David T. ~ son of Thomas and Susan McConnell
Decatur County Journal
Thursday, November 20, l9l9
Decatur County lost many brave lads who were serving with the navy, the army, or with the marines, during the late world war.The local chapter of the D.A.R. has compiled a list of these soldiers, sailors and marines with facts concerning their lives, home, parents and the manner in which death came to them.Our people hold the memory of these brave boys sacred.The list with the information given in each case will be of the deepest interest to the people of Decatur County.It is believed that the list is complete but if any have been missed in compiling this list the D.A.R. at Leon would be glad to have such information.The following facts concerning the brave Decatur County boys who went into the army, the navy and the marines to fight for the democracy of the world, should be preserved by Journal readers:
During the recent great World's War, Decatur County was called upon to mourn the loss of many of the brave lads who made the supreme sacrifice for their country, serving as soldiers, sailors and marines.Some were killed on the field of battle, others died of sickness contracted while defending their country, and their memory will be held sacred, no matter in what line of duty they lost their lives, for each gave his all.The Decatur County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution undertook to compile an authentic record of each Decatur County boy who died while in the service, and the members have spent many hours getting the roster completed, so as not to miss any names.It is thought the list is now complete, but if any name is missing the D.A.R. Chapter will be under obligations to anyone who will furnish them with the missing information.The list is one which should be carefully preserved, for in years to come, it will be of even greater value than at th!
e present time.
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JOHN COWL--
Son of W.P. COWL, born at Afton, Iowa, October 27, l890. Enlisted at Kansas City, June 2l, l9l7, with the Marines.Was a member of 83rd, 6th Reg.Received wounds at Chateau Thierry of which he died at Base Hospital No. l5.Buried at Chaumont, France.
JOHN W. HOLLIDAY--
Was born July 3rd, l887, in Decatur County near Woodland, Iowa.He was mustered into the service February 26, l9l8, at Leon, Iowa.Was sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa, and from there was transferred to Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Michigan, and assigned to Company B. 55th Engineers, and died May lst, l9l8, at Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Michigan, of pneumonia.His parents' names are CHARLES H. and MARIA J. HOLLIDAY.Was buried at Leon, Ia.
JOHN CHAS. MUSSELMAN--
Son of MR. and MRS. CHAS. MUSSELMAN, born near Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas, September 27, l895.Called to the colors August 7, l9l8, and was sent to Jefferson Barracks.Later sent to Camp McArthur.Sailed for France near September 23.Reported sick at sea October 2.Died October 4, l9l8, of influenza.Buried at sea with highest military honors.Co. 9, A.R.D. Inft.
HOMER DALE--
Son of MR. and MRS. JNO DALE, was born December l6th, l895, at Grand River, Iowa.He was called to Camp Dodge, Iowa, May 25th, l9l8, and was placed in Co. F, 35lst Infantry, 88th division.Died at Herring Court Hospital, Belfast, France, of Bronchial Pneumonia, October l2, l9l8.
LOU HONNOLD--
Son of JAS. W. and ELLA HONNOLD was born in Leon, Ia., Aug. l2, l882.Enlisted at Des Moines, December, l9l7, in Co. C, 2nd Prov. Ord. Bn.Died in France, December l3, l9l8.
DAVID T. MCCONNELL--
Son of THOS. and SUSAN MCCONNELL, was born in Decatur County.Enlisted and was sent to Camp Funston, Kans.Died at Ft. Riley, November 27, l9l8, aged 27 years, 9 months and 3 days, of influenza.
GEO. M. MCJIMSEY--
Born near Van Wert, Iowa, January 2, l890.Registered at Kimball, Nebraska, June 5, l9l7. Called to service September 2l, l9l7.Sent to Camp Funston, Kansas.Later sent to Camp Cody, New Mexico, there sent to Camp Merritt, N.J.Killed in action October 26, l9l8 on the Verdun Sector.Co. D, l0lst U.S. Inf.
CHAS. LADD--
Son of WM. and ELLEN LADD, was born in Decatur County, Iowa.Enlisted October 8th, l9l7, in Co. B, 342.Was killed in action in France.
LEO DAUGHTON--
Son of JAMES and HANNAH DAUGHTON, was born in Richland Township, Decatur County, June 2, l895.Enlisted in U.S. Navy as 2d class seaman, June 6, l9l8, at Des Moines, Iowa.Was transferred to Camp Logan, Great Lakes and later to Glen Burnie, Md., where he was coach on the N.R. range.Took influenza and was sent to Annapolis Hospital where he died October l4, l9l8.
MAX WREN--
Son of MARY E. and ---WREN.Born near Hardy, Sharp County, Arkansas, June l2, l895.Enlisted at Vinita, Okla., but do not know exactly when.Was in Co. L, 358th Inf.Killed Sept. l2 or 30, l9l8, according to two different reports.
JOHN BENNIS DEVRIES--
Born near Andover, Mo., October l8, l895.Enlisted at Des Moines, August lst, l9l8.In Marine Corps. and was sent to Paris Island.Discharged at Quantico, Va. January 24, l9l9.Died February 2, l9l9.