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August Van Oyen

Private, Company M

#102688

      Killed July 15, 1918 at the Champagne Front.

      Buried in Grave No. 33, Map No. 3.

      Private Van Oyen was not an American but a Belgian, and did not forget his country in the hour of need. He was a good and fearless soldier and well liked by all with whom he came in contact.

      Emergency address: Emil Tyhs, Fairfield, Iowa.

Robert H. Reed

Private, Company M

#102668

    Killed July 15, 1918 at Champagne.

    Buried in Grave No. 50, Map No. 3.

    Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Reed, Red Oak, Iowa.

    Private Reed was gassed on May 27th while carrying his comrades to the dressing station. He joined his company on July 8th at Champagne, taking up his old duties. He was hit by a shell as he was going out to his post. Private Reed was taken to a dressing station where he died.