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Thomas Burkes

Private Company K

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        Killed in the Argonne October 18, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Burkes, Taunt, Alabama.  Private Burkes was in a hole he had dug for his own protection as the enemy was shelling our position.  He was hit by a fragment of high explosive shell and killed instantly.  He was with the regiment in the attack on the St. Mihiel salient.

William H. Payne

Private Company I

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        Died October 19, 1918 at Field Hospital No. 165.  Son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Payne, Ceredo, West Virginia. Private Payne was acting as a stretcher bearer in the Argonne Forest and helping to carry back the wounded.  He was fearless in the execution of his duty and had many soldierly qualities.

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