Honor Roll of those on the Woevre at St. Mihiel 

 
 

Herman Nelson, Private Company K.

Herman Nelson

   

Private Company K

#102418

 

    
      Killed September 12, 1918 at St. Mihiel. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nelson, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Private Nelson was killed in action by machine gun fire in the attack on the St. Mihiel salient. Not overbearing, but firm and impressive, quiet, yet forceful were the qualities that attracted one's attention to Nelson. He was soldierly in appearance, honest and truthful at all times.

   
   

Norman H. Sonneman

   

Private Company L

#82307

 



        Killed September 12, 1918 at St. Mihiel. Buried in Grave No. 4-G, Map of Pannes. Son of Mrs. Clara Virginia Sonneman, Washington, D. C. Private Sonneman was killed by machine gun fire. He made an excellent front line soldier. When danger lay in the path of duty he never looked at the danger, but kept his eyes on the goal that he was to reach.

Norman H. Sonneman, Private Company L.

 
 
   

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