The following, with updated detail, surname & spelling corrections, is a combined listing (Surnames A - K) of World War One casualties taken from the Shawnee County Honor Roll Book, an article published in the Topeka State Journal on 5th March 1920, the Victory Highway Memorial in Gage Park, Topeka plus other pertinent information gathered from newspapers from that era. Extensive research into casualty reports, daily orders/reports and US Army Divisional summaries has also been conducted at the The National World War I Museum in Kansas City.
Those names, which are unique to the Gage Memorial and/or the 1920 Topeka State Journal newspaper article, are marked with an *asterisk and shown in blue.
Other casualties discovered from newspaper research to be from Shawnee County and not mentioned in any of the above sources, are marked with a double **asterisk and shown in brown.
There are still some detail for this listing that needs to be established. Research is continuing and, as progress is made, updates will be posted to this Honor Roll.

AKERSTROM (ACKERSTROM) John Oscar
Pvt National Army b.06 Apr 1891, Topeka KS Enlisted 27 Apr 1918 at Independence, MO
Son of Anna S. and (the late) Alfred AKERSTROM (ACKERSTROM), Topeka, KS
DFW 22 Nov 1918 sustained on the night of 10 Nov 1918, probably at or near Pouilly-sur-Meuse on the Meuse River, in the final battle of the Argonne Offensive, just hours before the Armistice was signed. With H Co., 356th Infantry, 89th Division in France. Originally buried in French soil, remains returned to the US and re-interred in the Topeka Cemetery, Section 82, Lot 86, Interment #16532 on 14 Sept 1921. Honor Roll Casualty List Dec 18, 1918.
AUSTROM Fred G.
2Lt Army Air Services b.13 Feb 1891, Sundsvall, Sweden Enlisted 17 July 1917 in Shawnee County
Son of John G. and Lena AUSTROM, Independence, Montgomery County, KS
DIA 05 Nov 1918 in aeroplane accident at Tours, France. With the 3rd Aviation Instruction Center. Buried at St. Mihiel American Cemetery, Thiaucourt, France, Plot A, Row 27, Grave 14. Honor Roll Casualty List Dec 5, 1918.
BAILEY Floyd Webster
Pvt Draftee in US Training b.31 Mar 1897, Agra, Phillips Co., KS Enlisted 30 Aug 1918
Son of William & Mary E. BAILEY, Topeka, KS
DIT 30 Sept 1918 at Camp Grant, IL of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia. With the Medical Det Infirmary Cots, Camp Grant, IL. Buried in the Topeka Cemetery Section 81, Lot 227, Interment #15528 on 4 Oct 1918.
BAIRD Emory Ellsworth
Pvt National Army b.28 Jan 1892, Brantford, Washington Co., KS Enlisted 18 Sept 1917 in Shawnee Co.
Son of William Allen & Lillie Blanche (FICKEL) BAIRD, Topeka, KS
DFW 22 June 1918 sustained in the Belleau Woods Offensive. With C Co., 7th Infantry, 3rd Division. Originally buried in French soil, remains returned to the US and re-interred in the Rochester Cemetery, Topeka, KS Section 10, Lot 1095, Interment #3584 on 1 Aug 1921. Honor Roll Casualty List July 2, 1918.
BAKER Alfred Grant
SFC Kansas National Guard b.28 Feb 1893, Marvin (now Glade), Phillips Co., KS Enlisted 9 Apr 1917
Son of Lucina (LAWRENCE) & (the late) Robert M. BAKER, Topeka, KS
KIA 29 Sept 1918 by a direct hit from a high explosive shell, in the area southeast of the Bois de Montrebeau and along the Baulny ridge, during the the Meuse-Argonne Offensive (see also Charles JESSOP below and Fred NORRIS in Surnames L-Z). With A Co., 110th Engineers, 35th Division. Buried at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne, France Plot D, Row 43, Grave 16. Honor Roll Casualty List Nov 11, 1918.
BARBER Kenneth Lynde
S2C Navy b.11 Jun 1890, Topeka KS Enlisted 30 July 1918
Son of John W. & Nina May (EWING) BARBER. Husband of Grace (WARD), Topeka, KS
DIT 4 Oct 1918 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia at the Naval Hosp, Hampton Roads, VA. Buried in the Topeka Cemetery Section 81, Lot 226, Interment #15536 on 11 Oct 1918
BAYLY Harry Edward
Sgt National Army b.26 Dec 1889, Jennings, Decatur Co., KS Enlisted 12 Dec 1917 in Shawnee Co.
Son of Allen Richard & Elizabeth (BEERS) BAYLY, Tar River (now Cardin), Ottawa Co., OK
KIA 30 Oct 1918 in the battle zone area of the northern edge of Bois de Bantheville in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. There is a discrepancy about the date of death - page 226 of History of the 89th Infantry Regiment states “The Pounder Platoon arrived in the Bois de Bantheville on the 19th October and assisted the First Battalion in mopping up the woods and advancing the line two kilometers. On October 29th, a shell struck the Stokes mortar ammunition dump in these woods. As a result of the explosion, Sgt Harry E. Bailey (sic) and Pvt. John L. Thompson were killed, and Private Clay H. Hawkins mortally wounded. The activity of this sector was disastrous to the Pounder Platoon. Casualties totaled three killed and twelve wounded; the platoon was now only about one-third strength.”
Sgt Bayly was awarded the American Distinguished Service Cross for actions on 22 Oct 1918. The citation reads:
"The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry E. Bayly, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Remonville, France, October 22, 1918. When the advance was checked by severe machine-gun fire, Sergeant Bayly, who was in charge of a one-pounder section, volunteered to open fire on the nest with a Stokes Mortar. Holding the mortar between his legs, he put it in action immediately and silenced the machine-gun nest, allowing the advance to continue." General Orders 66, W.D., 1919
The History of the 89th Infantry Regiment states: "It was nearly noon on October 22nd when when the order came to complete the mopping up and advance to the objective ..... The advance had progressed but a few paces when it seemed like all of the machine guns in the world were put into action. Deadly flanking fire came from a clearing to the left front. The Stokes mortars section had only nine rounds of ammunition. It was a short range of two hundred and fifty yards. When the direction and range had been indicated, Sgt. H.E. Bailey (sic) of the one-pounder section, placed the mortar between his knees and fired the whole nine rounds. The machine guns in this quarter were completely out of action. Later Intelligence charts showed a great number of German dead in this particular spot as a result of Sergeant Bailey's work. The advance continued in skirmish line by filtration process."
With the One-Pound Cannon Platoon, HQ Co., 353rd Infantry, 89th Division. Buried at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery Romagne, France Plot B, Row 41, Grave 14. Honor Roll Casualty List Dec 6, 1918.
* BEARD, Ralph R.
PFC National Army b 9 Nov 1892 Paola, Miami Co., Kansas, Enlisted 27 June 1918
Son of John & Camille H. BEARD, Topeka, KS
DFD 1 Nov 1918 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia in France. With C Co., 309th Field Signal Battalion, 84th Division. Buried at Suresnes American Cemetery, Suresnes, France Plot A, Row 7, Grave 2. Honor Roll Casualty List Nov 27, 1918.
* BERG, Jack
PFC Regular Army Enlisted 2 June 1917
KIA 15 Oct 1918 during the battle at Bois des Rappes in the first phase of the Meuse-Argonne Operation. With D Co., 15th Machine Gun Battalion 5th Division. Buried at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne, France Plot B, Row 9, Grave 35
BEST John Logan
Pvt Canadian Army b.11 Feb 1885, Russell, Russell Co., KS Enlisted 18 Oct 1916 in Alberta, Canada
Son of Harris (or) John & Anna Margaret HARPER, Topeka, KS adopted by Menzo BEST, Russell, KS
DFW 25 Aug 1917 at a Canadian Base Hospital in France following back & head injuries and gassing. With the 10 Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment). Buried in the Lapugnoy Military Cemetery, France Grave Reference V.E. 16
* BEYERS, Harry Ledoit
Cpl National Army b. 6 June 1895 Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS Enlisted 28 June 1918
Son of George R. & Emma BEYERS, Perry, Noble Co., OK
DFD 26 March 1919 possibly as part of the post-War occupation forces in Germany. With I Co., 350th Infantry 88th Division. Burial location being researched.
* BILLARD, Philip Louis
Lt. AAS b.27 Apr 1891, Topeka, KS
Son of Mayor Julius B. and Hermance P. (LAURENT) BILLARD, Topeka, KS
DIA 25 July 1918 while testing a DeHaviland 4 at the 3rd Aviation Instruction Center in Issoudun, France. Billard tested airplanes while being attached to the Headquarters Detachment of the Air Service Signal Corps, United States Reserve. Remains cremated and scattered at Issoudun Flying School, France. Name included on the 3rd Aviation Instruction Center Memorial. One of the first members of the newly formed Kansas National Guard in 1916, Philip Billard was inducted, on 2 November 2003, into the Kansas National Guard Hall of Fame.
BINNS Charles Richard
Pvt Draftee in US Training b.01 Sep 1893, Kansas City KS, Enlisted June 1918
Son of Martha V. (KIRBY) & (the late) Horace Mann BINNS, Topeka, KS
DIT 14 Oct 1918 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia while guarding an explosives plant at at Nitro, WV. With C Co., 26th Battalion, US Guard. Buried at Rossville Cemetery, Shawnee Co., KS Section 5, Lot #15 on 18 Oct 1918
BIRT Howard Oscar
Cpl Canadian Army b.08 Aug 1883, Manchester, England Enlisted 6 Nov 1914 in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Son of William Theodore & Alice I. BIRT, Topeka, KS (and husband of Marguerite L BIRT, Franklin, Warren Co., OH?)
KIA 4 May 1917 probably at Fresnoy, following the attack on the Arleux Loop in France. With the 2nd Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment). Buried in the Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France Grave Reference II F. 64
* BLAKELY, Victor Kenney Dodge
2Lt Regular Army b. 15 Sept 1897 Topeka, KS Enlisted April 1917
Son of Charles Graham & Mattie Victor Kenney (DODGE) BLAKLEY, Topeka, KS
KIA 14 Oct 1918 during the attack at Bois des Rappes in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. With the A Co., 11th Infantry 5th Division. Buried at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne, France Plot F, Row 23, Grave 20. Honor Roll Casualty List Dec 7, 1918.
* BLY, Henry
Cook, National Army b. Feb 1890 MO, Enlisted 5 Aug 1918
Son of Gentry L. & Nancy BLY, Topeka, KS
DIA 24 May 1919 in France. With M Co., 806th Pioneer Infantry Regiment. Buried at Oise-Aisne American Cemetery, Fere-en-Tardenois, France Plot C, Row 17, Grave 27
BOLINGER William Morton
Coxswain Navy b.24 Nov 1900, Washington DC. Enlisted 8 Apr 1918
Son of William A. & Della M. BOLINGER, Topeka, KS
DFD 2 Mar 1918 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia at a base hospital at Lille, France. Originally buried in French soil, remains returned to the US and re-interred in Arlington National Cemetery, VA (Section 18 Site 787) on 23 Dec 1920
BRADFIELD Foster Redmond
Pvt Draftee in US Training b.16 Jul 1889, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS Enlisted 29 June 1918
Son of S.A. & Sarah Ellen (KNIGHT) BRADFIELD, Topeka, KS
DIT 7 Oct 1918 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia at Camp Meade, MD. With the Camp Surgeon's Office, Camp Meade, MD. Buried in the Topeka Cemetery Section 81, Lot 115, Interment #15540 on 14 Oct 1918
BROGDEN Joseph David
Sgt National Army b.19 Dec 1887, Junction City, Geary Co., KS Enlisted 29 Apr 1918
Son of Mary & (the late) James D. BROGDEN, Topeka, KS
KIA 12 Sep 1918 by a high explosive shell in and around the area of Bois de Mort Mare in the advance towards Thiaucourt on the first day of the St Mihiel Offensive (also see Charles ERICKSON and Zachary Alonzo GRANT below). With E Co., 353rd (All-Kansas) Infantry 89th Division. Buried at St. Mihiel American Cemetery, Thiaucourt, France Plot B, Row 3, Grave 14. Honor Roll Casualty List Oct 19, 1918.
* BRUNER, Edwin C.
Pvt Draftee in US Training b.13 July 1890 White City, Morris Co., Kansas
Son of Hattie & (stepson of) George MORSTORF, Rossville, Shawnee Co. KS
DIT 4 Oct 1919 at Staten Island Hospital, NY. With Supply Co., 42nd Infantry. Buried in Rochester Cemetery, Topeka Section 06, Lot 224, Interment #3444 in Oct 1919
** BRYANT, James R.
Clerk, US Army b.Kansas Enlisted 21 June 1917
DFD 22 March 1919 in France. With the 32nd Base Hospital. Buried at Oise-Aisne American Cemetery, Fere-en-Tardenois, France Plot A Row 33 Grave 2. Honor Roll Casualty List April 14, 1918.
* BUREL, Albert Randolf
Pvt Draftee in US Training b.21 Dec 1886 Topeka, Shawnee Co. KS Enlisted 6 Sept 1918
Son of Eli R. BUREL. Husband of Maud B. (BERRY), Sedalia, MO
DIT 15 Oct 1918 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia at Camp Funston. Buried With 164 Depot Brigade. In Mt. Auburn Cemetery Lot , Space , Topeka in Oct 1918
* BURNETT, John
Pvt National Army b.1890 Enlisted 24 Sept 1917
Husband of Mattie Bradshaw (BROOKS) BURNETT, Topeka, KS
DIA 13 Dec 1917 in a crane accident in France. With H Co., 301st Stevedore Regimentt. Burial location being researched
* CARLSON, August Lawrence
Pvt, National Army b.21 Nov 1890 Bertrand, Phelps Co., NE Enlisted 24 June 1918 in Kansas City, MO
Son of Charles & Augusta (ADELGREN) CARLSON, Bertrand, Phelps Co., NE
KIA 1 Nov 1918 in the area of the Bois des Loges near Grandpre in the Meuse Argonne Offensive. With the Medical Detachment, 309th Machine Gun Battalion, 78th Division. Burial location being researched
* CHITWOOD, William Elmer (Gage Memorial)
(date & details of death & burial location being researched)
** CHRISTIAN, Pleasant T.
Sgt Regular Army b.Abt. 1893, Enlisted in regular army approx. 1915 from MO
Son of W.M.P. & Mrs. CHRISTIAN, Fredonia, NY, formerly of Topeka
KIA 5 Oct 1918 at Blanc Mont Ridge north of Sommepy-Tahure during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. With the 23rd Infantry, 2nd Division. Buried at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne, France Plot G, Row 32, Grave 5. Honor Roll Casualty List Nov 14, 1918.
* CLAYTON, Victor G.
Pvt Draftee in US Training b.26 July 1895 Republic Co., KS Enlisted 26 June 1918
Son of (the late) May CLAYTON, Wisner NE. Nephew of Mr & Mrs M. A. Sinclair, Densmore, Norton Co., KS
DIT 23 Sept 1918 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia at Camp Dix, NJ. With K Co., 133rd Infantry, 34th Division. Buried in Wisner Cemetery, Cuming Co., NE
COOPER Albert Calven
Pvt National Guard b.09 Jan 1896, Chalk, Lyon Co., KS Enlisted 14 July 1917 at Freemont, Dodge Co., NE
Son of Isaac & Laura COOPER, Topeka, KS
DFW 3 Sep 1918 following injuries received in late August in France (possibly during the capture of Juvigny during the Oise-Aisne Offensive). With K Co., 127th Infantry, 32nd Division. Buried at Suresnes American Cemetery, Suresnes, France Plot B, Row 8, Grave 3. Honor Roll Casualty List Oct 7, 1918.
CUMMICKEL William Henry
Pvt National Army b.14 May 1896, Le Mars, Plymouth Co., IA Enlisted 14 May 1918
Son of Charles W. & Olive B. CUMMICKEL, Topeka, KS
DFD 1 Oct 1918 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia in a base hospital (possibly near Toul) in France. With G Co., 7th Ammunition Train, 7th Division. Originally buried in French soil, remains returned to the US and re-interred in the Topeka Cemetery Section 75, Lot 59, Interment #16230 on 2 Sept 1920. Honor Roll Casualty List Nov 24, 1918.
DEACON Thomas Crosby P.
PFC Army b.03 Nov 1894 Topeka KS Enlisted 26 Nov 1917 at Kansas City, MO
Son of Dr. William J.V. & Mrs Myra (POWELL) DEACON, Donna, TX (formerly of Topeka)
DFD 24 Jan 1919 of tuberculosis at Chateauroux, Indre, France. With 312th Supply Company, 87th Division. Originally buried in French soil, remains returned to the US and re-interred in Arlington National Cemetery, VA (Section White Site 1065) on 15 Oct 1920
* DEMERRITT, Everett
Corp National Guard b.Jan 1898 in Gill, Clay Co. KS, Enlisted 19 Jan 1917
Son of William A. & Elizabeth J. DeMERRITT, Richland, Shawnee Co., KS
KIA 26 Sept 1918 in the initial attack on the first day of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in the area north of Boureuilles on the way to Varrennes (see Herbert Frank HUGHES below). With H Co., 137th Infantry, 35th Division. Buried at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne, France Plot G, Row 36, Grave 15. Honor Roll Casualty List Oct 21, 1918.
* De MOSS, George Washington
Pvt Draftee in US Training b.29 April 1897 Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, Enlisted 26 Sept 1918
Son of James & Dianna J. (FISHER) De MOSS, Topeka, KS
DIT 14 Oct 1918 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia at Camp Funston, KS. With the 164th Depot Brigade. Buried at Rochester Cemetery, Shawnee Co., KS Section 12, Lot 982 Interment #3328 on 17 Oct 1918 No Headstone
DICE, Thea McGaughey
Pvt National Guard b.24 May 1892, Goodland, Sherman Co., KS Enlisted Nov 1917 in Flat Willow, MT
Son of William M. & Rebecca DICE, Tecumseh, Shawnee Co., KS
DFD 30 Jan 1918 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia in France. With 163rd Infantry Supply Company, 41st Division. Originally buried in French soil, remains returned to the US and re-interred in Burlingame Cemetery, KS, Section 0 Lot 60 Space 8 on 7 Nov 1920
DICKERSON, Howard
Sgt Regular Army b.19 Mar 1892, Mendon, Chariton Co., MO Enlisted 26 May 1918 in Walsenburg, Huerfano Co., CO
Son of T.B. & Maria McGREGOR
DFW 13 Jun 1918 sustained during the assault on Belleau Wood at Chateau Thierry (also see Mulligan, Boyd in Surnames M - Z). With A Co., 2nd Engineers, 2nd Division. Buried at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, Belleau, France Plot A, Row 12, Grave 11
* DILATUSH, George Douglas
Pvt Draftee in US Training b.19 May 1891 Colby, Thomas Co., KS Enlisted 18 July 1918 at Omaha, NE
Son of Mary Alice (CHAPMAN) and (the late) Jarvis Jeffries DILATUSH, Topeka, KS
DIT 12 Oct 1918 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia at Camp Dodge, IA. With 4 Co., 163rd Depot Brigade. Buried at Topeka's Grantville Cemetery, KS on 15 Oct 1918
DOIDGE, Ralph Raymond
Pvt Draftee in US Training b.03 Sep 1896, Talmage, Dickinson Co., KS Enlisted 6 Sept 1918
Son of Alfred & Jennie W. DOIDGE, Abilene, KS. Husband of Edna Alma (HAZLITT), Topeka, KS
DIT 13 Oct 1918 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia at Camp Funston, KS. With the 31st Co., 164th Depot Brigade. Buried in the Topeka Cemetery Section 81, Lot 191, Interment #15544 on 16 Oct 1918
DOUD Eventus S. Jr.
Pvt National Army b.26 May 1892, Rossville, Shawnee Co., KS Enlisted 18 Sept 1917 in Shawnee Co.
Son of Rose Lea (NEAVES) & (the late) Eventus S. DOUD, Rossville, Shawnee Co., KS
KIA 10 Oct 1918 during the line of advance between Bantheville, Romagne and Sommerance in the Meuse Argonne Offensive. With Co H, 38th Infantry, 3rd Division. Originally buried in French soil, remains returned to the US and re-interred in the Rossville Cemetery, Shawnee Co., KS Section 1, Lot 3 on 02 Aug 1921. Honor Roll Casualty List Jan 16, 1918.
DOUGLASS Ora Vance
PFC Draftee in US Training b.19 Jun 1900, Dennison, Franklin Co., KS Enlisted May 1917
Son of William T. & Emma DOUGLAS, Topeka, KS
DIT 21 Jan 1918 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia at Camp Doniphan, TX. With B Co., 137th Infantry, 35th Division. Buried in the Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Shawnee County Section 023, Lot 009, Interment #0924
EATON Virgil J.
2Lt Coast Artillery b.10 Apr 1898, Ozawkie, Jefferson Co., KS Enlisted 9 Sept 1916
Son of Frank M. & Cordelia EATON
DIT 10 Mar 1918 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia at Fort Miley, San Fransisco, CA. With 18th Co., Private Coast Artillery Corps. Buried in the Topeka Cemetery Section 73, Lot 10, Interment #15335 on 18 Mar 1918
* ELLIS, Benjamin J.
Pvt Draftee in US Training b.10 Jan 1892, Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, Enlisted July 1918 in Shawnee Co.
Son of Jonathan L. & Laura M. ELLIS, Topeka, KS
DIT 21 Oct 1918 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia at Camp Lewis, WA. With the 13th Ammunition Train, Camp Lewis. Buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Topeka, KS Section 9, Lot 339, Space 3 on 29 Oct 1918 No Headstone
* ERICKSON, Charles
Pvt National Army b. 5 Aug 1888, Topeka, KS Enlisted 29 Apr 1918
Son of Ida & (the late) Alexander ERICKSON, Topeka, KS
DFW 19 Sept 1918 sustained on 12th Sept in and around the area of Bois de Mort Mare in the advance towards Thiaucourt on the first day of the St Mihiel Offensive (also seeJoseph David BROGDEN above and Zachary Alonzo GRANT below). With M Co., 353rd Infantry, 89th Division. Originally buried in French soil, remains returned to the US and re-interred in the Topeka Cemetery Section 75, Lot 146, Interment #16248 on 4 Oct 1920. Honor Roll Casualty List Jan 18, 1918.
* EVANS, LeRoy
PFC National Guard b.28 Aug 1894 in Forbus, Fentress Co., TN. Resident of Topeka but enlisted in Detroit, MI
Son of Than & Ermine EVANS, Forbus, TN
KIA 31 Aug 1918 during the capture and occupation of Juvigny in the Oise-Aisne Offensive. With E Co., 128th Infantry, 32nd Division. Originally buried in French soil, remains returned to the US and re-interred in the Topeka Cemetery Section 82, Lot 83, Interment #16338 on 15 Jan 1921
FAGER Aurie Earnest
PFC National Army b.05 Aug 1888, Osage City, Osage Co., KS Enlisted 27 April 1918 at Denver, CO
Son of Charles G. & Emma (SWANSON) FAGER, Topeka, KS
DFW 21 Nov 1918, sustained on 2 Nov in the Argonne Offensive, at Base Hospital #31 at Contrexéville, in the Vosges. With F Co., 354th Infantry, 89th Division. Originally buried in French soil, remains returned to the US and re-interred in the Topeka Cemetery Section 82, Lot 136, Interment #16439 on 30 May 1921. Honor Roll Casualty List Dec 14, 1918.
* FITZPATRICK, John Upton
PFC Draftee in US Training b. 28 July 1896 Shelbina, Shelby Co., MO Enlisted Sept 6, 1918
Son of James T. & Ermina G. FITZPATRICK, Richland, Shawnee Co., KS
DIT 14 Oct 1918 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia at Camp Funston. With 30 Co., 164 Depot Brigade. Buried at Shelbina Cemetery, Shelby Co., MO
** FLEMING, Harry
Cpl National Guard b.1896 KS
John & Emma Candas (HILLIGOSS) FLEMING, Atchison, Atchison Co., KS
DFD 4 Oct 1918 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia in France. With B Co., 112th Machine Gun Battalion, 29th Division. Buried at St. Mihiel American Cemetery, Thiaucourt, France, Plot A, Row 7, Grave 9. Honor Roll Casualty List Nov 7, 1918.
FLEMING John Leroy
Pvt National Army b.10 Apr 1896 Topeka KS Enlisted June 1918 in Shawnee Co.
Son of David C. & Catherine (DUNN) FLEMING, Topeka, KS
DFD 22 Oct 1918 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia, probably at the 21st Training Area near Semur, Cote dOr, France. With E Co., 352nd Infantry, 88th Div. Originally buried in French soil, remains returned to the US and re-interred in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Topeka Section 07, Lot 66-W-W. Honor Roll Casualty List Nov 26, 1918.
* FOLTZ, Lester Lawrence
Cpl National Guard b. 7 July 1893 Manhattan, Riley Co., KS Enlisted Sept 1917
Son of Hattie E. Foltz of Manhattan, Riley Co., KS
KIA 30 Sept 1918 following heavy shelling in the area between the town of Exermont and the Montrebeau Woods in the Meuse Argonne Offensive. With E Co., 140 Infantry 35th Division. Buried at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne, France Plot E, Row 1, Grave 2. Honor Roll Casualty List Dec 9, 1918.
FORD Richmond Virgil
Pvt Draftee in US Training b.19 Feb 1893 Galveston, Galveston Co., TX Enlisted 19 August 1917 at Arkansas City, Cowley Co., KS
Son of Richmond & (the late) Stelle M. FORD, Topeka, KS
DIT 7 Nov 1917 of spinal meningitis at Camp Funston, KS. With G Co., 353rd Infantry, 89th Division. Buried in the Mt Hope Cemetery, Topeka, KS Section 8, Lot 564 Space 9 on 10 Nov 1917
* FOSTER, Arthur (Gage Memorial)
(date & details of death & burial location being researched)
* FRANK, Joseph J.
Draftee in US Training b.6 Jan 1897 Russia
Son of Henry & Catherine FRANK, Topeka, KS
DIT 18 May 1917. Buried in the Mt Calvary Cemetery, Topeka, Section 07, Lot 19-E-W, Interment #304 on 20 May 1917
* FREEL, Harvey Willard
Pvt National Army b.Oct 1894 Nebraska, Enlisted 7 Dec 1917
Son of Alexander & Ida May FREEL, Hoyt, Jackson Co., KS
DFD 30 July 1919 in France. With 27 Ambulance Co 138th Infantry, 3rd Division. Burial location being researched)
* FRIEDBERG, Fay Sarah
War Dept. Washington, DC b.1897
Daughter of Samuel & May FRIEDBERG, Topeka
Died 30 Dec 1918 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumona in Washington, DC. With the Casualty Division of the Adjutant General's Office, War Dept. Buried in Topeka Cemetery Jewish Section Lot 10 on 3 Jan 1919)
** GARVER, John Diller
Lt. Navy b.7 Nov 1886 Salina, Saline Co., KS
Son of Judge Theodore Franklin & (the late) Della Mary (DILLER) GARVER. Husband of Eva Bessie (BAILEY)
DIT 11 Feb 1919 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia in New York. With the US Naval Steam Engineering School, Hoboken, NJ. Buried in the Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina, KS
GILLILAND Jesse J.
Sgt. National Guard b.14 Nov 1894 Cordell, Washita Co., OK. Enlisted 7 Aug 1917 at St Louis, MO
Son of James & Mary GILLILAND. Husband of Ruby Ruth (LAING), Topeka, KS
DFW 15 Oct 1918 from pneumonia, after being gassed and wounded while in action, possibly in the opening stages of the Meuse Argonne Offensive, in the Rossignol Woods. With K Co., 138th Infantry, 35th Division. Originally buried in French soil, remains returned to the US and re-interred in the Topeka Cemetery Section 82, Lot 85, Interment #16452 on 11 June 1921. Honor Roll Casualty List Nov 20, 1918.
* GLASS, Hubert William
Cpl. Draftee in US Training
Son of Mr. & Mrs. William M. GLASS
DIT 19 June 1918 by drowning at the Rockwell Aviation Field, San Diego, CA. With the Medical Corps, Army. Burial location being researched
GOODSELL Clyde M.
Pvt National Guard b.13 Aug 1887 Osage City, Osage Co., KS Enlisted 13 Aug 1917
Son of Clarence M. & Emily A. GOODSELL. Husband of Mary L. (HUMBERT), Topeka, KS
DIT 4 Jun 1918 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia in Liverpool, England while enroute with his unit to France. With HQ Co., 130th Field Artillery, 35th Division. Originally buried in English soil, remains returned to the US and re-interred in the Osage City North Cemetery, KS Section E-05, Lot 35, Space 1 on 5 Sept 1920
GRAF Conrad Henry
Pvt Draftee in US Training b.13 Dec 1886 Munjor, Ellis Co., KS Enlisted July 1918 in Shawnee Co.
Son of Mike & Anna GRAF, Munjor, Ellis Co., KS
DIT 23 Dec 1918 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia at Kelly Field, TX. With the Aero Squadron Flying School Detachment, Kelly Field. TX. Burial location being researched
GRANT Zachary Alonzo
Pvt National Army b.28 Aug 1887 Mirabile, Caldwell Co., MO Enlisted April 1918 at Burlington, Coffey Co., KS
Son of Zachary Taylor & (the late) Mary E. (LANKFORD) GRANT, Burlington, Coffey Co., KS
KIA 12 Sep 1918 in and around the area of Bois de Mort Mare in the advance towards Thiaucourt on the first day of the St Mihiel Offensive (also see Joseph David BROGDEN and Charles ERICKSON above). With K Co., 353rd Infantry, 89th Division. Buried at St. Mihiel American Cemetery, Thiaucourt, France Plot B, Row 3, Grave 23. Honor Roll Casualty List Oct 15, 1918.
* GREENE, Lloyd Chester
Pvt National Army b.30 July 1892 Overbrook, Osage Co. KS Enlisted 24 April 1918 at Kansas City, MO
Son of Mrs. Ida L., Topeka, KS & (the late) John B. GREENE, Paola, Miami Co., KS
DFW 18 Oct 1918 in France, from pneumonia, after being gassed (Oct 4) while in action, possibly at Pont-a-Mousson during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. With F Co., 354th Infantry, 89th Division. Originally buried in French soil, remains returned to the US and re-interred in Arlington National Cemetery, VA (Section European Site 2103) date unknown. Honor Roll Casualty List Nov 25, 1918.
HANEY Golden Herbert
S2C Navy b.23 Nov 1899 West Liberty, Morgan Co., KY Enlisted 31 July 1918
Son of Wilson Marion & Mary Adaline HANEY, Soldier, Shawnee Co., KS
DIT 2 Oct 1918 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia at the Naval Hosp, Great Lakes Naval Training School, IL. With 25 Co., 17th Regiment. Buried at Rochester Cemetery, Shawnee Co., KS Section 10, Lot 1087, Interment #3324 on 7 Oct 1918
* HAUGHEY, Glenn E.
Lt, Draftee in US Training b. 1884 Wellington, Sumner Co., KS
Son of John W. & (the late) Mrs. HAUGHEY, Topeka, KS & husband of Geneva (YOUNG) Wakeeney, Trego Co., KS
DIT 24 Oct 1918 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia at Camp Oglethorpe, GA. With the Medical Officers Training School. Buried in the IOOF Cemetery, Smithville, MO on 31 Oct 1918
* HEIZER, Robert Stauffer
Lt Marines b. 25 Sept 1888 Osage City, Osage Co., KS
Son of Judge Robert C. & Minerva E. (WHITMAN) HEIZER, Osage City, Osage Co., KS
KIA 11 June 1918 by machine gun fire during the capture of Belleau Wood at the battle of Chateau-Thierry. With the 5th (43rd F Co.) Marine Regiment attached to the 2nd Division. Originally buried in French soil, remains returned to the US and re-interred in Arlington National Cemetery, VA (Section S.W.H Site Lot 4416) on 3 Feb 1922. Honor Roll Casualty List Sept 10, 1918.
* HELLSTROM, Ernest H.
Pvt Army b.2 March 1894 Richland, Shawnee Co., KS, Enlisted July 1918 in Douglas Co., KS
Son of Max R. & (the late) Lennis M. HELLSTROM, Richland, Shawnee Co., KS
Died 4 Oct 1918. With G Co., 70th Infantry ? Division. Burial location being researched
HERMAN Claude Eugene
PFC National Army b.09 Nov 1886 Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS Enlisted Oct 1917
Son of Susan T. & (the late) Matthew C. HERMAN, Topeka, KS
DFW 02 Oct 1918 sustained on 13 Sept 1918 while clearing resistance through the village of Boullionville on the second day of the St Mihiel Offensive. With the 341st Machine Gun Battalion, 89th Division. Tablets of the Missing at St. Mihiel American Cemetery, Thiaucourt, France. Honor Roll Casualty List Dec 4, 1918.
* HICKOX, Charles Marvin
Pvt. Army Enlisted Aug 1917 at Holton, Jackson Co, KS
Son of Willa HICKOX, CA (formerly of Topeka, KS)
DIA 29 Dec 1918 (possibly at Kyllburg) during the US occupation in Germany. With HQ Co., 3rd Army Corps. Honor Roll Casualty List Jan 20, 1919. Burial location being researched
*HOHBERG, Albert
Cpl National Army b.29 Feb 1892 Rising Sun, Polk Co., IA Enlisted Sept 1917 in Shawnee Co.
Son of Margaret & (the late) Gustav HOHBERG, Soldier, Shawnee Co., KS
KIA 22 Oct 1918 near Hill 262, Bantheville Woods during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. With D Co., 353rd Infantry, 89th Division. Buried at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne, France Plot H, Row 19, Grave 25. Honor Roll Casualty List Dec 2, 1918.
HUGHES Herbert Frank
Pvt National Guard b.18 Jun 1897 Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO Enlisted April 1917
Son of Frank & Jessie M. HUGHES, Yates Center, Woodson Co., KS
KIA 26 Sept 1918 in the initial attack on the first day of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in the area north of the town of Boureuilles on the way to Varrennes (see Everett DeMERRITT above). With L Co., 137th Infantry, 35th Division. Buried at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne, France Plot C, Row 41, Grave 15
HUITT Edward W.
Cpl National Guard b.07 Nov 1897 Kane, Greene Co., IL Enlisted 30 July 1917
Son of William J. & Fanny G. HUITT
DIA 5 Dec 1918 in a train accident in France. With Co C, 139th Infantry, 35th Division. Originally buried in French soil, remains returned to the US and re-interred in Arlington National Cemetery, Section Europe Site 3063, date unknown. Honor Roll Casualty List Jan 4, 1919.
JESSOP Charles Thomas
PFC National Guard b.28 Jun 1900 Newton, Harvey Co., KS Enlisted 14 April 1917
Son of James A. & Minnie S. JESSOP, Lyndon, Osage Co., KS
KIA in the evening of 29 Sep 1918 southeast of the Bois de Montrebeau, by a high expolsive shell, while on the way to the front lines with a message, during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive (see also Alfred BAKER above and Fred F. NORRIS in Surnames L-Z). With A Co., 110th Engineers, 35th Division. Buried at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne, France Plot D, Row 21, Grave 29. Honor Roll Casualty List Nov 10, 1918.
JONES David R.
Pvt Draftee in US Training b.30 Oct 1890 Peterton, Osage Co., KS Enlisted 14 May 1918
Son of Elizabeth (ADAMS) & (the late) Robert G. JONES. Husband of Marie (HARRIS)
DIT 12 Oct 1918 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia at Jefferson Barracks, MO. With the Gen Mil Serv 16 Ret Co, Jefferson Barracks, MO. Buried at Osage City Cemetery, KS Section 73, Lot 02 on 15 Oct 1918
JONES Fred Lloyd
Pvt National Guard b.18 Oct 1893 Topeka, KS Enlisted May 1917
Son of Richard R. & Melita A. (JONES) JONES, Topeka, KS
DFD 9 Aug 1919 from pluerisy at Fort Sheridan, IL after returning from the Western Front in France. With the Medical Corps, 130th Field Artillery, 35th Division. Buried in the Topeka Cemetery Section 81, Lot 256, Interment #15881 on 14 Aug 1919
JOSEPH Frederick M.
Pvt Draftee in US Training b.26 Jul 1887 Topeka, KS Enlisted 4 Sept 1918
Son of Abraham C. & Julia (CHRISTIE) JOSEPH (both deceased), Topeka, KS
DIT 15 Oct 1918 of complications from the Spanish influenza and pneumonia at Camp Funston KS. Buried in the Topeka Cemetery Jewish Section Lot 47 on 18 Oct 1918
KANODE Milton Irving
Pvt National Army b.26 Mar 1892 Fairbury, Jefferson Co., NE Enlisted 20 April 1917
Son of Hervey W. & Mary M. (HAMPE) KANODE, Topeka, KS
KIA 3 Oct 1918 during a most violent artillery barrage at the Grange aux Bois Farm during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. With F Co., 361st Infantry, 91st Division. Honor Roll Casualty List Nov 26, 1918. Burial location being researched
KARR William Frank
Sapper Canadian Expeditionary Force b.30 Aug 1863 Des Moines, IA. Enlisted 31 Oct 1916
Son of Sarah KARR & husband of (the late) Amanda (WALKER)
DFW 28 Oct 1917 sustained during the push on Passchendaele in the Third Battle of Ypres in the middle of Oct 1917. With the 10th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops. Buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium
KETTERING Lester Eugene
Pvt Regular Army b.30 Aug 1894 Winfield, Cowley Co., KS Enlisted Dec 1917 in York, NE
Son of Sarah Minnie Carmina (MATTHEWS) & (the late) George KETTERING
DIA 9 Jul 1918 in France of an accidental gunshot wound in the general area northwest of Chateau Thierry. With 16th Field Artillery, 4th Division. Buried at Suresnes American Cemetery, Suresnes, France Plot A Row 6 Grave 11
* KLINE, Warren Stanley
Pvt, National Army b. 6 May 1890 Salem, Greenwood Co., KS Enlisted 4 Oct 1917
Son of Charles & Hannah M. KLINE, Lucerne, Sheridan Co., KS
KIA 6 Oct 1918 in the area north of Cierges in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. With K Co., 4th Infantry, 3rd Division. Buried at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne, France Plot D Row 8 Grave 33. Honor Roll Casualty List Apr 7, 1919.
KLINGE William
Sgt Draftee in US Training b.29 Aug 1889 Kansas City MO
Son of Augusta & (the late) William KLINGE, Topeka, KS
DIT 24 Jan 1919 of lobar pneumonia at Brooks Field, TX. With the 134th Aer Squadron, Brooks Field, TX. Buried in the Topeka Cemetery Section 75, Lot 122, Interment #15706 on 28 Jan 1919