Killed October 14, 1918, in Argonne. Buried in Grave No. 2-14, Map of Kreimhilde,
Stellung. Son of Mrs. Bridget Martin, Hazelwood, Pennsylvania. Private Martin was
acting as a stretcher bearer in the Argonne Battle and was killed by an exploding shell
while carrying a comrade to the first aid station.
John R. Lawler
Private Company D
#2719543
Killed October 14, near Hill 288. Buries Grave
No. 2-6, Map of Kreimhilde,
Stellung, in "Bois de Moncy." Relative's address -- Richard
Healey, West Medford, Mass. Private Lawler was
hit by a high explosive in the advance on Hill 288 and was
killed instantly. He came as a replacement in August, 1918,
and had made an excellent record in the St. Mihiel Drive.
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~reference:
"THE PRICE OF OUR HERITAGE",
W. E. Robb, 1919 American Lithography and Printing Company, Des
Moines, Iowa. Page 339.