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Iowans who served during WWI 'G' |
Gallagher, Paul Henry. Army #1,846,082; registrant, Cass county; born, Rock Rapids, Iowa, June 24, 1894 of American parents; occupation, bookkeeper; enlisted in Quartermaster Corps, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National guard, at Fargo, on July 24, 1917; served in Quartermaster corps, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard to discharge. Grade: Sergeant 1st Class, July 30, 1917. Discharged at Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Fla. on Nov 5, 1918, as a Sergeant 1st Class, to accept commission. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, Quartermaster Corps, on Nov 6, 1918; assigned to Quartermaster Corps, to discharge. Discharged at Camp Grant, Ill., on Aug 9, 1919, as a 2nd Lieutenant. (Vol 2 pg 1011)
Galleger, Thomas William. Army #2,703,024; registrant, Mountrail county; born, Emmetsburg, Iowa, Jan 25, 1894 of Irish-American parents; occupation, telegrapher; inducted at Stanley on June 24, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Headquarters Company, 337th Field Artillery, to July 19, 1918; 5th Company, 2nd Battalion, 163rd Depot Brigade, to July 28, 1918; Company A, 313th Field Signal Battalion, Signal Corps, to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Nov. 1, 1918; overseas from Aug 17, 1918, to May 29, 1919. Engagement: Defensive Sector - Center (Alsace). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on June 11, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 2 pg 1012)
Galusha, Fred Owen. Army #303,170; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born, Prairie City, Iowa, Feb 8, 1896; occupation, painter; enlisted in Co D, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Minot, on April 21, 1917; called into feferal service World War on July 15, 1917; served in Co D, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard to (date not given); Co D, 164th Infantry to Jan 9, 1918; Co B, 18th Infantry to discharge; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to Jan 25, 1919. Engagement: Defensive Sector - Ansauville (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on March 3, 1919 as a Private, Surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 5%. (Vol 2 pg 1014)
Ganser, Edward Clare. Army #17,839; registrant, Dickey county; born, Worthington, Iowa, May 23, 1890 of American parents; occupation, grainbuyer; enlisted in Co K, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Ellendale, on Aug 2, 1917; served in Co K, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, to Oct 5, 1917; 162nd Ambulance Company, 116th Sanitary Train, 41st Division to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, Jan 16, 1918; Wagoner, Aug 12, 1918; overseas from Dec 12, 1917 to May 9, 1919. Engagements: Offensive - Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors - Baccarat and St. Die (Lorraint); Anould and Gerardmer (Alsace). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on May 22, 1919 as a Private.
(Vol 2 pg 1016)
Gansz, Homer Elmer. Army #2,559,459; registrant, McHenry county; born, Corwith, Iowa Dec 15, 1894 of American parents; occupation, bookkeeper; inducted at Towner on March 28, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade to discharge. Grades: Corporal Aug 1, 1918; Sergeant, Sept 12, 1918. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on Feb 28, 1919 as a Sergeant. (Vol 2 pg 1016)
Gardner, Carl Edwin. Army #3,081,002; not a registrant, under age; born, Maxwell, Iowa, Nov 2, 1899 of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted at Fargo on June 8, 1918; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in Medical Department to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class Feb 1, 1919; overseas from Aug 15, 1918 to June 4, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on June 21, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 2 pg 1018)
Gardner, Glen Garfield. Army #2,855,466; registrant, Golden Valley county; born, New Hampton, Iowa Sept 28, 1891; occupation, farmer; inducted at Beach on April 29, 1918; served in Co K, 349th Infantry to May 16, 1918; Co D, 345th Machine Gun Battalion to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, oct 191, 1918; overseas from June 13, 1918 to June 6, 1919. Engagements: Offensives - St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors - Puvenelle and Villers-en-Haye (Lorraine). Discharged on June 16, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 2 pg 1019)
Gardner, John William. Navy #1,602,304; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born, New Hampton, Iowa May 16, 1888 of Canadian parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted in the Navy at Sentinel Butte, on May 1, 1917; served at Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill., to July 24, 1917; Receiving Ship, Philadelphia, Pa., to Aug 14, 1917; USS Seattle, to Nov 11, 1918. Grades: fireman 3rd Class 396 days; Musician 1st Class, 163 days. Discharged from USS Seattle on Feb. 15, 1919 as a Musician 1st Class. (Vol 2 pg 1019)
Garvin, Lake Verner. Army # 992,943; registrant, Ransom county; born, Burlington, Iowa, Sept 21, 1889 of Irish-American parents; occupation, locomotive fireman; enlisted in the Reserve Corps at Fort Omaha, Nebr. on Feb 9, 1918; called into active service on June 1, 1918; sent to Camp Dick, Texas; served in School of Military Aeronautics, Austin, Texas, to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class Feb 9, 1918. Discharged at Kelly Field, Texas on May 10, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 2 pg 1024)
Gearman, Lester H. Army #713,535; registrant, Renville county; born, Boone, Iowa; May 11, 1892; occupation, farmer; inducted at Mohall on Sept 18, 1917; served in Co A, 338th Field Artillery to Nov 23, 1917; 376th Aero Squadron, to Aug 27, 1918; 199th Aero Squadron to discharge. Grade: Corporal, April 1, 1918; overseas from June 30, 1918 to May 26, 1919. Engagement: Offensive - Meuse-Argonne. Discharged on June 9, 1919 as a Corporal. (Vol 2 pg 1028)
Gednalske, Herman Joseph. Navy # 1,604,591; registrant, Hettinger county; born, Dubuque, Iowa Nov 21, 1892 of German-American parents; occupation, barber; enlisted in the Navy at Aberdeen, S. Dak, on April 1, 1918; home awaiting orders until April 21, 1918; served at naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill., to May 15, 1918; Naval Air Station, Pauillac, France to June 10, 1918; Northern Bombing Squadron, St. Inglevert, France, to Nov 11, 1918. Grades: Apprentice Seaman, 122 days; Seaman 2nd Class, 102 days. Discharged at Minneapolis, Minn. on June 3, 1919 as a Seaman 2nd Class. (Vol 2 pg 1029)
Geist, Charles Edward. Army #918,913; registrant, Ward county; born, Independence, Iowa March 5, 1894 of American parents; occupation, optician; inducted at Minot on Feb 23, 1918; sent to Fort Leavenworth, Kans.; served in Co A, 324th Field Signal Battalion, to June 25, 1918; Co C, 304th Field Signal Battalion, to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class April 181, 1818; overseas from July 8, 1918 to May 26, 1919. Engagements: Offensive - Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Avocourt and Troyon (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on June 6, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 2 pg 1032)
Gerhardt, Verne Arthur. Army #2,560,195; registrant, Mountrail county; born, Fort Dodge, Iowa Dec 6, 1890 of German-American parents; occupation, clerk; inducted at Stanley on Mar 29, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co C, 1st Battalion, 163rd Depot Brigade to Apr 22, 1918; Co C, 139th Infantry to discharge; overseas from May 3, 1918 to Apr 28, 1919; wounded, slightly, Sept 30, 1918. Engagements: Offensive - Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Grange-le-Comte (Lorraine); Gerardmer (Alsace). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on May 10, 1919 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1035-1036)
German, Rudolpph Jacob. Army # 4,039,837; registrant, Slope county; born, St. Benedict, Iowa, Feb 17, 1894; occupation, farmer; inducted at Amidon on July 20, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in 160th Depot Brigade to Aug 17, 1918; Co D, 40th Infantry to discharge. Discharged on Apr 8, 1919 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1036)
Gerstmann, Gustav. Army #2,159,866; registrant, born, Davenport, Iowa, Jan 1892; inducted at Fairmont, Minn. on Feb 25, 1918; served in Co M, 351st Infantry to April 4, 1918; Co H, 132nd Infantry to discharge; overseas from May 17, 1918 to Jan 19, 1919. Engagement: Defensive Sector - Amiens (Picardy). Discharged on April 3, 1919 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1037)
Gerstner, Edward Joseph. Army #2,560,613; registrant, Walsh county; born Jackson, Iowa July 20, 1893 of American-Canadian parents; occupation, barber; inducted at Grafton on Mar 30, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade to Apr 29, 1918; 108th Sanitary Train, to May 1, 1918; Ambulance co No. 130, 108th Sanitary Train, to discharge; overseas from June 4, 1918, to May 24, 1919. Engagements: Offensives - Somme; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Verdun-Fromereville and Troyon (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on June 1, 1919 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1037)
Gibbs, Percy Ray. Army #2,559,323; registrant, Bottineau county; born, Armstrong, Iowa, Aug 21, 1894 of American-Canadian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Bottineau on Mar 28, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade, to July 2, 1918; Base Hospital No 6, to Aug 7, 1918; Medical Detachment, 125th Infantry to April 18, 1919; Co L, 125th Infantry to discharge; overseas from June 11, 1918 to May 18, 1919. Engagements: Offensives - Oise-Aisne; Meuse-Argonne. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on May 26, 1919 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1042)
Gibson, Fred Edgar. Army #2,144,824; registrant, Stutsman county; born, Clinton, Iowa, Dec 11, 1894 of American parents; occupation, plumber; inducted at Jamestown on Apr 1, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade to discharge. Grade: Sergeant, Dec 9, 1918. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa on May 28, 1919, as a Sergeant. (Vol 2 pg 1043)
Giffey, Ernest Andrew. Army #3,455,272; registrant, McLean county; born, McCausland, Iowa July 3, 1892 of German parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Washburn on Aug 31, 1918; sent to University of North Dakota; served in Students Army Training Corps, to Oct 28, 1918; Motor Transport Corps, Repair Unit No 304, Fort Sam Houston, Texas to Dec 15, 1918; Service park Unit No 484, Motor Transport Corps to discharge. Discharged at Camp Lewis, Wash. on March 15, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1046)
Gifford, Waldo. Army #4,704,128; registrant, born, Mitchell, Iowa, April 17, 1892; occupation not given; inducted at Weld county, Colo. on Aug 28, 1918; served in Co D, 75th Infantry to discharge. Discharged on Feb 10, 1919 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1046)
Gilbertson, Allen Simon. Army #none; registrant, Traill county; born Waukon, Iowa Jan 21, 1894 of Norwegian-American parents; occupation, clerk; enlisted in Co L, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard at Hillsboro on June 20, 1910; called into federal service on June 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; commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, May 17, 1917; called into federal service World War, on July 15, 1917; assigned to Co L, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Co L, 164th Infantry) to (date not given); Motor Transport corps, 1st Depot division, to discharge. Promoted: 1st Lieutenant, Oct 20, 1917. Principal stations: Hillsboro, N. Dak.; Camp Greene, N.C.; Camp Mills, N.Y.; Camp Merritt, N.J.; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to Aug 30, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Sept 17, 1919 as a 1st Lieutenant. (Vol 2 pg 1048)
Gile, Daniel Webster. Army #2,786,663; registrant, Sioux county; born Marshalltown, Iowa Feb 9, 1893 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Fort Yates on May 25, 1918; sent to Camp Lewis, Wah.; served in 11th Company, 3rd Battalion, 166th Depot Brigade, to June 20, 1918; Company D, 348th Machine gun Battalion, to discharge; overseas from July 6, 1918 to April 2, 1919. Engagements: offensives - Meuse-Argonne; Ypres-Lys. Defensinve Sector: Aubreville (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on April 22, 1919 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1051)
Gill, John Winship. Army #2,786,792; registrant, McLean county; born Guthrie Center, Iowa July 7, 1892 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Washburn on May 24, 1918; sent to Camp Lewis, Wash.; served in Co A, 158th Infantry to Sept 11, 1918; Co D, 128th Infantry to Nov 26, 1918; 330th Machine Gun Battalion to Feb 19, 1919; Camp Dodge Detachment, 330th Machine Gun Battalion, to discharge; overseas from Aug 11, 1918 to April 8, 1919. Engagement: Offensive - Meuse-Argonne. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on April 17, 1919 as a Private, surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 10%. (Vol 2 pg 1052)
Gillespie, Matthew. Army #45,388; not a registrant, under age; born, Manchester, Iowa, Aug 24, 1898 of American parents; occupation, plumber; enlisted on Co A, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard at Bismarck on April 26, 1917; served in Co A, 1st Infantry North Dakota National Guard (Co A, 164th Infantry) to Jan 9, 1918; Headquarters Company, 18th Infantry, to April 16, 1919; Headquarters Detachment, 1st division, to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class may 24, 1918; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to Sept 5, 1919. Engagements: Offensives - Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive: Montdidier-Noyon. Defensive Sectors: Ansauville and Saizerais (Lorraine); Cantigny (Picardy). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Sept 24, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 2 pg 1054)
Gillette, Raymond Joseph. Army #47,849; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born, Blockton, Iowa, Aug 15, 1899 of American parents; enlisted in Co D, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard at Minot on March 6, 1915; called into federal service on June 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 July 15, 1917; served in Co D, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Co D, 164th Infantry) to Jan 9, 1918; Co I, 18th Infantry to may 16, 1918; Medical Detachment 1st Battalion, 163rd Depot Brigade to Feb 15, 1919; Company No. 13, Battalion No. 4, 154th Depot Brigade, to discharge. Grades: Corporal July 27, 1917; Sergeant, Aug 11, 1917; Private, Nov 1, 1917; Private 1st Class, April 25, 1918; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to Feb 13, 1919; wounded slightly, Jan 30, 1918; wounded slightly, April 29, 1918. Engagements: Defensive Sectors - Ansauville (Lorraine); Cantigny (Picardy). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Feb 27, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 2 pg 1054-1055)
Gilmore, Archie LeRoy. Army #46, 179; registrant, Williams county, born, Hartley, Iowa May 1, 1896 of American parents; occupation, laborer; enlisted in Co D, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard at Minot on July 5, 1917; called into federal service World War on July 15, 1917; served in Co D, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Co D, 164th Infantry) to Jan 9, 1918; Co B, 18th Infantry, to death; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to death. Engagements: Offensive - Meuse-Argonne. Defensive - Montdidier-Noyon. Defensive Sectors: Ansauville (Lorraine); Cantigny (Picardy). Killed in action Oct 9, 1918; buried, Grave 37, Row 23, Block A, Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, Meuse, France. 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 2 pg 1056-1057)
Gilmore, Ernest Valentine. Army #967,551; registrant, McHenry county; born, Hutchings, Iowa Feb 14, 1892; occupation, chauffeur; enlisted at Minot on Nov 27, 1917; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in 170th Aero Squadron, to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, May 1, 1918; Chauffeur, Nov 17, 1918; overseas from March 6, 1918 to June 12, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on June 23, 1919 as a Chauffeur. (Vol 2 pg 1057)
Gilmore, John C. Army #45,615; not a registrant, under age; born Everly, Iowa, March 13, 1898 of American parents; occupation, laborer; enlisted in Co D, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard at Minot, on June 6, 1917; called into federal service World War, on July 15, 1917; served in Co D, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Co D, 164th Infantry) to Jan 9, 1918; Co B, 18th Infantry to Feb 10, 1918; Supply Company, 18th Infantry to discharge. Grades: Wagoner, May 1, 1918; Mechanic, May 1, 1919; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to Sept 3, 1919. Engagements: Offensives -- Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive: Montdidier-Noyon. Defensive Sectors: Ansauville and Saizerais (Lorraine); Cantigny (Picardy). discharged at Camp Merritt, N.J. on Sept 5, 1919 as a Horseshoer. Cited in General Orders No. 5, Headquarters, 1st Infantry Brigade, AEF, Selters, Germany, June 1, 1919 for gallant conduct and self-sacrificing spirit displayed during the battles of Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. The success of these engagements was due to the efforts and spirit of the officers and enlisted men engaged. Entitled to wear a silver star. (Vol 2 pg 1057)
Gilmore, Samuel Alexander. Army #4,035,475; registrant, Rolette county; born, Milford, Iowa May 23, 1889; occupation, blacksmith; inducted at Rolla on July 22, 1918; served in Auxiliary Remount Depot No. 320 to Nov 9, 1918; 160th Depot Brigade to discharge. Discharged on Jan 28, 1919 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1058)
Gingrey, Merhl Edward. Army #3,681,018; registrant, Stutsman county; born, Sheldon, Iowa Oct 15, 1894 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducated at Jamestown on June 24, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co A, 339th Machine Gun Battalion, to discharge; overseas from Aug 16, 1918 to May 29, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on June 11, 1919 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1058)
Gingrey, Roy McKinley. Army #2,106,539; registrant Steele county; born, Sheldon, Iowa March 27, 1896 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Sherbrooke on Sept 21, 1917; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co M, 352nd Infantry to Nov 29, 1917; Co I, 347th Infantry to June 10, 1918; Camp Pike June Replacement Draft, to July 8, 1918; Co G, 163rd Infantry to July 13, 1918; Co D, 9th Infantry to discharge; overseas from June 20, 1918 to April 18, 1919; wounded slightly July 18, 1918; wounded severely Nov 3, 1918. Engagements: Offensives -- Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Chateau-Thierry (Ile-de-France); Limey (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on May 1, 1919 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1058)
Glanville, Sylvester. Marine #4,613,385; registrant, Bottineau county; born, Mason City, Iowa, Dec 6, 1893 of American parents; occupation, mechanic; enlisted in the Marine Corps at St. Paul, Minn. Oct 12, 1917; sent to parris Island, S.C.; served in Co E, Parris Island, S.C. to Jan 3, 1918; 131st Company, Quantico, Va, to May 1, 1918; Headquarters Company, 11th Regiment to Sept 7, 1918; Comany C, Overseas Depot to Sept 26, 1918; Company D, 11th Regiment, to Sept 30, 1918; arrived in France, Oct 13, 1918; served in Marine Detachment, 5th Battalion, Provisional Regiment to Oct 15, 1919; returned to Hoboken, N.J.; served in Barracks Detachment, New York, N.Y. to Oct 29, 1919; Casual Detachment, Quantico, Va to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Jan 1, 1919. Discharged at Quantico, Va., on Nov. 15, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 2 pg 1064)
Glass, Rex Alexander. Army #877,567; registrant, Adams county; born, Lacona, Iowa April 2, 1896 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducated at Hettinger on March 4, 1918; sent to Vancouver Barracks, Wash.; served in 4th Company, Casual Detachment, Air Service, Signal Corps, Vancouver Barracks, Wash to April 23, 1918; 8th Company, Causal Detachment, Air Service, Signal corps, Vancouver Barracks, Wash. to May 1, 1918; 5th Company, Casual Detachment, Air Service, Signal Corps, Vancouver Barracks, Wash., to May 9, 1918; 3rd Company, casual Detachment, Air Service, Signal Corps, Spruce production Division, Vancouver Barracks, Wash. to June 15, 1918; 25th Provisional Squadron, Air Service, Signal Corps, Newport, Ore., (88th Spruce Squadron) to discharge. Discharged at Vancouver Barracks, Wash. on Jan 7, 1919 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1065)
Gleason, Adrian Joseph. Navy #1,609,929; not a registarant, under age; born Mason City, Iowa April 2, 1897; occupation, bookkeeper; enlisted in the Navy at Minneapolis, Minn on May 31, 1918; served at Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill., to Oct 8, 1918; Naval Training Station, Hampton Roads, Va., to Nov 11, 1918. Grades: Apprentice Seaman, 85 days; Seaman 2nd Class, 79 days. Discharged at Hampton Roads, Va., on Jan 10, 1919 as a Seaman 2nd Class. (Vol 2 pg 1065)
Glowczewsky, Eugene Charles. Army #2,704,579; registrant, Renville county; born Storm Lake, Iowa Feb 25, 1888 of Polish-American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Mohall on June 24, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co A, 352nd Infantry, to discharge. Grade: Bugler, Nov 21, 1918; overseas from Aug 16, 1918, to June 3, 1919. Engagement: Defensive Sector: Ceenter (Alsace). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on June 13, 1919 as a Bugler. (Vol 2 pg 1068)
Good, Charles Everton. Army #2,352,485; not a registrant, under age; born Granville, Iowa Apr 18, 1899 of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted in Co K, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard at Dickinson, on June 15, 1917; served in Co K, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Co K, 164th Infantry) to July 23, 1918; Co C, 306th Infantry to discharge; overseas from Mar 8, 1918 to Apr 25, 1919. Engagements: Offensives -- Oise-Aisne; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Baccarat (Lorraine); Vesle (Champagne). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on May 18, 1919 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1075)
Goodman, Ralph Eugene. Navy #1,612,884; not a registrant, under age; born Council Bluffs, Iowa, Dec 14, 1899 of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted in the Navy at Minneapolis, Minn. on Feb 13, 1918; home awaiting orders until April 9, 1918; served at Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill., to May 3, 1918; Naval Training Station, Norfolk, Va. to Aug 22, 1918; Naval Hospital, Hamption Roads, Va. to Sept 10, 1918; Naval Training Station, Norfolk, Va. to Sept 17, 1918; USS Vermont to Nov 11, 1918. Grade: Apprentice Seaman, 271 days. Discharged at Minneapolis, Minn. on Sept 25, 1919 as a Seaman 2nd Class. (Vol 2 pg 1077)
Goodman, Robert Sanford. Marine #271,356; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born, Harlan, Iowa, March 27, 1890 of American parents; occupation, cook; enlisted in the Marine Corps at Los Angeles, Calif. on Dec 15, 1915; served in San Domingo, from April 6, 1917 to April 21, 1917; Virgin Islands from Apr 21, 1917 to Oct 26, 1917; Quantico, Va. from Oct 26, 1917 to Jan 9, 1918; 34th Company from Jan 9, 1918, to Feb 10, 1918; arrived in France Feb 25, 1918; served in 140th Company from May 20, 1918 to June 12, 1918; 23rd Company, 6th Machine gun Battalion from June 12, 1918 to Nov 19, 1918; in Hospital from Nov 19, 1918 to April 10, 1919; returned to New York, N.Y. April 20, 1919, and served there to April 27, 1919; Portsmouth, N.H. from April 27, 1919 to discharge. Grades: Corporal Nov 27, 1917; Sergeant March 22, 1918; Private April 20, 1918; Corporal Sept 8, 1918; Sergeant, Nov 1, 1918; Private April 21, 1919; wounded Nov 10, 1918. engagements: Chateau-Thierry; Aisne-Marne Offensive (Soissons); Marbache Sector; St. Mihiel Offensive; Meuse-Argonne (Champagne); Meuse-Argonne, including crossing of Meuse River. Discharged at Portsmouth, N.H. Nov 30, 1919 as a Private upon report of medical survey, for disability. Prievious military record: US Marine corps from Nov 23, 1911 to Nov 22, 1915. Awarded French Fourragere. Cited in General Order No 64, Page 59, Second Division, as follows: "The above named Robert Sanford Goodman is cited for gallantry in action against the enemy in the Meuse-Argonne." (Vol 2 pg 1078)
Gorder, Lester Weltzin. Army #none; registrant, Ward county; born Cylinder, Iowa Feb 18, 1893 of American parents; occupation, banker; enrolled in the Second Officers Training Camp at Fort Snelling, Minn. on Aug 27, 1917; commissioned and called into active service as a 1st Lieutenant on Nov 27, 1917; assigned to 10th Infantry to June 20, 1918; 34th Company, Medical Training Detachment to Aug 24, 1918; Company No. 5, Camp Hancock August Replacement Draft to Sept 12, 1918; 148th Machine Gun Battalion to Nov 20, 1918; 306th Machine Gun Battalion to Jan 27, 1919; 302nd Supply Train to Feb 1, 1919; 9th Machine Gun Battalion to discharge; overseas from Aug 24, 1918 to Aug 12, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dix, N.J. on Aug 28, 1919 as a 1st Lieutenant. (Vol 2 pg 1080-1081)
Goss, Rollin Vincent. Navy #1,614,430; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born, Sheffield, Iowa Apr 8, 1898 of American parents; occupation, student; enlisted in the Navy at Fargo on Apr 29, 1917; served on Receiving Ship, New York, N.Y. to July 25, 1917; Receiving Ship, Boston, Mass. to Aug 9, 1917; Harvard Radio School, Cambridge, Mass. to Oct 1, 1917; Receiving ship, Boston, Mass to Oct 3, 1917; USS Pennsylvania to Oct 10, 1917; USS South Carolina to Oct 31, 1917; Receiving ship, Norfolf, Va. to Jan 2, 1918; SS Munplace to Aug 31, 1918; Receiving Ship, Norfolk, Va to Sept 18, 1918; SS Munplace to Nov 11, 1918. Grades: Landsman Electrician, Radio, 155 days; Electrician 3rd Class, Radio, 212 days; Electrician 2nd Class, Radio, 194 days. Discharged at Great Lakes, Ill. on Feb 20, 1919 as an Electrician 2nd Class, Radio. (Vol 2 pg 1086)
Gossman, Lee Francis. Army #28,330; registrant, LaCrosse, Wis.; born, Decorah, Iowa, Aug 21, 1891 of American parents; occupation salesman; enlisted at Bismarck on July 23, 1917; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in 492nd Construction Squadron, Army Postoffice No. 717 to discharge; overseas from Nov 22, 1917 to Jan 30, 1919. Discharged at Garden City, N.Y. on Feb 13, 1919 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1086)
Gowdy, Martin A.D. Army #2,852,258; registrant, Stark county; born, Beldon, Iowa Nov 23, 1893; occupation, farmer; inducted at Dickinson on Apr 26, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co K, 352nd Infantry to May 16, 1918; Co E, 360th Infantry to discharge; overseas from June 14, 1918 to Feb 22, 1919. Engagements: Offensives -- St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Puvenelle and Villers-en-Haye (Lorraine). Discharged on Mar 10, 1919 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1088)
Graeber, Bernie Hart. Army #2,477,732; registrant, Hettinger county; born, Sheldahl, Iowa Jan 8, 1888; occupation, salesman; inducted at Mott on Aug. 14, 1918; sent to North Dakota Agricultural College; served in Students Army Training Corps, to Nov 4, 1918; Battery C, 11th Regiment, Field Artillery Replacement Draft, Camp Jackson, S.C. to discharge. Discharged on Jan 18, 1919 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1090)
Grage, Louis Edward. Army #3,230,190; registrant, Cass county; born, Central, Nebr Dec 4, 1894; occupation, farmer; inducted at Dennison, Iowa on May 28, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co B, 339th Machine Gun Battalion to June 22, 1918; Headquarters Detachment, 339th Machine Gun Battalion, to discharge. Grade: Wagoner, July 6, 1918; overseas from Aug 14, 1918 to May 29, 1919. Engagement: Defensive Sector: Center (Alsace). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on June 11, 1919 as a Wagoner. (Vol 2 pg 1092)
Grage, Rudolph. Army #2,163,666; registrant, Cass county; born Grand Mound, Iowa Sept 24, 1889 of German-Dutch parents, occupation, stock clerk; inducted at Fargo on Sep 22, 1917; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Headquarters Company, 352nd Infantry to Apr 1, 1918; Machine Gun Company, 326th Infantry to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, March 1, 1918; Private, April 1, 1918; Private 1st Class, July 15, 1918; overseas from Apr 29, 1918 to May 29, 1919; wounded slightly, gassed Oct 11, 1918. Engagements: Offensives -- St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Lucey, Marbache (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on June 8, 1919 as a private 1st Class. (Vol 2 pg 1092)
Graham, James Donald. Army #2,703,920; registrant, Cavalier county; born Malcom, Iowa March 29, 1890 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Langdon on June 24, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co I, 352nd Infantry to discharge; 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 Private. (Vol 2 pg 1093)
Graham, Merle J. Army #3,080, 293; not a registrant, enlisted under age; born, Aryshire, Iowa April 17, 1899 of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted at Bismarck on June 4, 1918; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in 6th Company, Coast Artillery Corps, Fort Caswell, N.C. to Nov 9, 1918; Battery E, 31st Coast Artillery Corps to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class Aug 5, 1918; Corporal Sept 25, 1918. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Dec 24, 1918, as a Corporal. (Vol 2 pg 1093)
Graham, Wibur Earl. Army #2,704,413; registrant, McHenry county; born Atlantic, Iowa Oct 5, 1894 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Towner on June 23, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co E, 352nd Infantry to July 181, 1918; 163rd Depot Brigade to July 27, 1918; 351st Infantry to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Dec 17, 1918; overseas from Aug 15, 1918 to May 31, 1919. Engagement: Defensive Sector - Center (Alsace). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on June 7, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 2 pg 1094)
Graham, William Wilson. Navy #1,616,032; registrant, Mountrail county; born Kirkville, Iowa Sept 27, 1892 of Canadian-American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted in the Navy at Minneapolis, Minn. on Mar 19, 1918; served at Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill. to Sept 4, 1918; Naval Hospital, New York, N.Y. to Nov 11, 1918. Grades: Hospital Apprentice 2nd Class, 153 days; Hospital Apprentice 1st Class, 84 days. Discharged at New York, N.Y. on Feb 13, 1919 as Hospital Apprentice 1st Class. (Vol 2 pg 1094)
Gramling, Howard Lee. Army #475,741; not a registrant, over age; born Center Point, Iowa April 5, 1885 of American parents; occupation, blacksmith; enlisted at Bismarck on Apr 27, 1918; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in Engineers, Camp Humphreys, Va. to Oct 1, 1918; Co A, 218th Engineers, to Nov 15, 1918; Headquarters Company, 218th Engineers to discharge. Grade: Horseshoer, Dec 1, 1918. Discharged at Camp Travis, Texas on Dec 31, 1918 as a Horseshoer. (Vol 2 pg 1095)
Granfor, Morris. Army #867,399; registrant, Dunn county; born, Thompson, Iowa May 15, 1891 of Norwegian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Manning on Feb 22, 1918; sent to Vancouver Barracks, Wash; served in Casual Detachment, Air Service, Signal Corps, to Mar 1, 1918; 57th Spruce Squadron, Camp 1-F, Raymond Wash. to Sept 23, 1918; 54th Spruce Squadron, Vancouver Barracks, Wash to Jan 22, 1919; 15th Casual Detachment to discharge. Discharged at Vancouver Barracks, Wash on Jan 30, 1919 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1097)
Graue, Maynard John. Army #2,560,585; registrant, McKenzie county; born, Buffalo, Iowa Nov 4, 1894 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Schafer on March 29, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co D, 139th Infantry to May 29, 1918; 130th Machine Gun Battalion to discharge. Grade: Sergeant December 10, 1918; overseas from May 2, 1918 to April 20, 1019. Discharged at Mitchel Field, N.Y. on April 24, 1919 as a Sergeant. (Vol 2 pg 1101)
Graver, Franklin H. Army #815,532; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born, Fort Madison, Iowa March 30, 1892 of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted at Fargo on Oct 8, 1913 [sic]; sent to Fort Snelling, Minn.; served in Co M, 81st Infantry to Feb 14, 1919; Miscellaneous Detachment, Quartermaster Corps, Camp Kearny, Calif. to furlough. Grade: Corporal, Oct 30, 1918. Furloughed to Regular Army Reserve at Camp Kearny, Calif. on March 14, 1919 as a Corporal. Discharged on June 14, 1920. (Vol 2 pg 1102)
Graves, Lloyd Oscar. Army #2,143,595; registrant, Williams county; born, Plymouth, Iowa April 30, 1893 of American parents; occupation, carpenter; inducted at Williston on Sept 18, 1917; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Battery B, 338th Field Artillery to April 1, 1918; Co B, 307th Engineers, to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, Jan 18, 1918; Private, April 1, 1918; Private 1st Class, Nov 8, 1918; overseas from May 19, 1918 to May 9, 1919. Engagements: Offensives -- St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Lucey and marbache (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on May 21, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 2 pg 1102)
Gravley, Freeman L. Army #4,035,597; registrant, McHenry county; born, Lake Mills, Iowa April 11, 1896; occupation, farmer; inducted at Towner on July 22, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in 48th Company, 12th Battalion, 160th Depot Brigade to Sept 3, 1918; Co L, 40th Infantry, to death. Died of broncho pneumonia on Oct 3, 1918 at Camp Custer, Mich. Buried at Sargent, Minn. (Vol 2 pg 1102)
Gray, James Albert. Army #4,414,980; registrant, Burleigh county; born, Sidney, Iowa Sept 16, 1890 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Bismarck on Sept 2, 1918; sent to Camp Grant, Ill.; served in 161st Depot Brigade to Oct 25, 1918; School for Bakers and Cooks, Camp Grant, Ill., to discharge. Discharged at Camp Grant, on April 27, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1104)
Gray, Leo Sylvenus. Navy #1,617,357; not a registrant, under age; born, Buffalo Center, Iowa Aug 25, 1897 of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted in the Navy at Minneapolis, Minn. on Dec 12, 1917; served at Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill. to April 18, 1918; Naval Air Station, Pauillac, France to Aug 3, 1918; Lafayette Radio Station, Croix d'Hins, France to Nov 11, 1918. Grades: Apprentice Seaman, 51 days; Seaman 2nd Class, 283 days. Discharged at New York, N.Y. on Feb 6, 1919 as a Seaman. (Vol 2 pg 1105)
Gray, Lewis Hiram. Army #4,035,791; registrant, Williams county; born, Wellman, Iowa March 11, 1890 of American parents; occupation, tractor engineer; inducted at Williston on July 22, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich; served in 160th Depot Brigade to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Dec 30, 1918 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1105)
Gray, Royal Osmer. Army #558,234; registrant, Griggs county; born, Luverne, Iowa Nov 25, 1895 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Cooperstown on Feb 16, 1918; sent to Camp Greene, N.C.; served in Co H, 47th Infantry to death. Grade: Corporal, Sept 3, 1918; overseas from May 10, 1918 to death. Engagements: Offensives -- Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Vesle (Champagne); Toulon (Lorraine). Killed in action on Sept 30, 1918; buried in France; remains returned to U.S. on Sept 19, 1921, and buried at Lakota, N. Dak. (Vol 2 pg 1105)
Green, John Wesley. Army #48,287; registrant, Kidder county; born, Boone, Iowa July 4, 1892 of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted in Co I, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard at Dawson, on June 29, 1917; called into federal service, World War, on July 15, 1917; served in Co I, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (161st Ambulance Company, 116th Sanitary Train) to Nov 14, 1917; Co A, 164th Infantry to Jan 9, 1918; co L, 18th Infantry to death; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to death; wounded severely may 29, 1918. Engagements: Offensives -- Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Ansauville and Saizerais (Lorraine); Cantigny (Picardy). Killed in action in Meuse-Argonne offensive, Oct 4, 1918; buried in Grave 6, Row 34, Block A, Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, Meuse, France. 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 2 pg 1108)
Green, Melbert Charles. Army #2,758,586; registrant, Barnes county; born, Dumont, Iowa, March 26, 1896 of American -Norwegian parents; occupation, barber; enlisted in Co I, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard at Wahpeton, on June 26, 1916; called into federal service on June 26, 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 July 15, 1917; served in Co I, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class. Discharged on Aug 12, 1917 as a Private 1st Class, Surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 12 1/2%. Inducted at Valley City on July 29, 1918; served in Coast Defensive of Boston, Fort Warren, Mass., to Sept 29, 1918; 6th Company, Fort Andrews, Mass. to discharge. Discharged on Jan 2, 1919 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1109)
Greer, Dallas. Army #85,259; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born, River Sioux, Iowa Jan 3, 1898 of American parents; occupation, auto mechanic; enlisted in Co A, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Bismarck, on May 17, 1917; served in Co A, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Co A, 164th Infantry) to Sept 27, 1918; Co C, 2nd General Headquarters, Military Police Battalion, Army Postoffice No. 717 to June 17, 1919; 261st Company, Military Police Corps to June 17, 1919; 262nd Company, Military Police Corps to discahrge. Grades: Corporal Nov 1, 1917; Sergeant, Nov 22, 1918; Regimental Sergeant major June 9, 1919; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to July 7, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on July 14, 1919, as a Regimental Sergeant Major. (Vol 2 pg 1113)
Gress, Clifford Leroy Lord. Navy #1,619,788; registrant, Benson county; born, Whittemore, Iowa April 15, 1896; occupation, farmer; enlisted in the Navy at Devils Lake on June 1, 1918; served on Receiving Ship, Puget Sound, Wash. to Nov 11, 1918. Grade: Seaman 2nd Class, 163 days. Discharged at Great Lakes, Ill., on Sept 3, 1920 as a Seaman 2nd Class. (Vol 2 pg 1116)
Grettenberg, Max Jenks. Army #87,025; registrant, Stutsman county; born, Mitchell, Iowa Nov 22, 1892 of American parents; occupation, student; enlisted in Co H, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Jamestown on July 13, 1917; served in Co H, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Co H, 164th Infantry), to (date not given); 153rd Depot Brigade to Feb 27, 1919; 66th Company, 153rd Depot Brigade to discharge. Grade: Corporal Jan 17, 1918; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to Feb 26, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on March 11, 1919 as a Corporal. (Vol 2 pg 1116)
Grider, Liston C. Army #559,639; registrant, Pierce county; born, Prairie City, Iowa Sept 10, 1894 of American parents; occupation, machinist; enlisted at Rugby on Feb 5, 1918; sent to Camp Greene, N.C.; served in Co C, 58th Infantry to April 18, 1918; Machine Gun Company 58th Infantry to Sept 4, 1918; Headquarters Troop, Cavalry 4th Division to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, Nov 14, 1918; Wagoner, May 18, 1919; overseas from May 11, 1918 to Aug 1, 1919; wounded slightly Aug 5, 1918. Engagements: Offensives -- Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sector: Toulon (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Aug 8, 1919 as a Wagoner. (Vol 2 pg 1117)
Griffin, George Franklin. Army #887,059; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born, Guthrie Center, Iowa April 20, 1893 of American parents; occupation, carpenter; enlisted in Co H, 1st Infantry North Dakota National Guard, at Jamestown, on May 27, 1917; served in Co H, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Co H, 164th Infantry) to discharge. Grade: Corporal, Dec 7, 1917; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to Feb 26, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on March 11, 1919 as a Corporal. (Vol 2 pg 1118)
Griffin, John William. Army #3,693,483; registrant, Ransom county; born, Boone, Iowa, Aug 16, 1892 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Lisbon on Aug 31, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade to Nov 21, 1918; Provost Guard Company, Camp Dodge to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Jan 24, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Feb 10, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 2 pg 1118)
Griffin, Maurice Edward. Army #3,078,703; not a registrant, under age; born, Boone, Iowa may 29, 1897 of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted at Mitchell, S. Dak. on June 4, 1918; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in Co F, 6th Depot Battalion, Service Company, to Aug 11, 1918; 44th Service Company, Signal Corps to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Jan 1, 1919; overseas from July 15, 1918 to July 19, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on July 28, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 2 pg 1118)
Griffith, Thomas Edwin. Army #none; not a registrant, over age; born, Buena Vista, Iowa Nov. 17, 1883 of American parents; occupation, county surveyor; enrolled in 2nd Officers Training Camp, Fort Snelling, Minn. on Aug 27, 1917; called into active service and commissioned Captain, Infantry on Nov 27, 1917; assigned to, Unassigned, to Dec 18, 1917; 4th Motor Mechanics Regiment to July 18, 1918; Casual to Jan 17, 1919; Air Service Depot, Garden City, N.Y. to March 27 , 1919; Medical Department, General Hospital No. 34, to June 21, 1919; Medical Department, General Hospital No. 31, to Dec 7, 1919; General Recruiting Service, to discharge; overseas from July 15, 1918 to Dec 2, 1918. Discharged at Carlisle Barracks, Pa on Nov 26, 1920 as a Captain. (Vol 2 pg 1119)
Grigsby, Edgar Monroe. Army #2,788,467; registrant, Griggs county; born, Aurelia, Iowa, May 19, 1895 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Cooperstown on May 24, 1918; sent to Camp Lewis, Wash.; served in 166th Depot Brigade to June 3, 1918; 91st Spruce Squadron, Vancouver Barracks, Wash. to discharge. Discharged at Vancouver Barracks on Jan 14, 1919 as a Private (Vol 2 pg 1120)
Grover, Joseph McKinley. Army #4,035,435; registrant, Divide county; born Spencer, Iowa Aug. 21, 1891 ; occupation, laborer; inducted at Crosby on July 20, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in 160th Depot Brigade to Jan 8, 1918; Co F, 214th Engineers to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jan 28, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1130)
Grover, Orlin Willas. Army #4,412,323; registrant, Emmons county; born, Cherokee, Iowa, Oct 2, 1893 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Linton on Sept 4, 1918; sent to Camp Grant, Ill.; served in 35th Company, 3rd Provisional Training Regiment, 161st Depot Brigade, to Nov 14, 1918; 23rd Company, 2nd provisional Training Regiment, 161st Depot Brigade to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Dec 19, 1918 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1130-1131)
Grover, Ralph Emerson. Army #3,765,267; not a registrant, over age; born Osage, Iowa Feb 11, 1882 of American parents; occupation, painter; enlisted at Bismarck on July 15, 1918; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in Battery A, 73rd Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps, to discharge; overseas from Sept 25, 1918 to Dec 22, 1918. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jan 15, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1131)
Grovum, Louis T. Army #48,544; not a registrant, over age; born Bodie, Iowa Feb 1884; enlisted in Co B, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard at Fargo on July 9, 1917; called into federal service, World War on July 15, 1917; served in Co B, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Co B, 164th Infantry) to Jan 9, 1918; Co. M, 18th Infantry, to death. Grade: Private 1st Class, Dec 10, 1917; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to death. Engagements: Offensives -- Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive: Montdidier-Noyon. Defensive Sectors: Ansauville and Saizerais (Lorraine); Cantigny (Picardy). Died on Oct 7, 1918 of wounds received in action; buried, Grave 13, Row 11, Block B, St. Mihiel American Cemetery, Thiaucourt, Meaurtheet-Mosselle, France. (Vol 2 pg 1131)
Grovum, Robert Otto. Army # 48,621; registrant, Cass county; born, Buffalo Center, Iowa, Sept 2, 1895 of Norwegian parents; occupation, truck driver; enlisted in Co B, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Fargo on July 9, 1917; called into federal service, World War, on July 15, 1917; served in Co B, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Co B, 164th Infantry) to Jan 9, 1918; Co M, 18th Infantry to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, Dec 10, 1917; Private, Jan 9, 1918; Private 1st Class, July 31, 1918; Corporal, July 26, 1919; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to Sept 4, 1919; wounded, slightly, Oct 4, 1918. Engagements: Offensives -- Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive: Montdidier-Noyon. Defensive Secotrs: Ansauville and Saizerais (Lorraine); Cantigny (Picardy). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Sept 24, 1919, as a Corporal, Surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 10%. cited in General Orfers No. 5, Headquarters, 1st Infantry Brigade, AEF, Selters, Germany, June 1, 1919, for gallant conduct and self-sacrificing spirit displayed during the battles of Montdidier-Noyon defensive; Aisne-Marne offensive; St. Mihiel offensive; Meuse-Argonne offensive. The success of these engagements was due to the efforts and spirit of the officers and enlisted men engaged. Entitled to wear a silver star. (Vol 2 pg 1131)
Guenther, Earl Raymond. Army #2,140,506; registrant, Sheridan county, Montana; born, Sutherland, Iowa Dec 14, 1886 of American parents; occupation, laborer; inducted at Williston on April 8, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co M, 3rd Battalion, 163rd Depot Brigade, to April 21, 1918; Co G, 138th Infantry to March 31, 1919; 293rd Company, Military Police Corps, to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class Nov 1, 1918; overseas from May 3, 1918 to Aug 23, 1919. engagements: Offensive -- Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Gerardmer (Alsace); Grange-le-Comte (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Sept 5, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. Previous military record: Marine Corps, enlisted Oct 19, 1910 and served four years. (Vol 2 pg 1137)
Gullickson, Elmer Gay. Army #3,135,314; registrant, Hill county, Montana; born, Northwood, Iowa Feb 10, 1887 of Norwegian parents; occupation, butcher; inducted at Havre, Montana on June 24, 1918; sent to Camp Lewis, Wash.; served in 26th Company, 7th Battalion, 168th Depot Brigade, to July 12, 1918; Co I, 158th Infantry, to Sept 16, 1918; Co I, 110th Infanty, to discharge; overseas from Aug 11, 1918 to may 13, 1919; wounded slightly Oct 1, 1918. Engagements: Offensive -- Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Thiaucourt and Clermont (Lorraine). Discharged at Fort D.A. Russell, Wyo. on May 28, 1919 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1139)
Gunther, George Jefferson. Army #2,558,438; registrant, Mountrail county; born, Oxford, Iowa, Aug 4, 1892 of German parents; occupation, musician; inducted at Stanley on March 5, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co F, 33rd Engineers, to discharge; overseas from June 30, 1918 to June 1, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on on June 14, 1919 as a Private; Surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 10%. (Vol 2 pg 1148)
Gustin, Ora Otis. Army #4,069,185; registrant, Golden Valley county; born Vermont, Iowa Sept 16, 1895; occupation, farmer; inducted at Beach on July 26, 1918; served in Co B, 5th Pioneer Infantry to Aug 9, 1918; Co H, 54th Pioneer Infantry, to discharge; overseas from Aug 29, 1918 to June 26, 1919. Engagement: Offensive -- Muese-Argonne. Discharged on July 3, 1919 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1152)
Gutterud, Melvin E. Army #2,388,901; registrant, Benson county; born, Kensett, Iowa Feb 28, 1896 of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted at Minnewaukan on Jan 22, 1918; sent to Camp Greene, N.C.; served in Co M, 61st Infantry to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class May 10, 1918; overseas from April 16, 1918 to Feb 15, 1919; wounded, gassed, Oct 13, 1918. Engagements: Offensives -- St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Anould (Alsace); St. Die and Villersen-Haye (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on march 3, 1919 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1153)
Gwin, Donald B. Army #4,040,321; registrant, Dunn county; born, Delton, Mich. Nov 20, 1895 of American parents; occupation, stenographer; inducted at Davenport, Iowa on July 26, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in 160th Depot Brigade to discharge. Grades: Corporal Aug 15, 1918; Sergeant, oct 29, 1918; Private, Dec 1, 1918; Sergeant, Dec 1, 1918. Discharged at Camp Custer, Mich. on March 27, 1919 as a Sergeant. Died June 1, 1924. (Vol 2 pg 1155)
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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