Clarence M. Elliott

Corporal Company F

#101095

      Killed July 26, 1918 at Chateau Thierry  Buried in grave No. 6-A, Map of Conde-en-brie. Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Elliott, Fort Dodge, Iowa. Corporal Elliott had just formed his squad ready to go over the top when a machine gun bullet struck him, passing through his heart and killing him instantly. He was only a boy in age but was much superior to many men in handling his squad. He was offered a clerk's position but preferred to stay in the line. Though a corporal while in Lorraine and knowing nothing about an automatic rifle he voluntarily took a private's place on post and stood there all one night.

Joseph E. O'Boyle

Corporal Company F

#101100

        Killed July 26th at Chateau Thierry front. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. O'Boyle, Fort Dodge, Iowa.  Corporal O'Boyle's squad was on outpost duty during the day and though everybody kept in their holes, he was continually moving from place to place looking after the welfare of his men. He was killed instantly by a high……Corporal O'Boyle was an exceptional soldier. He was a perfect soldier, a perfect gentleman and a true friend. He had great promises to gain a commission had he lived.