Phillip J. Plaster

Private, Company H

#101716

    Killed July 15, 1918 at Champagne. Buried in Grave No. 20, Map No. 3.  Son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Plaster, Oskaloosa, Iowa.  Born September 22, 1900. Enlisted while in his first year in high school. Never shall I forget the feeling of emotion in the company when they heard of Phil's death. Private Plaster was killed during the bombardment at Sommes Suippes, while making his way to a dug-out. He was the youngest boy in the regiment.

John A. Short

Private, Company K

#102192

     Killed at Champagne near Camp 3/5 July 15, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 2, Map No. 3. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Short, Conway, Iowa.      Private Short was killed instantly by a high explosive shell while standing post in the trenches.