Arthur W. Kirchoff

Private Company E

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     Killed July 28th on the edge of Sergy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kirchoff, Hartley, Iowa. Private Kirchoff was one of the patrol which was the first to enter Sergy and while on this mission he met his death. He had volunteered to become a member of the Second Battalion Scouts with whom he served throughout the Lorraine Campaign and the Battle of Champagne. Kirchoff was a loyal soldier who always did his duty.

Pierce H. Flowers

Corporal Company E

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      Killed July 28, 1918 at Sergy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Flowers, Coin, Iowa. On the night of July 28th Corporal Flowers was chosen as the leader of a patrol to enter Sergy. On the edge of the town the patrol was met by machine gun fire and Pierce was killed. His was the first patrol to enter the town of Sergy and the report brought back was of the greatest benefit to the officer in charge of the operations. Corporal Flowers was a brave and fearless soldier who had distinguished him self on several occasions. Born near Coin, Iowa, May 21, 1895.