruce Squadron to jan 17, 1919; 12th Casual Detachment to discharge. Discharged at Camp Lewis, Wash. on Mar 28, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1883)

Lewin, Floyd A. Army #3,141,940; registrant; born in Hartford, Iowa, Apr 1892; inducted at Lewis and Clark county, Mont., on June 27, 1918; served in Co I, 159th Infantry to Sep 20, 1918; Co F, 307th Infantry, to discharge; overseas from Aug 8, 1918, to April 28, 1919. Engagements: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sector: Foret-d'Argonne (Lorraine). Discharged on May 22, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1885)

Lewis, John Orr. Army #2,559,128; registrant, Emmons county; born in Ottumwa, Iowa, Dec 2, 1895 of Welsh-American parents; occupation, brakemen; inducted at Linton on Mar 28, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade, to April 19, 1918; Co B, 52nd Engineers, to Sep 28, 1918; 52nd Company, Transportation Corps, to Dec 25, 1918; 53rd Company, Reserve Corps to discharge; overseas from Jun 7, 1918 to Apr 28, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on May 15, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1888)

Lewis, Lloyd Farrar. Army #85,091; not a registrant, under age; born in Inwood, Iowa, Feb 13, 1898 of American parents; occupation, student; enlisted in Co B, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard , at New Rockford, on Jul 2, 1917; called into federal service, World War, on Jul 15, 1917; served in Co B, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard to Oct 20, 1917; Headquarters Company, 164th Infantry, AEF, to Oct 17, 1918; Peace Commission Guard Company No. 2 to discharge. Grades: Corporal, Sep 21, 1917; Private, Jan 5, 1918; Private 1st Class, May 1, 1918; overseas from Dec 14, 1917 to Jul 8, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jul 15, 1919, as a Sergeant. (Vol 3 pg 1888)

Lewis, Ward Ransom. Army #3,477,793; registrant, Burleigh county; born in New Haven, Iowa, Sep 1, 1889 of American parents; occupation, mechanic; inducted at Bismarck on Aug 14, 1918; sent to North Dakota Agricultural College; served in Students Army Training Corps to Dec 14, 1918; Casual, in hospital, Fort Snelling, Minn., to discharge. Discharged at Fort Snelling, Minn. on May 26, 1919 as a Private, Surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 30%. Previous military record: Co A, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, from 1907 to 1911. (Vol 3 pg 1889)

Lien, Erling Waldemar. Army #5,290,168; registrant, Traill county; born in Gary, Minn. Feb 21, 1900 of American parents; occupation, student; inducted at Decorah, Iowa on Oct 8, 1918; sent to Luther college, Decorah, Iowa; served in Students Army Training Corps, to discharge. Discharged at Decorah, Iowa, on Dec 11, 1918, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1895)

Liepold, George. Army #2,115,529; registrant, LaMoure county; born in Nora Springs, Iowa May 18, 1892 of Austrian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at LaMoure on Sep 18, 1917; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa;; served in Battery E, 338th Field Artillery, to Jul 21, 1918; Battery F, 151st Field Artillery to discharge; overseas from Jun 17, 1918 to Apr 27, 1919. Engagements: Offensive: Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Vesle (Champagne); Essey-Pannes (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on May 10, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1897)

Lillibridge, Harold Deane. Army #4,833; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born in Grundy Center, Iowa Aug 22, 1897 of American parents; occupation, student; enlisted in Co K, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Dickinson, on Dec 6, 1915; called into federal service on Jun 19, 1916, for Mexican border duty and served there until discharge; discharged from federal service at Fort Snelling, Minn., on Feb 14, 1917, and resumed National Guard status; called into federal service, World War, on Apr 1, 1917; served in Co K, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard to Aug 22, 1917; Medical Detachment to May 2, 1919; Camp Hospital, No. 8 to discharge. Grades: Cook, Apr 9, 1917; Private July 20, 1917; Sergeant, Apr 28, 1919; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to Jun 18, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jun 27, 1919, as a Sergeant. (Vol 3 pg 1899)

Lillibridge, William Harold. Army #3,455,295; registrant, McKenzie county; born in New Hampton, Iowa Oct 7, 1896 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Schafer on Aug 31, 1918; sent to Univ of North Dakota; served in Students Army Training Corps, to Oct 28, 1918; Engineers, Unassigned, to Nov 22, 1918; Quartermaster Corps, to discharge. Discharged at Fort Harrision, Ind. on Mar 12, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1899)

Lillie, Edwin John. Army #4,158; not a registrant, over age; born in Marion, Iowa Oct 24, 1885 of American parents; occupation, grainbuyer; enlisted in Sanitary Detachment, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Minot, on Jun 30, 1917; called into federal service, World War, on Jul 15, 1917; service in Sanitary Detachment, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, to Oct 17, 1917; Medical Detachment, 116th Ammunition Train, Army Postoffice No. 727, to discharge. Grades: Sergeant, Jun 30, 1917; Sergeant 1st Class, Nov. 28, 1917; overseas from Dec 12, 1917 to Jul 5, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jul 13, 1919, as a Sergeant 1st Class. (Vol 3 pg 1899-1900)

Lilyard, Frank M. Army #2,376,710; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born in Stratford, Iowa July 24, 1886 of Swedish parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted at Fargo on Jan 13, 1917; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in Headquarters Troop, 11th Cavalry, to Jul 17, 1917; Headquarters Company, 81st Field Artillery to Apr 2, 1918; Battery E, 81st Fielf Artillery to Jun 2, 1918 83rd Field Artillery to discharge. Grades: Musician 3rd Class, Jul 17, 1917; Musician 2nd Class, Dec 8, 1918; overseas from Oct 28, 1918 to Jan 18, 1919. Furloughed to Regular Army Reserve at Camp Knox, Ky., on Feb 19, 1920, as a Musician 2nd Class. Discharged on June 4, 1920. (Vol 3 pg 1900)

Linde, John Theodore. Army #186,618; registrant, Mountrail county; born in Ridgeway, Iowa, Apr 10, 1891, of American parents; occupation, student; enlisted in Co I, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Bismarck, on Sep 26, 1917; service in Co I, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, to Oct 5, 1917; 161st Ambulance company, to Nov 12, 1917; Co E, 116th Engineers, to Nov 14, 1917; Co F, 116th Engineers, to Jan 5, 1918; Headquarters Detachment, 116th Engineers, to Feb 24, 1918; co No. 1, 1st Battalion, 153rd Depot Brigade to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, Nov 14, 1917; Sergeant, Sep 17, 1918; Private, Oct 31, 1918; Musician 1st Class, Oct 31, 1918; overseas from Nov 26, 1917 to Feb 23, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Mar 11, 1919, as a Musician 1st Class. (Vol 3 pg 1904)

Lindecker, Ernest. Army #4,414,719; registrant, McKenzie county; born in Durango, Iowa Mar 31, 1888 of French-English parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Schafer on Sep 3, 1918; sent to Camp Grant, Ill.; served in 161st Depot Brigade to Sep 27, 1918; Main Training Depot, Camp hancock, Ga., to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Mar 12, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1904)

Lindquist, Ray Edward. Army #2,147,900; registrant Ransom county; born in Winterset, Iowa, Feb 24, 1894 of American parents; occupation, carpenter; inducted at Lisbon on Mar 29, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade to Apr 23, 1918; Co L, 137th Infantry to discharge. Grade: Mechanic, Oct 1918; overseas from May 3, 1918 to Apr 23, 1919. Engagements: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Gerardmer (Alsace); Grange-le-comte (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on May 6, 1919 as a Mechanic. (Vol 3 pg 1909)

Lindsay, William Claude. Army #2,786,307; registrant, Towner county; born in Fruitland,
Iowa, Apr 17, 1896 of Irish parents; occupation, banker; inducted at Cando on May 24, 1918;
sent to Camp Lewis, Wash.; served in 166th Depot Brigade to discharge. Grade: Sergeant,
Jul 25, 1918. Discharged at Camp Lewis on Dec 4, 1918 as a Sergeant. (Vol 3 pg 1910)

Littig, Hartwell Charles. Army #2,143,737; registrant, Hettinger county; born in Westgate, Iowa Dec 22, 1891 of German parents; occupation, banker; inducted at Mott on Sep 4, 1917; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Battery D, 338th Field Artillery to discharge. Grades: Corporal Oct 14, 1917; Sergeant, Mar 6, 1917; 1st Sergeant, Dec 1, 1917; Sergeant, Dec 6, 1918; overseas from Aug 18, 1918 to jan 5, 1919. Discharged at CampDodge, Iowa, on Jan 17, 1919 as a Sergeant. (Vol 3 pg 1915)

Little, Charles Vernon. Army #54,454; registrant, Williams county; born in Hampton, Iowa, Apr 24, 1894 of American parents; occupation, carpenter; enlisted in Co E, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard at Williston on Jul 20, 1917; served in Co E, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Co E, 164th Infantry) to Jan 18, 1918; Co I, 26th Infantry to death; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to death; wounded, gassed, Jun 9, 1918. Engagements: Offensive: Aisne-Marne. Defensive: Montdidier-Noyon. Defensive Sectors: Ansauville (Lorraine); Cantigny (Picardy). died on Jul 22, 1918 of wounds received in action; buried in Grave 52, Row 9, Block B, Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, Belleau, Aisne, France. Cited n General Orders No. 1, Headquarters, 1st division, Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., Jan 1, 1920, for gallantry in action and especially meritorious services. Entitled to wear a silver star. (Vol 3 pg 1915)

Little, Robert leo. Army #85,141; registrant, Wiliams county; born in Hampton, Iowa, May 18, 1895; occupation, carpenter; enlisted in Supply Company, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Minot, on Jul 14, 1917; called into federal service, World War, on Jul 15, 1917; served in Supply Company, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Supply Company, 164th Infantry) to Feb 3, 1919; Supply Company, 26th Infantry to discharge. Grade: Wagoner, Nov 1, 1917; overseas from Dec 13, 1917 to Jul 3, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Sep 24, 1919, as a Wagoner. (Vol 3 pg 1916)

Little, Roy. Army #469,413; registrant, Sargent county; born in Turkey River, Iowa, May 26, 1890; occupation, farmer; inducted at Forman on Mar 11, 1918; served in 10th Company, Coast Artillery Corps, Fort Moultrie, S.C. to Jun 24, 1918; 4th Company, Coast Artillery Corps, Fort Moultrie, S.C. to Sept 2, 1918; Battery B, 75th Artillery Coast Artillery Corps to discharge; overseas from Oct 5, 1918 to Mar 13, 1919. Discharged on Mar 24, 1919 as a private. (Vol 3 pg 1916)

Livdahl, Vernon. Army #1,897; not a registrant, underage; born in Decorah, Iowa, Aug 4, 1898 of American parents; occupation, student; enlisted in Co I, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Bismarck, on Oct 1, 1917; served in Co I, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, to Oct 5, 1917; 161st Ambulance Company, 116th Sanitary Train, to Jan 10, 1918; Field Hospital company No. 13 to death; overseas from Dec 12, 1917 to death. Engagements: Defensive: Montdidier-Noyon. Offensives: Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Ansauville and Saizerais (Lorraine); Cantigny (Picardy). Died at First Embarkation Hospital, Hoboken, N.J. on June 26, 1919; buried at Bismarck, N. Dak. (Vol 3 pg 1918)

Livingston, Gerald Horton. Army #4,039,856; registrant, Slope county; born in Monroe, Iowa, Mar 4, 1892 of American parents; occupation, rachman; inducted at Amidon on Jul 21, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in Supply company, 77th Infantry to discharge. Grades: Wagoner, Sep 1, 1918; Sergeant, Nov 11, 1918.Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jan 28, 1919, as a Sergeant. (Vol 3 pg 1919)

Lloyd, Harold Leroy. Army #85,999; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born in Algona, Iowa, Apr 28, 1895 of American parents; occupation, mechanic; enlisted in Co D, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Minot, on Jun 27, 1916; called into federal service on Jun 27, 1916, for Mexican border duty and served there until discharge; discharged from federal service at fort Snelling, Minn. on Feb 14, 1917, and resumed National Guard status; called into federal service, World War, on Jul 15, 1917; served in Co D, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Co D, 164th Infantry), to Dec 4, 1918; 1st Corps School, AEF, to Jan 6, 1918; 2nd Corps School Detachment, AEF, to discharge. Grades: corporal, Jul 15, 1917; Sergeant, Dec 12, 1918; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to Jul 22, 1919. Discharged at Mitchell Field, N.Y. on July 25, 1919, as a Sergeant. (Vol 3 pg 1920)

Lockwood, Bert Lewis. Army #3,950, 769; registrant, Ward co.; born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Feb 18, 1894 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Minot on Aug 28, 1918; sent to Camp Lewis, Wash; served in 40th company, 10th Battalion, 166th Depot Brigade, to Sept 5, 1918; Co H, 75th Infantry to discharge. Discharged at Camp Lewis, Wash. on Jan 18, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1923)

Logan, Clarence Clifford. Army #703,095; registrant, Mercer county; born in Clinton, Iowa, Nov 28, 1892; occupation, farmer; inducted at Stanton on Nov. 1, 1917; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Battery E, 338th Field Artillery to Dec 4, 1917; Wagoners Company No. 100, Quartermaster Corps to discharge. Grade: Private 1st class, Aug 1, 1918; overseas from Mar 14, 1918, to Jun 25, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jul 2, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 3 pg 1926)

Lohr, Charles Wesley. Army #2,558,933; registrant, Kidder co.; born in Hubbard, Iowa, Nov 15, 1891; occupation, farmer; inducted at Virginia City, Mont. on Mar 17, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co R, 5th Battalion, 163rd Depot Brigade to death. Died of pneumonia on Apr 3, 1918. (Vol 3 pg 1928)

Loney, Arthur Gifford. Army #3,777,412; not a registrant; born in Decorah, Iowa, Jul 24, 1897 of American parents; occupation, mechanic; enlisted at Minot on Aug 15, 1918; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in Guard and Fire Company, Quartermaster Corps, Camp Meigs, D.C. to discharge. Discharged at Camp Grant, Ill., on Jul 9, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1931)

Long, Charley Orcean. Army #2,115,530; registrant, McKenzie co.; born in Sandyville, Iowa, Oct 31, 1895 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Schafer on Sep 18, 1917; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served n Battery E, 338th Field Artillery to Dec 2, 1917; Battery B, 336th Field Artillery to Mar 28, 1918; Camp Pike Automatic Replacement Draft, Co 3, to Jul 31, 1918; Military Police, Army Postoffice No. 722, to Aug 24, 1918; Co C, 120th Field Artillery to Jan 23, 1919; Co F, 116th Ammuition Train to discharge; overseas from Apr 19, 1918 to Feb 23, 1919. Engagement: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Discharged at Fort Logan, Colo., on Mar 13, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1931)

Long, Clarence Augustine. Army #none; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born in Elma, Iowa, Dec 6, 1893 of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted in Co H. 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard at Jamestown on Mar 26, 1917; served in Co H. 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Co H, 164rh Infantry), to discharge. Discharged at Camp Merritt, N.J. on Jan 2, 1918 as a Private, Surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 25%. (Vol 3 pg 1931)

Long, Louis. Army #509,296; registrant, Dunn county; born in What Cheer, Iowa, Oct 14, 1893 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Manning on May 11, 1918; sent to Fort Logan, Colo.; served in Co E, 8th Ammunition Train, to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Feb 18, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1932)

Long, Walter Gratcham. Army #4,035,671; registrant, McKenzie Co.; born at Carlisle, Iowa, May 5, 1893 of American parents; occupation, miner; inducted at Schafer on Jul 22, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in 10th Company, 3rd Battalion, 160th Depot Brigade, to Jul 26, 1918; Co I, 77th Infantry to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Nov 1, 1918. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Jan 28, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 3 pg 1933)

Loop, Cecil Montgomery. Marine #none; registrant, Golden Valley co.; born in Doon, Iowa, Aug 24, 1918 of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted in the Marine Corps at Miles City, Mont. on Oct 26, 1918; sent to Mare Island, Calif; served in Co E, from Oct 29, 1918 to Jan 6, 1919; arrived at Olongapo, P.I., on Feb 17, 1919 and served there until Jun 14, 1919; Cavite, P.I. from Jun 14, 1919 to Jun 19, 1919; returned to Mare Island Jul 18, 1919. Discharged at Mare Island on Jul 23, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1935)

Lorenz, George Henry. Army #977,288; registrant, Ward co.; born in Fontanelle, Iowa on Dec 7, 1892 of German parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Minot on Apr 1, 1918; sent to Fort Riley, Kans.; served in Veterinary Hospital No. 17, to discharge. Grade: Saddler, Sept. 1, 1918; overseas from Oct 18, 1918 to May 13, 1919. Discharged at Mitchel Field, N.Y. on May 20, 1919 as a Saddler. (Vol 3 pg 1937)

Lorrain, Albert Paul. Army #4,039,942; registrant, Bowman county; born in Davenport, Iowa, Sep 3, 1886 of French-Irish parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Bowman on Jul 26, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in 160th Depot Brigade to Aug 17, 1918; Co H. 40th Infantry to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class Dec 15, 1918; Corporal, Jun 15, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Sep 22, 1919, as a Corporal. (Vol 3 pg 1938)

Lorshbough, Arno Allan. Army #none; registrant, Cass co.; born in Hartley, Iowa, May 9, 1893 of American parents; occupation, banker; enrolled in the Second Officers Training Camp at Fort Snelling, Minn. on Aug 27, 1917; commissioned and called into active service as a 1st Lieutenant on Nov 27, 1917; assigned to 340th Infantry to discharge. Principal stations: Fort Snelling, Minn.; Camp Upton, N.Y.; Camp Custer, Mich.; Camp Dodge, Iowa; AEF; overseas from Jul 31, 1918 to Apr 4, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Apr 21, 1919, as a 1st Lieutenant. (Vol 3 pg 1938)

Lorshbough, Walter William. Navy #none; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born in Primghar, Iowa, May 15, 1885 of American parents; occupation, student; appointed to the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., on Nov 21, 1902; graduated from the Academy on Feb 12, 1906, with grade of Passed Midshipman; served on USS Colorado to Feb 13, 1908; Commissioned, Ensign, Feb 11, 1911; detached from the USS Colorado, and sent to Navy Yard, Vallejo, Calif., to take examination for promotion. Promoted Lieutenant, (jg), Feb 13, 1911; assigned to USS Iris. Promoted: Lieutenant (permanent); detached from the USS Iris and assigned to Receiving ship, Boston, Mass. to Jan 13, 1916; USS Des Moines, to Jun 10, 1917. Promoted: Lieutenant Commander (permanent), May 23, 1917; Commander (temporary), Jul 1, 1918; assigned to Receiving Ship, New York, N.Y. to Jul 13, 1917; duty connected with fitting out the USS Frederick Der Grosse to Sept 6, 1918; United States Naval Academy, to Resignation. Resigned from the service at US Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., on Sept 15, 1920, as a Commander. (Vol 3 pg 1938)

Loundenback, Albert L. Army #4,039,854; registrant, Slope co.; born in Glidden, Iowa, Aug 21, 1895 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Amidon on Jul 21, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in 160th Depot Brigade, to Aug 17, 1918; Supply Co., 40th Infantry to Dec 17, 1918; Supply co, 77th Infantry, to discharge. Grade: Wagoner, Oct 1, 1918. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Jan 28, 1919, as a Wagoner. (Vol 3 pg 1940)

Loughman, William Jay. Army #2,704,049; registrant, Bottineau co.; born in Sewal, Iowa, Jan 23, 1893 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Bottineau on Jun 23, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; service in Co L, 352nd Infantry to discharge; overseas from Aug 15, 1918 to Dec 23, 1918. Engagement: Defensive Sector: Center (Alsace). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Jan 22, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1941)

Lovejoy, Jack. Army #4,533; not a registrant, over age; born in Burlington, Iowa, Nov 1, 1873; occupation, telephone lineman; enlisted in Co E, 2nd Infantry, Montana National Guard, at Miles City, Mont. on Mar 29, 1917; called into federal service, World War on Jul 15, 1917; served in Co E, 2nd Infantry, Montana National Guard (Co E, 163rd Infantry) to Feb 22, 1918; Headquarters Company, 301st Transportation Corps, to Aug 6, 1918; Casual (sick) to discharge; overseas from Jan 11, 1918 to Nov 5, 1918. Discharged at Camp Upton, N.Y. on Jan 28, 1919, as a Private, Surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 35%. (Vol 3 pg 1942)

Lovold, Theodore. Army #186,673; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born in Badger, Iowa, Nov 8, 1894 of Norwegian parents; occupation, locomotive fireman; enlisted in Co E, 2nd Infantry, Montana National Guard, at Miles City, Mont. on Jun 21, 1916; called into federal service on Jun 21, 1916, for Mexican border duty and served there until discharge; discharged from federal service on Nov 3, 1916, and resumed National guard status; called into federal service World War on Jul 15, 1917; served in Co E, 2nd Infantry, Montana National Guard (Co E, 163rd Infantry) to Arp 5, 1918; Co F, 116th Engineers, to Apr 8, 1918; Co D, 117th Engineers, to May 24, 1919; Co E, 323rd Infantry to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Sept 3, 1918; overseas from Jan 11, 1918 to Jun 14, 1919; wounded, slightly, Jul 15, 1918. Engagements: Offensives: St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive: Champagne-Marne. Defensive Sectors: Baccarat and Essey-Fannes (Lorraine); Esperance-Souain (Champagne). Discharge at Fort D.A. Russell, Wyo., on Jun 24, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 3 pg 1943)

Lubbehusen, Raymond Elmer. Army #802,419; registrant, Barnes co.; born at Marcus, Iowa, Jul 16, 1899; inducted at Valley City on Oct 28, 1918; served in Veterinary Co. No. 1, Camp Greenleaf, Ga., to discharge. Discharged on Dec 14, 1918, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1947)

Lubins, Lynn Julius. Army #4,556,786; registrant, Ransom co.; born at Carpenter, Iowa, Sep 6, 1899 of American parents; occupation, surveyor; inducted at Grand Forks on Oct 10, 1918; sent to University of North Dakota; served in Students Army Training Corps, to discharge. Discharged at Grand Forks, N. Dak. on Dec 16, 1918, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1947)

Luce, Earl David. Army #2,140,818; registrant, Adams county; born in David City, Iowa, Oct 25, 1895 of American parents; occupation, tractor engineer; inducted at Hettinger on Jan 21, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co B, 313th Ammunition Train, to Apr 21, 1918; Headquarters Troop, 35th Division, to discharge. Grades: Wagoner, Nov 10, 1918; Private, Apr 1, 1919; overseas from May 1, 1918, to Apr 20, 1919. Engagements: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Gerardmer (Alsace); Grange-le-Comte (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Apr 26, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1947)

Lukins, Elmer J. Army #3,439,750; registrant, Nelson co. born, Darsville, Iowa, Aug 17, 1891 of English parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Lakota on Jun 14, 1918; sent to North Dakota Agricultural College; served in Co C, 14th Ammunition Train to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Dec 1, 1918. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Feb 7, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 3 pg 1952)

Lukins, George Earnest. Army #4,414,720; registrant, Foster co., born in Hartley, Iowa, Sep 17, 1892 of english parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Carrington on Sep 3, 1918; sent to Camp Grant, Ill.; served in 161st Depot Brigade, to Sep 27, 1918; 53rd Depot Brigade, to Nov 4, 1918; 18th Provisional Company, Camp Johnson, Ga. to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jan 9, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1952)

Lund, Arthur Laurence. Army #936,061; registrant, Burke co.; born in Thompson, Iowa, Jan 5, 1897 of Norwegian-American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. on Nov. 28, 1917; served in Supply Company, Medical Officers Training Camp, Fort Riley, Kans. to discharge. Discharged at Fort Riley, Kans., on Jun 12, 1918, as a Private, Surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 20%. (Vol 3 pg 1953)

Lund, Elias Oliver. Army #936,063; registrant, Burke co.; born in Lake Mills, Iowa, Dec 28, 1894 of Norwegian-American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted at Minot on Nov 28, 1917; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in Medical Officers Training Camp, fort Riley, Kans. to Mar 27, 1918; Auxiliary Remount Depot No. 327, to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on July 28, 1919, as a Private. (vol 3 pg 1953)

Lund, Hans Walter. Army #2,100,066; registrant, Iowa; born in Lake Mills, Iowa, Oct 2, 1894; inducted at Forest City, Iowa, on Nov 2, 1917; served in Co G, 351st Infantry to (date not given); Co A, 346th Infantry to Apr 13, 1918; 51st Depot Brigade, to May 31, 1918; Co D, 9th Battalion, US Guards, to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jan 22, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1953)

Lund, John Albert. Army #2,114,506; registrant, Benson co.; born in McGregor, Iowa, Nov 1892; occupation, farmer; inducted at Minnewaukan on Sep 18, 1917; served in Battery C, 338th Field Artillery to Nov 30, 1917; Battery F, 335th Field Artillery, to Apr 15, 1918; co A, 312th Military Police, Camp Pike, Ark. to Apr 19, 1918; Co B, 312th Military Police to Oct 30, 1918; 87th Military Police to Jun 20, 1919; 211th Military Police Corps, to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Oct 30, 1918; overseas from Aug 24, 1918 to (date not given). Dishonorably discharged on July 24, 1919, by General Court Martial Order No. 77. (Vol 3 pg 1954)

Lund, Joseph Melvin. Army # 931,738; registrant, Renville co.; born in Lake Mills, Iowa on Dec 21, 1892 of American parents; occupation, cashier; enlisted at Minot on Sep 10, 1917; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in Sanitary Squadron No. 117, Medical Dept. to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Dec 26, 1917; overseas from Nov. 12, 1918, to Jul 10, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jul 18, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 3 pg 1954)

Lund, Morris Joel. Army #4,035,076; registrant, Burke county; born in Logan, Iowa, Apr 17, 1888; occupation, farmer; inducted at Bowbells on Jul 22, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in 45th co., 12th Battalion, 160th Depot Brigade, to Aug 18, 1918; Supply Company, 40th Field Artillery, to death. Died of pneumonia on Oct 10, 1918. (Vol 3 pg 1954)

Lundt, Halvor E. Army #2,143,916; registrant, Mountrail co.; born in Elgin, Iowa, Jul 22, 1886 of Norwegian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Stanley on Sep 18, 1917; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Supply company, 338th Field Artillery, to discharge. Grade: Wagoner, Oct 23, 1917; overseas from Aug 18, 1918 to Jan 5, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jan 16, 1919, as a Wagoner. (Vol 3 pg 1960)

Lutjens, Albert L. Army #2,254,308; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born in Britt, Iowa, Apr 1896 of German-American parents; occupation, teamster; enlisted at Chicago, Ill, on Feb 28, 1917; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in Auxiliary Remount Depot No. 329 to May 1, 1919; Regular Army Reserve to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, Apr 12, 1918; Sergeant, Jun 13, 1918. Furloughed to Regular Army Reserve from Camp McClellan, Ala.., on May 1, 1919, as a Sergeant. Discharged on June 4, 1920. Previous military record: Co D, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, from Jun 19, 1916 to Jan 23, 1917, including Mexican border service. (Vol 3 pg 1963)

Lutz, Clyde C. Army #3,949,012; registrant, Foster co.; born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Aug 19, 1886 of American parents; occupstion, farmer; inducted at Fort Lawton, Wash., on Jun 1, 1918; sent to Camp Lewis, Wash. served in 58th Co., 15th Battalion, 166th Depot Brigade, to Sept 7, 1918; Battery B, 38th Field Artillery to discharge. Discharged at Camp Lewis on Feb 4, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1963-1964)

Lyng, John Conrad. Army #2,138,000; registrant, Barnes co.; born in Lake Mills, Iowa, Jun 20, 1893 of Norwegian-American parents; occupation, clerk; inducted at Valley City on Mar 29, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade to Apr 20, 1918; Co L., 137th Infantry to discharge; overseas from May 2, 1918 to Jan 22, 1919. Engagement: Defensive Sector: Gerardmer (Alsace). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Feb 18, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 3 pg 1969)

Lyons, Denis Ambrose. Army #84,829; registrant, Ward co.; born in Cresco, Iowa, Jan 20, 1889 of American parents; occupation, salesman; enlisted in Co. A, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Minot, on Jul 14, 1917; called into federal service, World War, on Jul 15, 1917; served in Co A., 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, to Oct 9, 1917; Headquarters Company, 164th Infantry, to May 31, 1918; Co B, 326th Battalion, Tank Corps to Jun 19, 1918; Co B, 344th Battalion, Tank Corps, to Nov 7, 1918; Headquarters Company, 304th Brigade, Tank Corps, to discharge. Grades: Corporal, Jul 15, 1917; Private, Aug 1, 1918; Private 1st Class, Aug 1, 1918; Corporal, Oct 18, 1918; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to Mar 27, 1919. Engagements: Offensives: St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Apr 7, 1919, as a Corporal. (Vol 3 pg 1970)

Lytle, John Walter. Army #2,460; not a registrant, over age; born in Eldora, Iowa, Nov. 19, 1884 of American parents; occupation, garage manager; enlisted in Co I, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Dawson, on Jul 14, 1917; called into federal service, World War, on Jul 15, 1917; served in Co I, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (161st Ambulance Company, 116th Sanitary Train), to Jan 10, 1918; Ambulance Company, No 3, 1st Sanitary Train, to discharge. Graded: Private 1st Class, Feb 14, 1918; Wagoner, Nov 28, 1918; overseas from Dec 12, 1917 to Sep 1, 1919; wounded, slightly, May 27, 1918. Engagements: Offensives: Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Ansauville and Saizerais (Lorraine); Cantigny (Picardy). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Sep 24, 1919, as a Wagoner. (Vol 3 pg 1972)

Lytle, Sam T. Army #2,524; registrant, Kidder co.; born in New Providence, Iowa, Nov 4, 1888, of American parents; occupation, mechanic; enlisted in Co I, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Dawson, on Jul 14, 1917; called into federal service, World War, on Jul 15, 1917; served in Co I, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (161st Ambulance Company, 116th Sanitary Train), to Jan 10, 1918; Ambulance Company No. 3, 1st Sanitary Train, 1st Division, to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, Feb 14, 1918; Wagoner, Nov 28, 1918; overseas from Dec 12, 1917 to Sep 1, 1919. Engagements: Defensive: Montdidier-Noyon. Offensives: Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Ansauville and Saizerais (Lorraine); Cantigny (Picardy). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Sep 24, 1919, as a Wagoner. Cited in General Orders No. 93, Headquarters, 1st Division, AEF, Germany, Dec 9, 1918, for exceptional devotion to duty in evacuating the wounded from the field, and operating and maintaining a dressing station while constantly exposed to severe gas and shell fire. Worked continuously day and night in the evacuation of the wounded, exhibiting, during the entire engagement, the greatest courage and devotion to duty. Entitled to wear a silver star. (Vol 3 pg 1972)

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~source: Roster of the Men and Women who served in the Army or Naval Service (including the Marine Corps) of the United States or its Allies from the State of North Dakota in the World War, 1917-1918.
Prepared and Published under the Direction of Brigadier General G. Angus Fraser the Adjutant General of North Dakota. By the authority of The Legislative Assembly of North Dakota. Bismark 1931. 4 Volumes

~transcribed by S. Ferrall for Iowa in the Great War