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Iowans who served during WWI 'A' |
Aamodt, Anund O. Army #2,143,760; registrant, McKenzie county; born in Lake Mills, Iowa, Dec 24, 1892 of Norwegian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Schafer of Sep 18, 1917; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Battery C, 338th Field Artillery, to discharge. Grades: Mechanic, Nov 1, 1917; Sergeant, Jan 1, 1919; overseas from Aug 19, 1918, to Jan 5, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Jan 17, 1919, as a Sergeant. (Vol I pg 6)
Abarr, Carl Emmett. Marine #none, registrant, Blaine county, Montana; born in Redding, Iowa, Sep 7, 1895, of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted in the Marine Corps at Omaha, Nebr. on Feb 20, 1918; sent to Parris Island, S.C.; served in Headquarters Detachment, from May 1, 1918; Overseas Depot, Quantico, Va., from Nov 5, 1918, to Mar 28, 1919; Charleston, S.C., from Mar 28, 1919 to May 10, 1919; placed on inactive status, Reserve Draft No. 13, May 10, 1919; Central Reserve Division, Oct 1, 1919. Discharged at Washington, D.C. on Feb 19, 1922, as a Private. (Vol I pg 11)
Abraham, Francis Leon. Army #3,439,634; registrant, Dickey county; born in Lenox, Iowa, Oct 5, 1895, of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Ellendale on June 14, 1918; sent to North Dakota Agricultural College; served in Training Detachment, to Aug 13, 1918; Battery C, 127th Field Artillery, to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Jan 14, 1919; overseas from Sep 25, 1918, to Jan 7, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Jan 22, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. (Vol I pg 14)
Abroe, Erwin Hamlin. Army #2,147,899; registrant, Ransom county; born in Hull, Iowa, Jun 4, 1894 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Lisbon on Mar 29, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade, to Apr 20, 1918; 5th Provisional Battalion, 138th Infantry, to Nov 19, 1918; Co G, 329th Infantry, to discharge; overseas from May 21, 1918, to Jan 31, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Feb 12, 1919, as a Private. (Vol I pg 15)
Ackerman, Russell S. Army #20,013; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born in Griswold, Iowa, Jun 1892; enlisted at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., on May 10, 1917; served in 20th Aero Squadron, Signal Corps, to discharge. Grades: Corporal, Jul 1, 1917; Sergeant, Aug 1, 1917; Sergeant 1st Class, Oct 9, 1917; overseas from Dec 18, 1917 to Apr 25, 1919. Engagements: Offensives: St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sector: Lorraine. Discharged on Apr 28, 1919, as a Sergeant 1st Class. (Vol I pg 16)
Ackley, Charles Edwin. Army #2,788,156; registrant, Barnes county; born in Greenfield, Iowa, Aug 26, 1896 of American parents; occupation, laborer; inducted at Valley City on May 24, 1918; sent to Camp Lewis, Wash.; served in 26th Co, 7th Battalion, 166th Depot Brigade, to Jun 20, 1918; Co B, 362nd Infantry, to discharge; overseas from Jul 6, 1918 to Apr 15, 1919. Engagements: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sector: Aubreville (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Apr 29, 1919, as a Private. (Vol I pg 17)
Adams, Herbert Andrew. Army #2,559,118; registrant, Adams county; born in DeWitt, Iowa, Sep 20, 1888, of Danish-American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Sioux City, Iowa on Mar 29, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co A, 1st Battalion, 163rd Depot Brigade, to Apr 18, 1918; Co G, 5th Depot Battalion, Signal Corps, to Aug 23, 1918; Co E, 402nd Telegraph Battalion, Signal Corps, to Sep 7, 1918; 12th Service Company, Signal Corps, to Oct 1, 1918; Meteorological Detachment A, Signal Corps, to discharge. Grades: Cook, Jun 3, 1918; Sergeant, Sep 16, 1918; overseas from Jul 15, 1918 to Mar 7, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Mar 21, 1919, as a Sergeant. (Vol I pg 18)
Adams, Marshall E. Army #3,804900; registrant; born in Liberty Township, Iowa, Apr 1893; inducted at Independence, Iowa, on Jul 23, 1918; sent to Camp Pike, Ark.; served in 61st Casual Company, 162nd Depot Brigade, to Sep 12, 1918; Infantry Replacement and Training Troops, Camp Pike, to Sep 13, 1918; Central Officers Training School, Camp Pike, to discharge. Discharged on Dec 8, 1918, as a Private. (Vol I pg 19)
Adams, William Nicholas. Army #3,954,609; registrant, Sioux county; born in Monticello, Iowa, May 4, 1893, of American parents; occupation, stockman; inducted at Corson county, S. Dak., on Jul 22, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 41st Company, 11th Training Battalion, 163rd Depot Brigade, to Sep 23, 1918; Headquarters Troop, 19th Division, Camp Dodge, to Jan 27, 1919; Co B, 414th Reserve Labor Battalion, to discharge. Grades: Corporal, Aug 22, 1918; Private, Sep 25, 1918; Corporal, Oct 1, 1918; Sergeant, Mar 1, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on May 9, 1919, as a Sergeant. (Vol I pg 20)
Agnew, Mose Adney. Army #2,858,425; registrant, Salt Lake county, Utah; born in Independence, Iowa, Sep 12, 1893, of American parents; occupation, clerk; inducted at Wahpeton on Apr 28, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade, to Apr 30, 1918; Battery B, 338th Field Artillery, to May 16, 1918; Co L, 358th Infantry, to discharge. Grade: Corporal, Oct 16, 1918; overseas from Jun 19, 1918, to Apr 2, 1919. Engagements: Offensives: St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Pavenelle and Villers-en-Haye (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Lewis, Wash., on Apr 16, 1919, as a Corporal. (Vol I pg 23)
Ahls, Henry. Army #3,949,220; registrant, Sargent county; born in Allison, Iowa, Apr 12, 1893, of German parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Cogswell on Aug 25, 1918; sent to Camp Lewis, Wash.; served in 21st Company, 6th Battalion, 166th Depot Brigade, to Sep 26, 1918; Coast Artillery Corps, Co. 9, Defense of Columbia, Fort Stevens, Ore., to Oct 15, 1918; Battery F, 27th Artillery Coast Artillery Corps, to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Dec. 24, 1918, as a Private. (Vol I pg 23)
Albertson, Arthur Samuel. Army #4,704,449; registrant, Cass county; born in Kensett, Iowa, Jan 14, 1895, of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Fargo on Aug 27, 1918; sent to Camp Lewis, Wash.; served in 34th Company, 9th Battalion, 166th Depot Brigade, to Sep 5, 1918; Co E, 75th Infantry, to discharge. Discharged at Camp Lewis on Jan 30, 1919, as a Private. (Vol I pg 27)
Allen, Lester Jack. Army #2,559,635; registrant, Burleigh county; born in Grand Junction, Iowa, Mar 21, 1892, of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Bismarck on Mar 29, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co T, 5th Battalion, 163rd Depot Brigade, to Apr 20, 1918; Co A, 137th Infantry, to discharge; overseas from May 3, 1918, to Jan 5, 1919; wounded, severely, Sep 29, 1918. Engagements: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Gerardmer (Alsace); Grange-le-Comte (Lorraine). Discharged at Fort Snelling, Minn., on Mar 8, 1919, as a Private, Surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 25%. (Vol I pg 35)
Allen, Otis Edward. Army #4,726,492; registrant, Ward county; born in Bearing, Iowa, Apr 5, 1892; occupation, farmer; inducted at Minot on Sep 26, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in 160th Depot Brigade, to Oct 30, 1918; 31st Company, Labor Regiment, Camp Johnston, Fla., to Nov 15, 1918; Railhead Supply Detachment No. 308, Quartermaster Corps, Camp Johnston, to discharge. Discharged on Dec 31, 1919, as a Private. (Vol I pg 35)
Allen, Ray Edward. Army #81,742; registrant, Glendive, Mont.; born in Spencer, Iowa, Feb 7, 1895 of American parents; occupation, gas engineer; enlisted in Co. C, 2nd Infantry, Montana National Guard, at Glendive, Mont., on Jul 25, 1917; served in Co. C, 2nd Infantry, Montana National Guard (Co. C, 163rd Infantry), to Mar 26, 1918; Co. I, 164th Infantry, to Jun 20, 1918; 1st Company, Provisional Battalion, to Oct 5, 1918; 1st Company, Service Battalion, Army Signal Corps, to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, Oct 7, 1918; Corporal, Oct 10, 1918; overseas from Dec 15, 1917, to June 1, 1919. Discharged at Fort Snelling, Minn., on Jul 24, 1919, as a Corporal, Surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 40%. (Vol I pg 36)
Allison, Albert. Army #2,853,473; registrant, Mountrail county; born in Boone, Iowa, Jun 13, 1894; occupation, teacher; inducted at Stanley on Apr 29, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade, to Jun 10, 1918; Battery E, 337th Field Artillery, to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, Jul 12, 1918; Private, Aug 15, 1918; overseas from Aug 15, 1918, to Jan 23, 1919. Discharged on Mar 20, 1919, as a Private. (Vol I pg 38)
Allison, Floyd Samson. Army #1,061,478; registrant, Burleigh county; born in Glencoe, Iowa, Jul 7, 1894, of American parents; occupation, auto mechanic; inducted at Logan, Iowa, Mar 11, 1918; sent to Kelly Field, Texas; served in Aviation Schools, Kelly Field, Texas, to May 9, 1918; Detachment No. 7, June Replacement Draft, Kelly Field, Texas, to June 18, 1918; Detachment, Aviation Section, Signal Corps, Unassigned Draft No. 6, American Air Service, Camp Flower Down, Winchester, England, to Jul 31, 1918; 186th Aero Squadron, to Aug 16,1918; 176th Aero Squadron to discharge; overseas from Jun 29, 1918, to Mar 7, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Mar 22, 1919, as a Private. (Vol I pg 38)
Allison, Lawrence Amos. Army #4,544,788; registrant, McHenry county; born in Clinton, Iowa, Feb 7, 1897 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Fargo on Nov 4, 1918; sent to North Dakota Agricultural College; served in Students Army Training Corps, to discharge. Discharged at Fargo, N. Dak., on Dec 9, 1918, as a Private. (Vol I pg 38)
Amick, Ellis. Army #751,056; not a registrant, over age; born in Redding, Iowa, Jan 1, 1885 of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted at Louisville, Ky., on Jan 5, 1918; sent to Fort Thomas, Ky.; served in Provisional Field Hospital H, Camp Greenleaf, Ga., to Mar 7, 1918; Provisional Field Hospital K, Camp Greenleaf, Ga., to Apr 8, 1918; Convalescent Camp No. 1, Camp Greenleaf, Ga., to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, Feb 15, 1918; Corporal, March 25, 1918; Sergeant, Jun 28, 1918; overseas from May 26, 1918 to Apr 23, 1919. Discharged at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. on May 6, 1919, as a Sergeant. (Vol I pg 45)
Amick, Guy M. Army #1,037,841; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born at Redding, Iowa, Mar 17, 1887 of American parents; occupation, horseshoer; enlisted at Cheyenne, Wyo. on Oct 26, 1916; sent to Fort Logan, Colo.; served in Battery F, 9th Field Artillery, to Dec 22, 1918; 4th Military Police Company, to discharge. Grades: Cook, May 1, 1917; Private, Jul 1, 1917; Cook, Jun 28, 1918; Private, Dec 18, 1918. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Aug 18, 1920, as a Private. (Vol I pg 45)
Amondson, Clarence. Army #2,113,689; registrant, Bottineau on Sep 18, 1917; served in Battery A, 338th Field Artillery, to Nov 30, 1917; Battery B, 335th Field Artillery to Jul 11, 1918; Battery D, 6th Field Artillery, to Jun 10, 1919; 3rd Company, Military Police Corps, to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Jun 3, 1919; overseas from Jun 18, 1918; to Aug 3, 1919. Engagements: Offensives: Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Saizerais and Ansauville (Lorraine). Discharged on Aug 1, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. (Vol I pg 45)
Amsrud, Henry George. Army #4,038,238; registrant, Sheridan county, Mont.; born in Bode, Iowa, Jun 12, 1894 of Norwegian parents; occupation, laborer; inducted at Bismarck, N. Dak. on Jul 23, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in 19th Company, 5th Battalion, 160th Depot Brigade, to Aug 22, 1918; Headquarters, 5th Provisional Battalion, to Sep 16, 1918; Co E, 118th Engineers, to Jan 31, 1919; 146th Company, Transportation Corps, to Apr 18, 1919; Spruce Detachment, 13th Grand Division to Apr 26, 1919; 40th Company, Transportation Corps, to discharge; overseas from Oct 7, 1918 to June 19, 1919. Discharged at Fort Snelling, Minn. on Jul 8, 1919, as a Private. (Vol I pg 46)
Amsrud, Tehart N. Army #4,034,975; registrant, Barnes county; born in Bode, Iowa, Nov 30, 1892, of Norwegian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Valley City on Jul 22, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in 46th Company, 12th Battalion, 160th Depot Brigade, to Aug 18, 1918; Battery E, 42nd Field Artillery to discharge. Grade: Wagoner, Dec 1, 1918. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Jan 28, 1919, as a Wagoner. (Vol I pg 46)
Amundson, Clarence Albert. Army #4,038,779; registrant, Ransom county; born in New Sharon, Iowa, Oct 28, 1894 of Norwegian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Lisbon on Jul 24, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in 24th Company, 6th Battalion, 160th Depot Brigade, to Aug 20, 1918; 5th Provisional Battalion, Engineers, Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind., to Oct 28, 1918; Co C, 75th Engineers, to Nov 5, 1918; Co C, 70th Engineers, to discharge. Discharged at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind., on Dec 5, 1918, as a Private. (Vol I pg 47)
Amundson, Linn. Army #3,696,566; registrant, Barnes county; born in Northwood, Iowa, Jan 12, 1893 of Norwegian-American parents; occupation, plumber; inducted at Valley City on Aug 31, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade, to Oct 22, 1918; Headquarters Company, 2nd Infantry, to discharge. Grade: Musician 2nd Class, Feb 1, 1918. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on May 27, 1919, as a Musician 2nd Class. (Vol I pg 48)
Anderson, Adolph. Army #2,858,879; registrant, Mountrail county; born in St. Ansgar, Iowa, Aug 27, 1893, of Norwegian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Stanley on Apr 29, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co H, 350th Infantry, to May 16, 1918; Co H, 358th Infantry, to discharge; overseas from June 20, 1918 to Jun 7, 1919. Engagements: Offensives: St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Villers-en-Haye and Puvenelle (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Jun 16, 1919, as a Private. (Vol I pg 51)
Anderson, Alfred. Army #52,459; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born in Emmetsburg, Iowa, Oct 29, 1897 of Norwegian parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted in Co H, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Jamestown, on June 2, 1917; served in Co H, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Co H, 164th Infantry), to Jan 18, 1918; Co A, 26th Infantry, to Aug 14, 1918; Prisoner of War Escort Company No. 20, to Oct 29, 1918; Co G, 329th Infantry, to discharge; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to Jan 31, 1919; wounded, severely, May 27, 1918; wounded, slightly, July 18, 1918. Engagements: Offensive: Aisne-Marne. Defensive Sectors: Ansauville (Lorraine); Cantigny (Picardy). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Feb 12, 1919, as a Private. Cited in General Orders No. 1, Headquarters, 1st Division, Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., Jan 1, 1920, for gallantry in action and especially meritorious services. Entitled to wear a silver star. (Vol I pg 53)
Anderson, Arnold Lincoln. Army #3,455,458; registrant, Traill county; born in Leland, Iowa, May 9, 1899; occupation, student; inducted at Grand Forks on Oct 4, 1918; sent to University of North Dakota; served in Students Army Training Corps, to discharge. Discharged at Grand Forks, N. Dak., on Dec 16, 1918, as a Private. (Vol I pg 57)
Anderson, Arthur Elmer. Army #3,455,530; registrant, Wells county; born in Decorah, Iowa, Dec 20, 1890, of Norwegian parents; occupation, banker; inducted at Fessenden on Aug. 30, 1918; sent to University of North Dakota; served in Students Army Training Corps, to Oct. 28, 1918; Air Service School for Radio Operators, Austin, Texas, to Jan. 6, 1919; 4th Company, 3rd Battalion, 164th Depot Brigade, to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Jan. 18, 1919, as a Private. (Vol I pg 58)
Anderson, Carl Earl. Army #2,787,279; registrant, Sarent county; born in Swea City, Iowa, Dec 17, 1896, of Swedish parents; occupation, farmer inducted at Forman on May 24, 1918; sent to Camp Lewis, Wash.; served in 16th Company, 4th Battalion, 166th Depot Brigade, to May 30, 1918; 11th Company, Casual Detachment, Air Service, Signal Corps, Vancouver Barracks, Wash., to June 13, 1918; 24th Provisional Squadron, Air Service, Signal Corps, Vancouver Barracks, Wash. (87th Spruce Squadron), to discharge. Discharged at Vancouver Barracks, Wash., on Jan 6, 1919, as a Private. (Vol I pg 61)
Anderson, Chenning George. Army #87,997; not a registrant, under age; born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mar 21, 1897, of American parents; occupation, electrician; enlisted in Co M, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Grand Forks, on Jul 19, 1915; called into federal service on Jun 19, 1916, for Mexican border duty and served there until discharge; discharged from federal service at Fort Snelling, Minn., on Feb 14, 1917, and resumed National Guard status; called into federal service, World War, on Jul 15, 1917; served in Co M, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Company M, 164th Infantry), to Jun 27, 1918; 4th Company, Service Battalion, Army Schools, to Dec 17, 1918; Co M, 164th Infantry, to Dec 31, 1918; Co B, 164th Infantry, to discharge. Grades: Corporal, Sep 1, 1917; Sergeant, Mar 23, 1918; overseas from Dec 15, 1917, to Feb 26, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Mar 11, 1919, as a Sergeant. (Vol I pg 63)
Anderson, Earl V. Army #2,700,109; registrant, Stutsman county; born in Manchester, Iowa, Nov 15, 1886; occupation, carpenter; inducted at Jamestown on Apr 29, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 6th Company, 163rd Depot Brigade, to discharge. Grades: Mechanic, Jun 1, 1918; Sergeant, Aug 19, 1918; Private, Sep 12, 1918; Mechanic, Oct 15, 1918. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Jul 1, 1919, as a Mechanic. (Vol I pg 66)
Anderson, Edward Oscar. Army #none; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born in Cresco, Iowa, Dec 16, 1892 of Norwegian-American parents; occupation, hardware clerk; enlisted in Co E, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Williston, on Feb 19, 1915; called into federal service on Jun 19, 1916, for Mexican border duty and served there until discharge; discharged from federal service at Fort Snelling, Minn., on Feb 14, 1917, and resumed National Guard status; called into federal service, World War, on Jul 15, 1917; served in Co E, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Co E, 164th Infantry), to discharge. Grade: 1st Sergeant. Discharged at Camp Mills, N.Y., on Nov. 26, 1917, as a 1st Sergeant, to accept commission. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on Nov. 27, 1917; assigned to Co E, 164th Infantry, to discharge; overseas from Dec 15, 1917, to Feb 26, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dix, N.J., on Mar 3, 1919, as a 2nd Lieutenant. (Vol I pg 67)
Anderson, Elmer. Army #4,307,175; registrant, Richland county; born in Clermont, Iowa, Apr 18, 1889, of Norwegian parents; occupation, bookkeeper; inducted at Wahpeton on Aug 1, 1918; sent to Syracuse, N.Y.; served in 39th Company, 10th Battery, Recruit Camp, Syracuse, N.Y., to Aug 29, 1918; Chemical War Service, Lakehurst Proving Ground, N.J., to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, Sep 23, 1918; Corporal, Dec 1, 1918. Discharged at Lakehurst Proving Ground, N.J. on Dec 16, 1918, as a Corporal. Previous Military Record: Three years in Co I, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard. (Vol I pg 68)
Anderson, George. Army #none; registrant, Mountrail county; born in St. Ansgar, Iowa, Mar 17, 1891; occupation, farmer; inducted at Stanley on Sep 18, 1917; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Battery A, 338th Field Artillery to (date not given); Co C, 126th Machine Gun Battalion, to death. Died of pneumonia, on Jan 26, 1918. (Vol I pg 72)
Anderson, Hans Adolph. Army #2,786,769; registrant, Stutsman county; born in Clarion, Iowa, Jan 28, 1892; occupation, farmer; inducted at Jamestown on May 25, 1918; sent to Camp Lewis, Wash.; served in 14th Company, 4th Battalion, 166th Depot Brigade, to Jun 16, 1918; Co A, 158th Infantry, to Sep 16, 1918; Co D, 111th Infantry, to death; overseas from Aug 11, 1918, to death. Engagements: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Clermont and Thiaucourt (Lorraine). Killed in action on Oct 17, 1918; buried, Grave 18, Row 32, Block D, Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, Meuse, France. (Vol I pg 75)
Anderson, Herbert Victor. Army #45,352; not a registrant, under age; born in Spencer, Iowa, Sep 7, 1897, of Danish parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted in Co C, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Crosby on Jul 15, 1917; served in Co C, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, to Oct 15, 1917; Co A, 164th Infantry, to Jan 9, 1918; Headquarters Company, 18th Infantry to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, Nov 20, 1917; Private, Jan 9, 1918; overseas from Dec 14, 1917, to Sep 22, 1919. Engagements: Defensive: Montdidier-Noyon. Offensives: Aisne-Marne; St. Miniel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Ansauville and Saizerais (Lorraine); Cantigny (Picardy). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Oct 3, 1919, as a Private, Surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 25%. (Vol I pg 77)
Anderson, John H. Army #1,047,821; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born in Mediapolis, Iowa, on Apr 24, 1897, of American parents; occupation, mechanic; enlisted at Bismarck on May 20, 1917; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in Troop D, 24th Cavalry, to May 27, 1918; Supply Company, 82nd Field Artillery to discharge. Grades: Horseshoer, July 5, 1917; Private, Aug 10, 1917; Private 1st Class, Aug 10, 1917; Horseshoer, Oct 11, 1917; Private, April 25, 1918. Discharged at Fort Bliss, Texas, on March 17, 1919, as a Horseshoer. (Vol I pg 81)
Anderson, Lars Christian. Army #2,137,479; registrant, Burke county; born, Hurup, Denmark, Jul 25, 1892; naturalized citizen; occupation, farmer; inducted at Sioux City, Iowa on Mar 28, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co L, 3rd Battalion, 163rd Depot Brigade, to Apr 21, 1918; Co A, 139th Infantry, to discharge; overseas from May 3, 1918, to Mar 8, 1919; wounded, slightly, Sep 28, 1918. Engagements: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Grange-le-Comte (Lorraine); Gerardmer (Alsace). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Mar 19, 1919, as a Private, Surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 10%. (Vol I pg 83)
Anderson, Leonard Archibald. Army #3,681,536; registrant, Benson county; born in Decorah, Iowa, Sep 17, 1895, of Norwegian-American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Minnewaukan on June 27, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade, to Jul 13, 1918; Battery B, 337th Field Artillery, to discharge; overseas from Aug 18, 1918, to Jan 19, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Jan 31, 1919, as a Private. (Vol I pg 83)
Anderson, Oscar Theodore. Army #2,350,811; registrant, Mahnomen county, Minn.; born in Crisco [sic Cresco], Iowa, Apr 18, 1893, of Norwegian-American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted at Minneapolis, Minn., on Nov 30, 1917; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in 672nd (334th) Aero Supply Squadron, Aeronautical General Supply Depot, Concentration, Camp Morrison, Va., to Mar 18, 1918; 671st Aero Supply Squadron, Camp Morrison, Va., to Jul 8, 1918; 337th Aero Squadron, Air Service, to discharge; overseas from Aug 8, 1918, to Dec 10, 1918. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Dec 27, 1918, as a Private. (Vol I pg 89)
Anderson, Rasmus Julius. Army #4,421,613; registrant, Cass county; born in Decorah, Iowa, Jan 6, 1887 of Norwegian-American parents; occupation, auto mechanic; inducted at Fargo on Sep 3, 1918; sent to Camp Grant, Ill.; served in Co G, 5th Limited Service Regiment, Camp Grant, Ill, to Nov 1, 1918; Air Service, Signal Corps Detachment, Co D, Camp Upton, N.Y., to Nov 29, 1918; Rents, Requisition and Claims Office, 2nd Army, to Jan 17, 1919; Rents, Requisition and Claims Co No. 44, Menfchateau, to Jul 2, 1919; Headquarters Detachment, Rents, Requisition and Claims, to discharge; overseas from Nov. 12, 1918, to Jul 28, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Oct 18, 1919, as a Private. (Vol I pg 91)
Anderson, Raymond Nels. Army #4,464; not a registrant, under age; born in Deer Creek, Iowa, Jul 11, 1898, of American parents; occupation, laborer; enlisted in Co M, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Beach, on Jun 30, 1917; called into federal service, World War, on Jul 15, 1917; served in Co M, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, to Oct 5, 1917; 164th Ambulance Company, 116th Sanitary Train, to Mar 10, 1918; School for Sanitary Troops, Depot Division, 1st Corps, to Apr 8, 1918; Field Hospital No. 104, AEF, to discharge; overseas from Dec 11, 1917 to Aug 5, 1918. Engagement: Defensive Sector: Toul-Boucq (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Custer, Mich., on Jan 16, 1919, as a Private. (Vol I pg 91)
Anderson, Truman Carlton. Army #54,340; registrant, Divide county; born in Highlandville, Iowa, Nov 21, 1893, of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted in Co C, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Crosby on Jul 24, 1917; served in Co C, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, to Oct 15, 1917; Co E, 164th Infantry to Jan 18, 1918; Headquarters Company, 26th Infantry, to Jan 3, 1919; Headquarters Company, 7th Field Artillery, to discharge. Grade: Musician 3rd Class, Jan 5, 1918; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to Sep 1, 1919; wounded, slightly, Jun 10, 1918. Engagements: Defensive: Montdidier-Noyon. Offensives: Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Ansauville and Saizerais (Lorraine); Cantigny (Picardy). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Oct 4, 1919, as a Musician 3rd Class. (Vol I pg 94)
Anderson, Victor Clark. Army #508,851; registrant, Dunn county; born in Forest City, Iowa, Mar 29, 1896, of Danish-American parents; occupation, fireman; inducted at Manning on May 10, 1918; sent to Fort Logan, Colo.; served in Headquarters Detachment, 23rd Machine Gun Battalion, to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Feb 27, 1919, as a Private. (Vol I pg 95)
Anderson, Virgil Ross. Army #55,075; registrant, Foster county; born in Exira, Iowa, Dec 2, 1893, of American parents; occupation, gas engineer; enlisted in Co B, 2nd
Anderson, Victor Clark. Army #508,851; registrant, Dunn county; born in Forest City, Iowa, Mar 29, 1896, of Danish-American parents; occupation, fireman; inducted at Manning on May 10, 1918; sent to Fort Logan, Colo.; served in Headquarters Detachment, 23rd Machine Gun Battalion, to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Feb 27, 1919, as a Private. (Vol I pg 95)
Anderson, Virgil Ross. Army #55,075; registrant, Foster county; born, Exira, Iowa, Dec 2, 1893, of American parents; occupation, gas engineer; enlisted in Co B, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at New Rockford, on Sep 21, 1917; served in Co B, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, to Oct 10, 1917; Co H, 164th Infantry to Jan 18, 1918; Co M, 26th Infantry to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, May 21, 1918; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to Sep 2, 1919 Engagements: Defensive: Montdidier-Noyon. Offensives: Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Ansauville and Saizerais (Lorraine); Cantigny (Picardy). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Sep 24, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. Cited in General Orders, Headquarters 2nd Infantry Brigade, American Forces in Germany, Montabaur, Germany, Jul 12, 1919, for splendid qualities of courage and bravery. During the Meuse-Argonne operation, Oct 4-12, 1918, displayed great gallantry and devotion to duty. Entitled to wear a silver star. (Vol I pg 95)
Anderson, Walter Herman. Army #460,519; not a registrant, over age; born in Linn Grove, Iowa, Jul 17, 1885, of Swedish parents; occupation, salesman; enlisted at Fargo on Jan 18, 1918; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in 15th Recruit Company, General Service Infantry, to death. Died at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., on March 22, 1918; buried, Havana, N. Dak. (Vol I pg 96)
Andrews, Glen Frederick. Army #2,311,207; registrant, Cass county; born in Coggon, Iowa, Sep 26, 1892 of American parents; occupation, gas engineer; inducted at Fargo on Sep 22, 1917; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co E, 313th Engineers, to Feb 20, 1918; March Replacement Draft, Camp Dodge, Iowa to Apr 12, 1918; Administration Labor Company No. 6, Quartermaster Corps, to Aug 28, 1918; Administration Labor Company No. 6, Army Service Corps, to Jan 30, 1919; Administration Service Company No. 132, Army Service Corps, to discharge. Grades: Corporal, Jun 10, 1918; Sergeant, Nov 14, 1918; overseas from Mar 5, 1918 to Jun 27, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Jul 5, 1919, as a Sergeant. (Vol I pg 98)
Andrews, Jacob R. Army #4,900,536; registrant, Wells county; born in Milwaukee, Wis. Jul 6, 1892; inducted at Storm Lake, Iowa, on Jul 21, 1918; served in 39th Company, 10th Battalion, Syracuse Recruit Camp, N.Y. to Oct 10, 1918; Headquarters Company, Recruit Camp, Syracuse, N.Y. to Nov 13, 1918; Headquarters Company, 153rd Depot Brigade, to discharge. Discharged on Dec 11, 1918, as a Private. (Vol I pg 98)
Anneberg, Robert Daniel. Army #2,858,983; registrant, Slope county; born in Des Moines, Iowa, March 26, 1889, of American parents; occupation, dentist; inducted at Amidon on Apr 29, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade, to may 25, 1918; Co A, 350th Infantry, to June 8, 1918; Fourth Officers Training School, Camp Dodge, Iowa, to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Jun 8, 1918. Discharged on Aug 25, 1918, to accept commission. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, Aug 26, 1918; assigned to 163rd Depot Brigade, to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on April 4, 1919, as a 2nd Lieutenant. (Vol I pg 101)
Anton, Eugene George. Army #5,294,059; registrant, Richland county; born in Green Isle, Minn., Oct 4, 1897, of American parents; occupation, clerk; inducted at Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct 30, 1918; sent to University of Iowa; served in Students Army Training Corps, to discharge. Discharged at Iowa City, Iowa, on Dec 18, 1918, as a Private. (Vol I pg 103)
Anttila, Frans Oscar. Army #323,412; registrant, Walsh county; born in Alexandria, Minn., Mar 11, 1893, of Finnish parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Des Moines, Iowa, on Dec 9, 1917; sent to Fort Omaha, Nebr.; served in Co D, 37th Infantry, to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Oct 25, 1918; overseas from Aug 7, 1918 to Dec 22, 1919. Engagement: Defensive Sector: Siberia. Discharged at San Francisco, Calif. on Dec 27, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. (Vol I pg 104)
Arch, George Elbert. Army #2,143,699; registrant, Morton county; born in Eagle Grove, Iowa, Jan 2, 1892 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Mandan on Sept 18, 1917; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Battery D, 338th Field Artillery, to Oct 29, 1917; School for Bakers and Cooks, Camp Dodge, Iowa, to Jan 30, 1918; Battery D, 338th Field Artillery to Mar 30, 1918; Co I, 326th Infantry, to Apr 10, 1918; 20th Company, 5th Recruit Battalion, 157th Depot Brigade, to April 29, 1919; School for Bakers and Cooks, Camp Gordon, Ga., to discharge. Grade: Cook, May 1, 1918. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Aug 8, 1919, as a Cook. (Vol I pg 106)
Arends, Harm. Army #2,704,178; registrant, Bottineau county; born in George, Iowa, Aug 14, 1894, of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Bottineau on June 23, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co G, 352nd Infantry to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, Sept 15, 1918; Corporal, May 5, 1919; overseas from Aug 16, 1918, to June 1, 1919. Engagement: Defensive Sector: Center (Alsace). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on June 14, 1919, as a Corporal. (Vol I pg 107)
Arney, Gordon Dale. Army #829,040; not a registrant, under age; born in Marshalltown, Iowa, Jul 8, 1897, of American parents; occupation, laborer; enlisted at Spokane, Wash., on Dec 1, 1917; sent to Fort George Wright, Wash.; served in 11th Company, Puget Sound Coast Artillery Corps, Fort Casey, Wash., to Dec 21, 1917; Battery C, 63rd Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps, to discharge; overseas from Jul 14, 1918, to Feb 27, 1919. Discharged at Camp Lewis, Wash., on Mar 21, 1919, as a Private. (Vol I pg 114)
Arney, Russell Harrison. Army #3,455,217; registrant, Stutsman county; born in Marshalltown, Iowa, May 22, 1892 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Caledonia, Minn. on Jun 28, 1918; sent to University of North Dakota; served in School of Mines Detachment, to Aug 28, 1918; Battery C, 18th Battalion, Field Artillery Replacement Draft, Camp Taylor, Ky., to Sept, 24, 1918; Battery B, 18th Battalion, Field Artillery, Replacement Draft, Camp Taylor, Ky., to Oct 2, 1918; 3rd Battery, 1st Provisional Regiment, October Automatic Replacement Draft, Field Artillery, Camp Taylor, Ky., to Oct 10, 1918; Battery B, 18th Battalion, Field Artillery Replacement Draft, Camp Taylor, to Oct 21, 1918; Battery F, 6th Regiment, Field Artillery Replacement Draft, Camp Taylor, to Nov 1, 1918; Battery No. 5, November Automatic Replacement Draft, Field Artillery, Camp Taylor to Dec 2, 1918; Battery D, 2nd Regiment, Field Artillery Replacement Draft, Camp Taylor, to discharge. Discharged at Camp Taylor, Ky., on Dec 13, 1918, as a Private. (Vol I pg 115)
Arnold, Joe W. Army #none; registrant, McKenzie county; born in Saude, Iowa, Feb 29, 1896 of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted in Co E, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Williston, on Jun 25, 1917; called into federal service, World War, on Jul 15, 1917; served in Co E, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Co E, 164th Infantry), to discharge. Discharged at Camp Greene, N.C., on Dec 6, 1917, as a Private, Surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 25%. (Vol I pg 116)
Arnold, William Leroy. Army #186,522; registrant, McKenzie county; born in Lawler, Iowa, Aug 24, 1887, of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted in Co E, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Williston, on Jul 17, 1917; served in Co E, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Co E, 164th Infantry), to Mar 1, 1918; 6th Field Artillery Band, AEF, to Jun 13, 1918; 59th Engineers, Army Postoffice No. 708, to Jun 18, 1918; Co A, 67th Engineers, to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Apr 15, 1919; overseas from Dec 14, 1917 to Jun 30, 1919. Engagements: Defensive Sectors: Ansauville (Lorraine); Cantigny (Picardy). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Jul 11, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. (Vol I pg 117)
Arveson, Gerhard Benjamin. Army #2,142,239; registrant, Traill county; born in Chicago, Ill., Jun 16, 1893 of Norwegian-American parents; occupation, cashier; inducted at Elkader, Iowa, on Jun 24, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co 4, 163rd Depot Brigade, to Jul 28, 1918; Medical Department, 163rd Depot Brigade, to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Jan 27, 1919, as a Private. (Vol I pg 118)
Arveson, Henry Wilhelm. Army #3,452,901; registrant, Clayton county, Iowa; born, Lanesboro, Minn., May 14, 1895 of Norwegian-American parents; occupation, cashier; inducted at Elkader, Iowa, on Jun 14, 1918; sent to University of Iowa; served in Training Detachment, State University of Iowa, to Aug 12, 1918; Battery C, 11th Battalion, Field Artillery Replacement Depot, Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., to Sept 12, 1918; Battery A, 9th Battalion, Field Artillery Replacement Depot, to Oct 10, 1918; Battery A, 7th Battalion, Field Artillery Replacement Depot, to Oct 22, 1918; Battery A, 3rd Regiment, Field Artillery Replacement Depot, to Dec 2, 1918; Headquarters Company, 3rd Regiment, Field Artillery Replacement Depot, to discharge. Discharged at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., on Jan 14, 1919, as a Private. (Vol I pg 118)
Axelsen, Andrew. Army #4,034,512; registrant, Grand Forks county; born in Dakota City, Iowa, Jul 20, 1893 of Danish parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Grand Forks on Jul 22, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in 160th Depot Brigade to Aug 18, 1918; Headquarters Company, 42nd Field Artillery, to discharge. Grade: Wagoner, Oct 24, 1918. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Jan 28, 1919 as a Wagoner. (Vol I pg 132)
Ayers, Ernest Joseph. Marine #none; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born in Audubon county, Iowa, Mar 25, 1893; enlisted in the Marine Corps at Omaha, Nebr., Feb 21, 1917; sent to Parris Island, S.C.; served on USS Delaware from Apr 30, 1917, to Mar 8, 1919; in Barracks Detachment, Boston, Mass., from Mar 8, 1919, to Apr 21, 1919; Naval Hospital, Chelsea, Mass., from Apr 21, 1919 to discharge. Grade: Corporal, Mar 1, 1922. Discharged on Mar 15, 1922, as a Corporal. (Vol I pg 133)
Ayers, Lionel Murton. Army #466,549; not a registrant, under age; born in Ruthton , Minn. Dec 23, 1899, of American parents; occupation, mechanic; enlisted at Davenport, Iowa, on Mar 4, 1918; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in Aviation School, Kelly Field, Texas, to Mar 29, 1918; 35th Balloon Company, to Oct 18, 1918; Balloon Replacement Detachment No. 1, Morrison, Va., to Nov 5, 1918; 21st Balloon Company, to Nov 24, 1918; 41st Baloon Company, to discharge. Discharged at Morrison, Va., on Dec 14, 1918, as a Private. (Vol I pg 133)
Ayers, Otto Ruben. Army #2,164,672; registrant, Burleigh county; born in Audubon, Iowa, Jan 2, 1895; occupation, printer; inducted at Bismarck on Sep 18, 1917; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 88th Military Police Company, to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, Nov 1, 1917; Corporal, Aug 1, 1918; overseas from Aug 16, 1918, to Jun 4, 1919. Engagement: Defensive Sector: Center (Alsace). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Jun 15, 1919, as a Corporal. (Vol I pg 133)
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~source: Roster of the Men and Women who served in the Army or Naval Service (including the Marine Corps) of the United States or its Allies from the State of North Dakota in the World War, 1917-1918.
Prepared and Published under the Direction of Brigadier General G. Angus Fraser the Adjutant General of North Dakota. By the authority of The Legislative Assembly of North Dakota. Bismark 1931. 4 Volumes
~transcribed by S. Ferrall for Iowa in the Great War