WORLD WAR I VETERANS GRAVE SITES ONTARIO COUNTY, NY

WORLD WAR I VETERANS GRAVE SITES ONTARIO COUNTY, NY General Information American and British/Canadian Cemeteries in France Compiled by Preston E. Pierce County Historian Ontario County Department of Records, Archives and Information Management Systems Canandaigua, NY

WORLD WAR I VETERANS GRAVE SITES ONTARIO COUNTY, NY Residents entered military service during the World War I era, long before the United States declared war on Germany, or the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires. Opinions about which side to support formed gradually after August, 1914. There were many residents with strong ties to belligerent nations on both sides. Responses to the 1917 state military census show that many young men had previous military service in the armies of other nations. A few of those men chose to volunteer for service under their former flags. In addition, the proximity of Ontario County to Canada resulted in a few volunteers crossing the border to fight in British- Canadian units, particularly the air services. A report by the two local Selective Service boards (Geneva and Canandaigua), filed in 1919, revealed that 2129 men entered the various services from Ontario County. 1379 men were inducted under the draft law. The remaining men volunteered for service while that was still possible. It should be noted that while the report goes into detail about the qualifications of the men, no women are mentioned, despite a small number who entered the Army as nurses. It is not known how many local women entered either the Navy or the Marine Corps during World War I. 1 Eighty residents of the county died serving in American military forces during the war. Some were killed in action, while many more died as a result of wounds received in action or from disease and accident. 2 Those men who went forth from Ontario County and died during the war are memorialized by name and community on the memorial plaque found on the first floor of the Ontario County Court House. 3 Many more memorial plaques honor the dead of our local communities. Those can be found in churches, public parks, and other public buildings. Most of those other plaques display the names of those who served in the war, but did not necessarily enter the service from a local community. Many of the World War I veterans buried in the county did not originally live here. 1 Ontario County Sent 2129 Men to War. Ontario County Times. Feb. 12, 1919. p. 6. 2 Kincaid, Leslie J. (comp.). Roll of Honor. Citizens of the State of New York who died while in the Service of the United States during the World War. Albany, NY. J. B. Lyon Co. [State Printer] 1922. pp. 118-120. [This book is organized by county giving names, dates, and causes of death.] 3 Honor Roll Contains Names of 80 Ontario County Men. Daily Messenger. Oct. 18, 1922. p. 3; List of Names for Memorial Tablet. Ontario County Times. Jul. 1, 1925. p. 1; World War Memorial to Cost Nearly $2000. Ontario County Times. Jul. 15, 1925. p. 1; County Memorial to World War Dead Arrived Today. Daily Messenger. Nov. 9, 1925. p. 1. These articles provide the names of those on the tablet and information on the cost, including the fact that an anonymous donor contributed half the cost.

Conversely, many of those who did enter service from Ontario County were buried in American cemeteries overseas, or in other states and communities. The veterans of World War I began dying in large numbers during the 1960s. While the last American veteran of the war died in 2011, it is not known when the last veteran of the First World War died in Ontario County. 4 A few sources of public information are listed for each veteran whose grave is identified on this list. While many of the veterans of World War I eventually had their records recorded by the County Clerk, those records are closed to all but family members, Court House Monument funeral directors, or veterans service officers in accordance with the provisions of a law passed in 2002. However, a great deal of information may be found in newspaper accounts and other historical collections that are not closed by law. Many records from the state archives are available on the commercial website, Ancestry.com. A useful on-line source for the grave sites of other veterans may be the National Gravesite Locator of the US Department of Veterans Affairs (National Cemetery Administration). That site can be accessed on the Internet at: http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/index.html. The site is primarily for locating veterans buried in National Cemeteries, however. With few noted exceptions, this list of World War I veterans and their grave sites does not include those who served in the state guard (not on federal active duty), or with the Red Cross or other civilian, religious or other charitable agencies. This list does include those who served with other Allied forces such as Great Britain, Canada, Italy, or France. Where they are known, the graves of soldiers buried overseas is included together with veterans who were known to have lived some time in Ontario County, but are now buried outside the county. Ontario County Soldiers Buried Overseas 4 Courson, Paul. Last Living World War I Veteran Dies. CNNU.S. Feb. 28, 2011. http://www.cnn.com/2011/us/02/27/wwi.veteran.death/ (Accessed Dec. 22, 2014). [Includes picture of Frank Buckles, aged 110.]; Duggan, Paul. Last U.S. World War I veteran Frank W. Buckles dies at 110. Washington Post. Feb. 28, 2011. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/28/ar2011022800165.html (Accessed Dec. 22, 2014) June 30, 2017 Page 2

During the war, those killed in action, or those who died of wounds or disease, were quickly buried overseas. In 1921, the families of those men (no local women were known to be affected) were given the option of having the men reinterred in the US. Most families had their family members repatriated; a few did not. The following is an inventory of the Ontario County service men that died in World War I and remain overseas. A good summary can be found in Costance Potter s article, World War I Gold Star Mothers Pilgrimages, Part I, published in Prologue: The Journal of the National Archives. Vol. 31. Summer 1999. The article can be found on the Internet at: http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/1999/summer/gold-star-mothers-1.html (May 17, 2015) The American Battle Monuments Commission was established by the Congress in 1923. An agency of the executive branch of the federal government, it has the mission of maintaining overseas American cemeteries and memorials to honor the service, achievements and sacrifice of members of the US Armed Forces. According to its Internet site, the ABMC s commemorative mission includes: Designing, constructing, operating and maintaining permanent American cemeteries in foreign countries. Establishing and maintaining U.S. military memorials, monuments and markers where American armed forces have served overseas since April 6, 1917, and within the United States when directed by public law. Controlling the design and construction of permanent U.S. military monuments and markers by other U.S. citizens and organizations, both public and private, and encouraging their maintenance. More information about the American Battle Monuments Commission, including a searchable burial index, can be found on their website at: http://www.abmc.gov/ (May 1, 2017) June 30, 2017 Page 3

Abbott, Mike (Michael) Aisne-Marne American Cemetery France Abbott was reported missing in action for at least a month after his death. He is memorialized on the Shortsville monument where his date of death is listed as Sep. 1 1918.. Detail of Mike Abbot memorial tablet on Shortsville monument.. June 30, 2017 Page 4

Abbott, Mike. U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com List shows Abbott as part of Co. A 9 th Inf. Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, NJ. He sailed on the ship Pocahontas. Abbott, Mike. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Card lists Abbott s residence as Shortsville and on his card he stated that he was an immigrant from Syria with Syrian citizenship. Abbott, Mike. AGO fm 724-6. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. On the form, Abbott is listed as killed in action on Jun. 18, 1918. The person notified of his death was his sister, Mary Abbott of Manchester. The form indicates that Abbott had enlisted in the Regular Army in Syracuse in Jun. 1917 and confirms that he was a Syrian immigrant. June 30, 2017 Page 5

Bellizi, Frank St. Mihiel American Cemetery France Frank Bellizi was listed as a resident of the City of Geneva at the time of the war. His death was accidental. Bellizi, Frank. AGO fm 724-8. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Bellizi died from an accident. He was an immigrant born in Sambecilli, Italy. A resident of Geneva at the time of the war, Bellizi enlisted in the Regular Army in Syracuse in Jul. 1917. June 30, 2017 Page 6

Blyleven, Harry Oise-Aisne American Cemetery France Harry Blyleven was listed as a resident of Geneva at the time of the war. He was killed in action. Blyleven, Harry. AGO fm 724-6. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form shows that Blyleven was an immigrant from Reevwyk, Holland. He was inducted at Canandaigua but was living in Geneva at the time of the war. June 30, 2017 Page 7

Brooks, Frederick Loos British Cemetery, Pas de Calais France Clifton Springs Man Killed in France. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Feb. 8, 1918. p. 14. According to the article Brooks was living and working on a farm south of the Village of Clifton Springs. He was living with his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thaine. He enlisted in the American Legion of the Canadian Army in Sep. 1916 and arrived in France in Jan. 1917. June 30, 2017 Page 8

Burke, John E. Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery France John E. Burke was listed as a resident of the City of Canandaigua at the time of the war. He is still listed as Missing in Action. The Roll of Honor for Ontario County lists Burke as Killed in Action. Burke, John E. AGO fm 724-6. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Burke was a native of Canandaigua where he was inducted. He served as Bugler. He was listed as killed in action in the Argonne battle. June 30, 2017 Page 9

Burnett, Albert M. Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery France Albert M. Burnett was listed as a resident of the City of Canandaigua at the time of the war. He died of wounds received. Burnett, Albert M. AGO fm 724-7. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Burnett was listed as born in Hopewell Center and inducted in Canandaigua. He died from wounds received. June 30, 2017 Page 10

Cooke, James Oise-Aisne American Cemetery France Victor Soldier is Killed Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Oct. 3, 1918. p. 15. This article mentions that Cook was a native of England and had resided in the US for eight years making his home with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Concannon. Killed in Action Fighting Hun. Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Oct. 16, 1918. p. 5. This article mentions that Cooke (note spelling) had a brother living at Hathaway s station in Farmington. His mother and other relatives lived in England. Cooke, James. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. On his form Cooke spelled his name with the e. He also indicated that he was born in Norwich, England but had filed his intention to become a US citizen. June 30, 2017 Page 11

Cook, James [Note spelling.]. AGO fm 724-6. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Cook s NY State service summary card indicates that he was inducted at Canandaigua in Feb. 1918. Cook served overseas from Apr. 1918 until his death. He was killed in action. Cook s unit was the 307 th Inf. Of the 77 th Div. The summary card confirms his birthplace as Norwich, England. The person notified of his death of Aice Concannon of Victor. Democrat & Chronicle. Oct. 16, 1918. June 30, 2017 Page 12

Crane, Harry L. St. Mihiel American Cemetery France Harry L. Crane was listed as a resident of the City of Geneva at the time of the war. He died of wounds received in action. Crane, Harry L. AGO fm 724-7. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Crane is listed as born in Hall s Corners (Hall), NY. He enlisted in the Regular Army at Ft. Totten, NY in 1915. The record shows that he was in several major engagements. He died of wound received in action and was cited in General Order #1, First Div. 1920, probably qualifying for a Silver Star Medal. June 30, 2017 Page 13

Eckel, Guy E. St. Mihiel American Cemetery France Guy Eckel was listed as a resident of Rushville, Town of Gorham, at the time of the war. Eckel, Guy. AGO fm 724-6. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Eckel was born in Carroll, PA and was inducted at Canandaigua in Sep. 1917. He was killed in action. Person notified of his death was Miss Vina Alexander of Rushville, a friend. June 30, 2017 Page 14

Elston, Clifford Somme American Cemetery France Clifford E. Elston was listed as living in a rural area outside Geneva at the time of the war. He died from the effects of a diabetic coma. Elston, Clifford E. AGO fm 724-8. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Elston was born in Iowa City, IA and was inducted at Waterloo. Person notified of his death was Lillian Putnam, of Geneva, a friend. June 30, 2017 Page 15

Flynn, John K. Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery France John K. Flynn was listed as a resident of the City of Geneva at the time of the war. He died of wounds received in action. Flynn, John K. AGO fm 724-7. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Flynn enlisted in the Regular Army at Syracuse in Aug. 1917. He died from wounds received in action. He was a Geneva native. June 30, 2017 Page 16

Fox, George Aisne-Marne American Cemetery France George Fox was listed as a resident of the City of Geneva at the time of the war. He was killed in action. Fox, George. American Soldiers of World War I. Soldiers of the Great War. New York. p. 349. Available on the Inernet from Ancestry.com. Fox was listed as killed in action. Fox, George. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Card indicaes that Fox was a munition worker living in Geneva at the time of the war. He stated that he was born in Triangle [Broome Co.], NY. Fox, George. AGO fm 724-6. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Fox is confirmed as born in Triangle, NY. A resident of Geneva at the time of the war, he enlisted in the Regular Army at Syracuse in Jun. 1917. The person notified of his death was C. Benson, also living at 30 Canal St. Geneva. He was killed in action. June 30, 2017 Page 17

Frarey Walter W. Somme American Cemetery France Penn Yan Democrat. May 30, 1919. p. 8. [This article specifically identifies the gold star representing Walter Frarey (bottom) on the war service banner still displayed at Seneca No. 9 Presbyterian Church.] June 30, 2017 Page 18

This image of Frarey is displayed at Seneca No. 9 Presbyterian Church. Walter W. Frarey. Find-a-grave.com. Available on the Internet at: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=pv&grid=56098283&pipi=85763185 (May 16, 2015) More Geneva Boys Make the Supreme Sacrifice. Geneva Daily Times. Nov. 25, 1918. p. 9. Article names several Geneva men including Frarey. Jennings, Edgar S. A Short History and Illustrated Roster of the 108 th Infantry United States Army. Philadelphia. Edward Stern & Co. 1918. [unpaginated] Book provides image of Walter Frarey in uniform. Different image from above. Frarey, Walter W. AGO fm 724-7. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Frarey was an immigrant born in North Walsham, England. He was engaged in several major battles. His wife, Emma Frarey, lived in Stanley. He went overseas in May, 1918. June 30, 2017 Page 19

Golos, Philip. Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery France Philip Golos was listed as a resident of the City of Geneva at the time of the war. Golos, Philip. AGO fm 724-6. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Immigrant from Riga [Latvia] Russia. Inducted at Canandaigua in Apr. 1918. Killed in action. June 30, 2017 Page 20

Johnson, Charles E. Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery France Charles E. Johnson was listed as a resident of the Town of Naples at the time of the war. Johnson, Charles E. AGO fm 724-7. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Johnson was born in Sayville (Long Island), NY. He was inducted at Canandaigua and died of wounds. Brooklyn-Long Island Men on Casualty Lists. Pvt. Charles E. Johnson. Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Nov. 22, 1918. p. 17. Article confirms that Johnson was a resident of Long Island but was working on a farm in Naples at the time he was drafted. Honor Roll Contains Names of 80 Ontario County Men. Daily Messenger. Oct. 18, 1922. p. 3. Johnson is listed as being from Naples and belonging to the unit cited by AMBC. List states that Johnson died of wounds. June 30, 2017 Page 21

Keith, Harry B. Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery France Harry B. Keith was listed as a resident of the City of Geneva at the time of the war. Keith, Harry B. AGO fm 724-8. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Keith died of broncho pneumonia and typhoid fever. Keith was born in Geneva and was living there when the war began. He was inducted in Canandaigua. June 30, 2017 Page 22

Kelley, William F. St. Mihiel American Cemetery France On the World War I Roll of Honor for Ontario County, William F. Kelley is listed as a member of the 25th Co., 7th Bn., 151st Dep. Brig. However the date of death matches. Since he died in hospital as a result of lobar pneumonia he had probably been transferred from his original unit. Kelly, William F. AGO fm 724-8. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Kelley was born in Phelps, lived in Geneva at the time of the war, and was inducted at Canandaigua. He died of lobar pneumonia. June 30, 2017 Page 23

Miller, Roscoe Conklin Oisie-Aisne American Cemetery France Roscoe Conklin Miller was listed as a resident of Canandaigua at the time of the war. The Roll of Honor for Ontario County, published in 1922, says that he was assigned to the 19 th Co, 4 th Regt, Air Service. Miller, Roscoe C. AGO fm 724-7. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Miller was born in Canton, OH and enlisted in the National Guard in Buffalo in 1916. He died in Feb. 1919 of wounds received in action. The person notified of his death was Mrs. Horace Fitch, his sister and the wife of a local judge. At the time of the war he was listed as a resident of Canandaigua. June 30, 2017 Page 24

Moran, Fred Suresnes American Cemetery France Fred Moran was listed as a resident of Stanley, Town of Seneca, at the time of the war. Moran, Fred. American Soldiers of World War I. Soldiers of the Great War. New York. p. 362. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Fred Moran died of wounds received in action. Moran, Fred. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. On the form Moran indicated that he was born in the Town of Seneca and was employed as a section hand on the Pennsylvania RR. No state service summary card found. June 30, 2017 Page 25

O Byrne, Patrick J. Somme American Cemetery France Patrick J. O Byrne was listed as a resident of the City of Geneva at the time of the war. He died of the effects of bronchial pneumonia and influenza. O Byrne, Patrick J. AGO fm 724-8. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Jennings, Edgar S. A Short History and Illustrated Roster of the 108 th Infantry United States Army. Philadelphia. Edward Stern & Co. 1918. [unpaginated] Book provides image of Patrick J. O Byrne in uniform. [Co. B, 108 th Inf.] June 30, 2017 Page 26

Overstreet, Coy Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery France Coy Overstreet was listed as a resident of the City of Geneva at the time of the war. The Ontario County Roll of Honor published in 1922 lists his unit as the 164 th Regt. Honor Roll Contains Names of 80 Ontario County Men. Daily Messenger. Oct. 18, 1922. p. 3. Overstreet is listed as a Geneva resident and member of the 164 th Inf. dying of pneumonia on Mar. 15, 1918. June 30, 2017 Page 27

Owen, William T. Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais France Veterans Affairs Canada. Canadian Virtual War Memorial. William Thomas Owen. According to the Canadian veteran s memorial website, Owens is commemorated at the Arras Memorial at the Faubourg-d'Amiens Cemetery at Pas de Calais, France. Owen went missing on Oct. 14, 1918. He is formally commemorated, with others, on p. 592 of the First World War Book of Remembrance (available on the Internet at: http://www.vet erans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/memorials/canadian-virtual-war-memorial/detail/1602960. June 30, 2017 Page 28

Parish, Seeley B. Suresnes American Cemetery France Seeley B. Parish was a resident of the Town of Phelps at the time of the war. The Seeley B. Parish Post #457 American Legion, Phelps, is named for him. Parish, Seeley B. AGO fm Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Parish is listed as born in Starkey [Yates County], NY. Parish was inducted at Canandaigua in Feb.. 1918. He died of pneumonia. Parish, Seeley B. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. He reported his birth in Starkey, NY. Image posted on Ancestry.com June 30, 2017 Page 29

Pierce, Howard L. Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery France Howard L. Pierce was listed as a resident of the Town of Bristol at the time of the war. He was killed in action just three days before the armistice. Pierce, Howard L. American Soldiers of World War I. Soldiers of the Great War. New York. p. 345. Pierce was listed as a resident of Bristol Center. June 30, 2017 Page 30

Pratt, Henry E. Oise-Aisne American Cemetery France Henry E. Pratt was listed as a resident of the Town of Manchester at the time of the war. He was killed in action. Pratt, Henry Edmont. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com Pratt reported to the draft board that he was an immigrant born in Belgium and that he was living outside Clifton Springs. Pratt, Henry E. U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. His next of kin was listed as Admont Matthys, a sister, living in Arcadia [Wayne Co.]. June 30, 2017 Page 31

Quadrozzi, Joseph Oise-Aisne American Cemetery France Joseph Quadrozzi was listed as a resident of the City of Geneva at the time of the war. Quadrozzi, Joseph. AGO fm 724-8. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Quadrozzi was an immigrant born in Sezze, Rome, Italy in 1893. He was a resident of Geneva a the time of the war and was inducted at Canandaigua in May 1918. He died of pneumonia. June 30, 2017 Page 32

Savage, Murray L. Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery France A member of Sgt. Alvin York s squad. York was a major American hero of the war whose life became a Hollywood movie. Bloomfield Savage Post #970, American Legion, East Bloomfield, is named for Cpl. Savage. Savage, Murray L. AGO fm 724-6. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form lists Savage as born in [Town of] Richmond and a resident of Bristol Center at the time of the war. He was inducted at Canandaigua in Sep. 1917. He was killed in action. Corporal Murray L. Savage. Ontario County Times. Dec. 18, 1918. p. 1. [Article provides biographic detail related to his service.] June 30, 2017 Page 33

Schrader, George C. Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery France Turner-Schrader Post #34 American Legion, Manchester, is named for Pvt. Schrader. Schrader, George C. AGO fm 724-6. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Schrader was born in Victor and was living in Shortsville at the time he was inducted. Death of Mother of Shortsville s War Hero. Shortsville Enterprise. Jul. 22, 1921. p. 1 [Article reveals that both parents were German immigrants.] June 30, 2017 Page 34

Simpson, James L. Oise-Aisne American Cemetery France James L. Simpson was listed as a resident of the City of Canandaigua at the time of the war. Simpson, James L. AGO fm 724-8. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Simpson died of pneumonia. He was born in Nunda, NY and was living in Canandaigua at the time of the war. He was inducted at Canandaigua in Sep. 1917. June 30, 2017 Page 35

Toner, Peter J. Suresnes American Cemetery France Peter J. Toner was listed as a resident of the City of Geneva at the time of the war. The American Battle Monuments Commission indicates that his only memorial is his name on the Tablets of the Missing, strange considering how he died. Toner, Peter J. AGO fm 724-8. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Toner was born in Scotland Neck, NC and enlisted in the Regular Army in Jul. 1914. Toner died from influenza. June 30, 2017 Page 36

Turner, William Somme American Cemetery France Turner-Schrader Post #34 American Legion, Manchester, is named for Pvt. Turner. Turner, William. AGO fm 724-6. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates birthplace was Leanard, KS. Jennings, Edgar S. A Short History and Illustrated Roster of the 108 th Infantry United States Army. Philadelphia. Edward Stern & Co. 1918. [unpaginated] Book provides image of William Turner in uniform. [Co. B 108 th Inv.] June 30, 2017 Page 37

Vols, Camille St. Mihiel American Cemetery France Camille Vols was a resident of Clifton Springs at the time of the war. Vols, Camille. AGO fm 724-8. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Vols was an immigrant born in Waterland, East Flanders, Belgium. He was inducted in Canandaigua and died of broncho pneumonia. June 30, 2017 Page 38

Winnek, Edward F. Somme American Cemetery France Edward F. Winnek was listed as a resident of the City of Geneva at the time of the War. The Winnek Post #396 American Legion, Geneva, was named for him. He was killed in action. Jennings, Edgar S. A Short History and Illustrated Roster of the 108 th Infantry United States Army. Philadelphia. Edward Stern & Co. 1918. [unpaginated] Book provides image of Edward Winnek in uniform. [Co. b 108 th Inf.] Winnek, Edward F. New York, Mexican Punitive Campaign Muster Rolls for National Guard, 1916-1917. Available on the Internet from Ancesry.com. Service summary of Mexican Border service 1916. June 30, 2017 Page 39

Winnek, Edward F. New York, Abstracts of National Guard Service in WWI, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Provides summary of war service 1917-1918 including death notifications. Indicates birthplace Watertown, MA. Winnek, Edward F. AGO fm 84b-6. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancesry.com. Form indicates that Winnek was cited for Meritorious Service. He was possibly entitled to Silver Star medal posthumously. Detailed information on stations and battles. June 30, 2017 Page 40