Emmett E. Collins

Sergeant Machine Gun Company

#99699

          Severely wounded July 29, 1918 near the Ourcq river on the Chateau Thierry Front. Buried about 700 yards northwest of old mill along banks of Ourcq river near Sergy. Son of Mrs. Fanny Collins, Des Moines, Iowa. Sergeant Collins was wounded in the arm and after having it dressed, was ordered back. He started and had gone about ten yards when a shell hit on the ridge. A fragment penetrated his chest, killing him instantly. Sergeant Collins had been recommended for a D. S. C. for his gallantry in action.

Melvin D. Baird

Private Machine Gun Company

#99772

       Killed July 29, 1918 at Chateau Thierry. Private Baird was advancing on Hill 212 when he was wounded in the leg by high explosive shell and died shortly after his arrival at Evacuation Hospital. He had served with the regiment at Lorraine, Champagne and the earlier part of Chateau Thierry. Relative's address, Harry Goldia, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.