Alvord, Clark

Clark Alvord was born on June 15, 1898 to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph F. Alvord. After attending Hyde Grammar School, Alvord graduated Newton High School in the General Course in 1916, and then in the Special Course in 1917. He lived at 49 Woodcliff Road in Newton Highlands. Initially intending to go to Amherst Agricultural College, Alvord enlisted with the Army Ambulance Service on December 14, 1917. He arrived in Europe on June 13, 1918. He fought in the Battle of St. Mihiel in September 1918 and then in the Meuse Argonne Offensive from September to November 1918. At some point in his service abroad, Alvord also served in Italy. After Armistice, Alvord became ill and died in France on February 23, 1919 as a Private First-Class. He is buried in St. Mihiel Cemetery. He was survived by his brother Lincoln and his father.

Atkins, Arthur Kindred

Arthur Kindred Atkins was born to Astley and Alice Kindred Atkins on October 6, 1895 in Melrose. He lived at 311 Lowell Avenue in Newtonville with his mother in 1915. His parents then moved to 38 Bowers Street in Newtonville by 1917. Atkins graduated from Newton High School in the Scientific Course in 1913. He attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1913 to 1916, studying electrical engineering. He attended a first officers’ training camp in 1916 and went on to train in the winter of 1916-17 in New York. In the spring of 1917, Atkins was commissioned as a second lieutenant and served in Plattsburg, New York as an instructor. In September, he was sent overseas and assigned to the 42nd Division. After being injured in Luneville, France in March, and remaining in hospital for two months, Atkins was reassigned to the 126th Infantry. Leading his company to battle in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, Atkins was wounded and died on August 31, 1917. He is buried in the Oise-Aisne American Cemetery and Memorial. He was survived by his parents.

Angier, Albert Edgar

Albert Edgar Angier was born to George McNeil Angier and Emma J. Angier on January 20, 1897 in Waban. After attending Roger Walcott School, he attended Newton High School, graduating in 1914 in the Classical Course. He lived at 25 Pine Ridge Road in Waban. He went on to attend Thacher School in California for two years, before returning to Boston to attend Harvard. He enrolled in the R.O.T.C. and was in camp for the summer of 1917. On January 5, 1918, he enlisted as a private in the National Army and was sent overseas with the 77th Division at the end of March, arriving in France on April 16. On June 23, Angier was promoted to sergeant. On July 13, Angier received a commission for Second Lieutenant and led men in the 308th Infantry at the frontlines in August and September. Angier was promoted to First Lieutenant on September 8 after rescuing wounded men caught in crossfire. He was then assigned to lead Company M of the 308th Infantry. On September 14, Angier was wounded leading men in battle, dying after asking a sergeant attending to his injuries to attend to other men. On January 10, 1919, Angier was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, and in 1920, he received a Bachelor of Arts “war degree” from Harvard. In 1921, Angier Elementary School in Waban was named and dedicated to his memory. He is buried in St. Mihiel American Cemetery. He was survived by his parents.

Bailey, Morris Hall

Morris Hall Bailey was born to Albert Edward Bailey and Marion Breed Hailey on October 25, 1896 in Scituate. His father served as an instructor at Newton Theological Institution and was recorded living at 42 Braeland Avenue in Newton Centre in 1915. Bailey attended Harvard from 1915 to 1917, before enrolling with the Navy in June 1917. He was called to active duty in August, being assigned to the Naval Aviation Detachment at MIT. He was sent to the U.S. Naval Air Station in France in March 1918 and was transferred to several naval air stations during the course of the war before returning to the United States in December. He was assigned to naval air stations and air fields across the United States. For his service, he was promoted to Lieutenant, Junior Grade on March 20, 1919. He continued to serve at various air stations within the United States before being killed in an airplane accident on December 18, 1919 in Florida. He received a Bachelor’s of Arts “war degree” in 1920. He is buried in Groveland Cemetery in Scituate. He was survived by his parents.

Bennett, John Arthur

John Arthur Bennett was born on September 14, 1892. Bennett lived in Newton at 678 Boylston Street in Newton Centre in 1917. Bennett enlisted with the Army on October 5, 1917, serving with the 151st Depot Brigade. On March 9, 1918, still in service, Bennett died from disease. He is buried in Nehoiden Cemetery. He was survived by his brother Henry D. Bennett.

Blodgett, Richard Ashley

Richard Ashley Blodgett was born to Edward E. and Mabel Fuller Blodgett on June 27, 1897 in Brookline. His parents lived at 174 Temple Street in West Newton in 1917. He attended Newton High School and went on to attend Williams College beginning in 1915. In 1916, Blodgett attended the Officers’ Training Camp in Plattsburg, New York, and he volunteered for ambulance service after war was declared. He was sent to France on May 5, 1917, where he served as a munitions truck-driver. Blodgett received commendation from the French Commander on July 28, 1917 for courage displayed during combat. He was transferred to aviation training in Tours and was noted for his enthusiasm and ability in flying. After receiving a commission for First Lieutenant on January 15, 1918, Blodgett was assigned to the 95th Pursuit Squadron. He was killed in action on May 17, 1918. He is buried in France. He was survived by his parents and his brother Robert Fuller Blodgett. In 1919, Mabel Blodgett compiled her son’s papers into a book,The Life and Letters of Richard Ashley Blodgett, First Lieutenant United States Air Service.

Brown, Stafford Leighton

Stafford Leighton Brown was born to George W. Brown and Eugenie Stafford Brown on October 25, 1895. He attended Newton High School, where he was the captain of the tennis team. He lived at 6 Sumner Street in Newton Centre. After graduating from Newton High School in 1915, Brown attended Dartmouth as a member of the Class of 1919. He joined the Ambulance Service on March 12, 1917, serving as an ambulance driver for several months. He enlisted in January 2, 1918 and was assigned to the Flying Cadets and to aviation instruction centers. He was discharged from the centers on June 12, 1918 after receiving a commission for Lieutenant. He was killed in an aviation accident in France on September 28, 1918. He is buried in Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial. He was survived by his parents. The WPA mural now hanging at Newton North was created in his memory.

Chandler, William Hopkins

William Hopkins Chandler was born to John Scudder Chandler and Henrietta Shelton Chandler on January 9, 1894 in India. He attended Newton High School where he played football and graduated from in 1911. He lived at 144 Hancock Street in Auburndale, at a location now known as the Walker Center for Ecumenical Exchange. He went on to attend Yale where he edited the Yale Courant, receiving a Bachelor’s of Arts degree with High Orations in 1915. Chandler received training at the first Plattsburg Training Camp, where he received commission for Second Lieutenant, and at French field artillery schools. Chandler was injured in England in July, and upon recovery, he returned to the front. He died in France on October 5, 1917. He was survived by his parents, his wife Maud B. Chandler, and his brothers Robert E. Chandler and John R. Chandler.

Chapin, Elliot Adams

Elliot Adams Chapin was born to Cyrus Smith Chapin and Alice Chapin on May 10, 1895 in Somerville. He graduated from Newton High School in 1913, going on to attend Phillips Andover Academy and then Harvard. He lived at 935 Beacon Street in Newton Centre in 1917. He enlisted with the United States Naval Reserve Forces in April 1917, but, wanting to be a pilot, Chapin joined the British Royal Flying Corps on August 26. After receiving flying training, he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in December and sent overseas to England to continue training. In April 1918, Chapin was commissioned 1st Lieutenant. His plane was shot down over Thionville, France on June 27, 1918. He is buried in Chambieres American Cemetery. He was survived by his parents and his brother Robert Bigelow Chapin. In 1919, Chapin received a Bachelors of Arts “war degree” from Harvard.

Chivers, Frank Haskell

Frank Haskell Chivers was born to Martin L. Chivers and Letitia A. Chivers on January 9, 1895 in Newton. Chivers lived in Newton at 15 Maple Avenue in 1917. He enlisted with the Army on April 9, 1917, and he received training at the Commonwealth Armory and Camp Curtis Guild. While in training, Chivers was promoted first to Private, First Class on July 18, then to Corporal on July 23, then to Sergeant on August 20. Chivers arrived overseas on September 9 and continued training through the winter. In February 1918, Chivers fought his first battle in Chemin des Dames, the first in a series of engagements that would keep him at the front lines nearly every day. On July 21st, in the Battle of Chateau-Thierry, Chivers was injured while helping his men seek shelter from bombardment. He died on July 23. He is buried at Aisne-Marne Cemetery. He was survived by his parents. For his actions on July 21, Chivers was recommended for the Distinguished Service Cross.

Clapp, Howard Rogers

Howard Rogers Clapp was born to Clift Rogers Clapp and Gertrude Clapp on July 24, 1893 in Dorchester. Clapp attended Harvard, graduating in 1916. Clapp lived at 49 Temple Street in Newton Centre. Clapp joined the R.O.T.C. in Plattsburg, New York in May 1917, going on to attend the School of Military Aeronautics at MIT on July 28. On October 1, Clapp was assigned to the Detachment of Flying Cadets, and after training, he received the commission of 1st Lieutenant on January 15, 1918. He was assigned to the 22nd Aero Squadron in Toul, France. He was killed in action at Beaumont, France on November 3, 1918. He was survived by his parents. In his memory, his father started a scholarship for Anglo-descending Harvard students in 1920, the Howard Rogers Clapp Memorial Scholarship.

Clarke, Henry Ware

Henry Ware Clarke was born to Charles Atherton Clarke and Georgiana Clarke on November 19, 1893 in Chicago. Moving to Newton when Clarke was two, the family lived at 33 Washington Street in Newton Corner. After attending grammar and high schools in Newton, Clarke entered Harvard, graduating in 1916 with a Bachelor’s in Science. After graduating, he attended the Business Men’s Training Camp in Plattsburg, New York, before going on to work with his father in Hudson, Massachusetts. When the United States entered the war, Clarke volunteered for the First Officers’ Training Camp at Plattsburg, receiving a commission as second lieutenant on August 15. Clapp arrived in France before October, and after additional training, Clapp was assigned to the 16th Infantry in November, remaining with them until his death. He was killed in action at Cantigny, France on May 29, 1918. He is buried in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge. He was survived by his parents and his sisters.

Colby, Elwood Loring

Elwood Loring Colby was born to Charles L. Colby and Mae E. Colby on April 29, 1899 in Cambridge. Colby enlisted with the Marine Corps on May 3, 1917 in Philadelphia. His father is recorded living at 27 Kenrick Terrance in Newton in 1915, moving to Dorchester before 1917. Colby was assigned to the 51st Company of the 5th Regiment on June 6 and arrived in France on June 27. Colby served in several defensives and offensives in France, and he was appointed Corporal on April 1, 1918. Colby was killed in action in Belleau Wood, France on June 12, 1918. He is buried in Aisne-Marne Cemetery in Belleau. He was survived by his parents.

Curry, Donald Woodworth

Donald Woodworth Curry was born to Arthur M. and Gertrude Curry on July 22, 1900 in Newton Highlands. After attending Hyde Grammar School, Curry went on to attend Newton High School, graduating in 1917 in the Scientific Course as an Honor Pupil. He lived in Newton at 21 Woodward Street in Newton Highlands. He went on to attend MIT, studying naval architecture and marine engineering. In October of 1918, Curry became a member of the Students’ Navy Training Corps at MIT, but died of pneumonia in Chelsea on December 17, 1918, seeing no service abroad. He is buried in Newton Cemetery. He was survived by his parents.

Daley, Eugene Joseph Jr.

Eugene Joseph Daley, Jr. was born to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene O. Daley on March 25, 1896 in Newton. After attending Mason Grammar School, Daley entered Newton High School, where he graduated from in 1916 in the Classical Course. His parents lived at 97 Manet Road, Chestnut Hill. Intending to enroll at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Daley enlisted with the infantry on October 5, 1917. After being promoted to a corporal on January 5, Daley was sent overseas on April 29, 1918. He was promoted to a sergeant on October 1, but was wounded in battle in St. Juvin, France on October 11. He died in Germany on October 19. He is buried in Holyhood Cemetery in Brookline. He was survived by his father

Daley, Warren Kaiser

Warren Kaiser Daley was born to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Wood Daley on November 30, 1899 in Stapleton, New York. He lived in Newton at 138 Central Street in Auburndale. He enlisted with the Army on July 25, 1917, but was killed in an automobile accident less than a month later on August 19. He is buried in Newton Cemetery. He was survived by his father.

Davis, Philip Washburn

Philip Washburn Davis was born to Samuel Warren Davis and Maria Elizabeth Davis on March 10, 1888 in West Newton. After attending Newton High School, Davis attended Harvard in 1904, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor’s in Arts in 1908. In 1915, he lived at 21 Elm Street in West Newton, moving to Cambridge by 1917. Davis went into business after Harvard, enlisting with the Aviation Service on March 10. Davis was furloughed to reserve, and he enlisted with the French Aviation Service on June 9 in the French Foreign Legion. After training, Davis was promoted to corporal on October 26 and detailed to the Aerial Gunnery School in Cazaux, France. He was commissioned as Second Lieutenant on February 23, 1918 and was assigned to the 94th Pursuit Squadron in April. He was killed in action behind German lines in Richecourt, France on June 2, 1918. He is buried in Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery. He was survived by his father and his sister Amelia Washburn Davis.

Day, Frederic Drew

Frederic Drew Day was born to Fred Nahum Day and Ellen Julia Day on August 28, 1893 in Stratford, New Hampshire. Day attended Newton High School, graduating in 1911 as an Honor Student. He lived at 119 Hancock Street in Auburndale. Day went on to attend Dartmouth College, graduating in 1915. Day proceeded to work as a banker. Day enlisted with the Army on June 8, 1916, reporting for duty on July 25, 1917. He received a series of promotions through 1917, up to the rank of sergeant on August 23, before being sent overseas on September 26. He died of disease in Chaumont, France on January 22, 1918. He is buried in St. Mihiel Cemetery. He was survived by his mother.

Dennis, Victor Leon

Victor Leon Dennis was born to Frederick H. Dennis and Elizabeth Skoyles Dennis on December 30, 1890 in Galt, Ontario. His family moved to Newton Lower Falls, where they lived at 2122 Washington Street. After attending Newton High School, Dennis attended the Wentworth Institute, studying mechanical drawing and motor design. He joined the Michigan State Troops in April 1917 and enlisted with the Aviation Division of the U.S. Signal Corps in Chicago on July 7, 1917. He was ordered to Ohio State University on October 11, before being transferred to the Air Service at Love Field in Dallas on December 18. Dennis was killed in an accident at Love Field on February 19, 1918. He is buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Newton Lower Falls. He was survived by his father. A memorial dedicated to Dennis and the eleven other servicemen killed at Love was unveiled on May 30, 1922.

DeRusha, Henry William

Henry William DeRusha was born to William C. DeRusha and Mary DeRusha on May 10, 1895 in Newton. DeRusha lived at 862 Walnut Street in Newton Highlands in 1917. DeRusha enlisted with the Infantry on June 4, 1917, and was assigned to the Massachusetts National Guard in the 101st Infantry. DeRusha was promoted to Private 1st Class on September 1, and he arrived overseas on September 7. DeRusha fought in the Second Battle of the Aisne and the Second Battle of the Marne with his infantry, surviving the former battle but dying in action in the latter near Vaux on July 15, 1918. DeRusha is buried in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in West Roxbury. He was survived by his parents.

Farnum, Paul Jones

Paul Jones Farnum was born to Samuel May Farnum and Jesse Frances Farnum on May 24, 1898 in Newton. He lived at 11 Gibson Road in Newtonville. Farnum enlisted on May 22, 1917 and reported for duty on July 25 with the First Massachusetts Ambulance Corps. He arrived overseas on September 7, serving in France. He died from pneumonia in Savenay on March 18, 1918. He is buried in Oisne-Aisne Cemetery. He was survived by his parents and his sister, Virginia.

Ferris, Valentine Edwin

Valentine Edwin Ferris was born to Carrie Maria Ferris on October 18, 1896 in Swanton, Vermont. Ferris lived in Newton at 507 Centre Street. After graduating from Newton Technical School in 1916, Ferris enlisted on April 23, 1918, being assigned to the Repair Shop Unit at Camp Meigs in Washington, D.C.. He was transferred to Fort McHenry in Maryland, still in the Repair Shop Unit. He died at Fort McHenry from disease on October 11, 1918. He is buried in Riverside Cemetery in Vermont. He was survived by his mother.

Fisher, Wallace

Born in 1894, Fisher was the son of Mrs. Mary A. Fisher of 1198 Chestnut St. in Newton Upper Falls. He worked as a mill hand before being drafted in 1917. He served as a Private in the U.S. Army, 77th Division, 305th Field Artillery Unit and was killed in action September 5, 1918. His burial was at Oise-Aisne American Cemetery in France. He was survived by his mother and seven brothers.

Flanagan, Charles

Charles Flanagan was born to James Flanagan and Mary Flanagan on January 17, 1900 in Newton. Flanagan’s parents lived at 105 Pearl Street in Newton in 1917. Flanagan enlisted with the Infantry on September 18, 1916, being assigned to Company H of the 35th Infantry. He was assigned first to the Columbus Barracks with the Ohio Company, then he was transferred to Company I of the 18th Infantry. He arrived overseas on August 7, 1917. Flanagan was killed in action at or near Exermont, France on October 8, 1918. He is buried in Meuse-Argonne Cemetery. He was survived by his parents.

Forbush, Robert Lewis

Robert Lewis Forbush was born to Frank Mortimer Forbush and Annie Louise Forbush on August 4, 1890 in Natick. After graduating from Newton High School, Forbush attended Harvard, leaving school in 1912. He lived in Newton at 70 Sumner Street in Newton Centre. He began work as an electrical engineer, studying and working in Lowell as an electrical engineer. He moved to Nova Scotia in 1917, but enlisted for service on July 30, 1917. He became a master engineer with the Army on September 20 and was sent overseas on September 26. Forbush was recognized for his courage in the Chateau-Thierry offensive and was recommended for promotion, but his commission was withheld due to the Armistice. He remained with his regiment as a second lieutenant, dying of pneumonia in France on March 14, 1919. He is buried in Oisne-Aisne Cemetery. He was survived by his parents.

Francis, Elmer Merritt

Elmer Merritt Francis was born to John Francis and Wilhelminia Francis on March 4, 1900. John Francis lived at 140 Cherry Street in West Newton in 1917. After graduating from Newton Technical School in 1918, Francis enlisted, but died on October 17. He is buried in Newton Cemetery. He was survived by his parents.

Gallison, Harold Winslow

Harold Winslow Gallison was born to William Edward Gallison and Annie C. Cook on July 23, 1897. He and his family lived at 52 Harrison Street in Newton Highlands, being recorded living there in 1913 and 1915.

Giles, Ralph

Ralph Rideout Giles was born to Edwin J. Giles and Evelyn Giles on July 9, 1894. Giles lived at 2043 Commonwealth Avenue in Auburndale. He enlisted with the Army on July 27, 1918, serving at Base Hospital #34 in France. He was promoted to sergeant. He drowned in Norfolk, Massachusetts on May 16, 1919 in service. He is buried in Newton Cemetery. He was survived by his parents.

Gould, Welden Prescott (Wilder)

Prescott Wilder Gould was born to John Allen Gould and Frances T. Sabin on February 23, 1894 in Newton Upper Falls. After attending R.W. Emerson School, Gould attended Newton High School, graduating in 1913 in the Scientific Course. After graduating, Gould attended MIT, where he studied mechanical engineering from 1913 to 1915. Gould lived in Newton at 1206 Boylston Street in Newton Upper Falls. Gould enlisted with the army on May 7, 1915, serving as a sergeant with the 1st Cavalry at the Mexican border. After the Cavalry was reorganized as the 102nd Machine Gun Battalion, Gould re-enlisted, going abroad with the Battalion in September. Gould was promoted to a sergeant in April, 1918, but he died of disease in France on May 16, 1918. He is buried in Newton Cemetery. He was survived by his mother and four siblings, Gardner Sabin Gould, Allen Adams Gould, Richard Hartshorn Gould, and Margaret F. Gould.

Herrick, William Franklin

William Franklin Herrick was born to Mr. and Mrs. William B. Herrick on July 31, 1890 in Natick. Herrick lived in Newton at 29 Fern Street in Auburndale. After attending Newton High School, Herrick entered in MIT in 1907 to study mechanical engineering, leaving a year later in 1908. Herrick enlisted on July 10, 1917 with the Aviation Section of the United States Signal Corps and received training at MIT. Herrick was sent to France in November, being later transferred to the 8th Aviation Instruction Center in Italy, where he received commission as a First Lieutenant on June 20, 1918. He was transferred to several aviation schools around Europe. He was awaiting orders to be sent to the front when he was killed in an airplane crash outside Issoudun, France on September 16. Herrick is buried at the American Expeditionary Forces Cemetery 32 outside Issoudun. He was survived by his father.

Hooper, Edward Asa Jr.

Edward Asa Hooper was born to Edward Asa Hooper and Ellen Maria Estes Hooper on September 10, 1891 in Cambridge. After graduating from Newton Technical School, Hooper attended Massachusetts Agricultural School. Hooper enlisted with the Army on May 4, 1916, serving on the Mexican border from June to October. Hooper sailed for France on September 9, 1917, serving in a series of defensive engagements. He was promoted to Private, First Class on March 29, 1918. Hooper was killed in battle during the Second Battle of the Marne on July 29. He is buried in Eastern Cemetery in Maine. He was survived by his mother and his wife, Ellen, who is recorded living at 143 Walnut Street in Newtonville in 1917.

Hopkins, Stephen Tullock

Stephen Tullock Hopkins was born to Dr. Edward Earl Hopkins and Louise Hopkins on March 19, 1892 in Newtonville. Hopkins graduated from Newton High School in 1910, taking the Classical Course and serving as class president his sophomore year. He lived in Newton at 355 Newtonville Avenue in Newtonville. Hopkins attended Harvard where he played a prominent role in athletics and social clubs and graduated in June 1914 with a Bachelor’s in Arts. After Harvard, Hopkins went into the cotton business, working at the Lancaster Mills and then the Becker Milling Machine Company before enlisting on August 9, 1917. He entered the Army Aviation School at MIT in September, then went to Italy in October for additional training, at the end of which Hopkins received commission for second lieutenant on May 13, 1918. Hopkins was then sent to France, where, after additional training, he was assigned as a bombing pilot to the 96th Aero Squadron on the front. He was shot down during the St. Mihiel Offensive on September 13. He is buried in St. Mihiel American Cemetery. He was survived by his parents. Hopkins was later awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, and he is officially credited with having shot down one enemy airplane.

Huggard, George Stewart

George Stewart Huggard was born to Richard John Huggard and Anna Belle Huggard on November 28, 1895 in Newton Centre. He graduated from Newton High School, and entered Trinity College in 1916. He lived at 58 Everett Street in Newton Centre in 1917. He left Trinity in 1917, joining the R.O.T.C. at Harvard and enlisting in the Marine Corps in July 1917. After training, Huggard was made a corporal on December 18, going on to attend the Officers’ Training Camp at Quantico, Virginia. He was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant on August 14, 1918, and was assigned to the 13th Regiment to be sent overseas. While travelling overseas, Huggard became ill and died on September 27, 1918 aboard the USS Von Steuben. He is buried in Newton Cemetery. He was survived by his mother.

Hyslop, Norman William

Norman William Hyslop was born to Bliss C. Hyslop and Christine Hyslop on August 23, 1891. Hyslop lived at 643 Watertown Street in Newtonville in 1915. By 1917, he had moved to Boston. Hyslop enlisted with the army on April 27, 1918 and was assigned to the 16th Infantry Regiment at Camp Dix. Hyslop died at Camp Dix on October 1, 1918. He is buried in Newton Cemetery. He was survived by his parents.

Jackson, Leonard

Leonard Jackson was born to George West Jackson and Grace Irving Jackson on January 14, 1897 in Brookline. After attending the Runkle School in Brookline, Jackson attended Newton High School, where he was a thorough participant in athletics. He graduated in 1915 in the Classical Course, intending to go into Harvard. Jackson lived in Newton at 34 Ballard Street in Newton Centre in 1917. Jackson did enter Harvard, joining their ROTC unit. From Harvard, he enlisted as a private in the Army on January 5, 1918 in Camp Upton, New York, training there for more than two months. Recommended for a Second Lieutenant commission, Jackson joined the 305th Infantry for service in France on March 26 and was sent over on April 16. He was promoted to a Corporal on April 23, before receiving a commission for Second Lieutenant as recommended on July 13. He was reassigned to the 110th Infantry which he led into battle along the Vesle River on August 25. While clearing out machine gun nests, Jackson was shot several times and killed. He is buried in the American Cemetery in Belleau Wood. He was survived by his parents. In 1919, Harvard College awarded him a Bachelor’s in Arts war degree.

Lucas, Kenneth Rodney

Kenneth Rodney Lucas was born on July 28, 1894 in Waltham. Lucas graduated from Newton Technical High School in 1913. He lived at 20 Hunter Street in West Newton in 1917. Lucas enlisted with the Navy in Newport, Rhode Island on May 23, 1918. Lucas became a first class carpenter, stationed in Newport. Lucas died from pneumonia in the naval hospital in Newport on September 25, 1918. He was survived by his wife Dora L. Lucas.

Marsh, Malcolm Brown

Malcolm Brown Marsh was born to Luella B. Goudey and James Henry Marsh on January 22, 1900 in Brookline. Marsh lived in Newton with his parents at 27 Nobscot Road in Newton Centre in 1917. After graduating from Newton High School, Marsh enlisted with the 82nd Field Artillery on January 22, 1918. He was sent to Fort Worth in Texas, but caught pneumonia and died at the Base Hospital there on February 27. He is buried in Forest Hills Cemetery. He was survived by his father.

Maxwell, George T. Jr.

George T. Maxwell, Jr. was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Maxwell on June 30, 1896 in Newton Centre. Maxwell enlisted with the Army on December 2, 1914, and served on the Mexican border with Company C of the 5th Infantry. After the outbreak of war, Maxwell reported for duty on July 25, 1917. Maxwell is recorded living at 310 Langley Road in Newton Centre with his father in 1917, working as a printer. Maxwell was mustered on August 7 and assigned to the 101st Infantry, arriving overseas on September 7. Maxwell served in several conflicts in France, including in Soissons, before being killed in action as a Private First Class near Vaux, France on July 20, 1918. He is buried in Newton Cemetery. He was survived by his mother.

McLaughlin, Frank M.

Francis Michael M. McLaughlin was born to James H. McLaughlin and Mary Emma McLaughlin on September 24, 1899 in Newton Upper Falls. McLaughlin enlisted with the Army on July 11, 1916. His father is recorded living at 42 Hale Street in Newton Upper Falls in 1917. McLaughlin was assigned first to Company C of the 5th Regiment Infantry of the Massachusetts National Guard, before being transferred to Company C of the 101st Infantry on August 21, 1917. McLaughlin fought in several battles overseas, including in Aisne-Marne and in the Rheims Offensive. McLaughlin was promoted to Private First Class on June 6, 1918, but died of injuries received in action on July 21. McLaughlin is buried in Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Needham. He was survived by his parents.

Meekins, Clifford Kenneth

Clifford Kenneth Meekins was born to Henry J. Meekins and Mildred Meekins on December 15, 1899 in Newton. Meekins’ parents lived at 56 Derby Street in West Newton in 1917. Meekins enlisted with the Infantry on June 4, 1917, being assigned to Company L of the 6th Infantry. He was then reassigned and attached to the 157th French Division. Meekins was sent overseas on March 30, 1918 to Bussey Farm, where he served until he died in action in action on the Champagne Front in France on September 28, 1918. He is buried in Meuse-Argonne Cemetery. He was survived by his parents.

Merrill, Walter Linwood

Walter Linwood Merrill was born to George E. Merrill and Mary Merrill on June 19, 1887 in Newton. In 1915, he lived at 53 Richardson Street, and he moved to Roxbury by 1917. Merrill was assigned to the Canadian Service, but died in Brooklyn on September 16, 1918. He is buried in Dedham Cemetery. He was survived by his parents and his brother, George E. Merrill, Jr.

Mitchell, Howard Frederick

Howard Frederick Mitchell was born to Frederick M. Mitchell on November 1, 1896 in Newton. Mitchell lived in Newton at 65 Adella Avenue in West Newton in 1917. Mitchell graduated from Newton Technical School with honors in 1915, going on to work for the Newton Trust Company. Mitchell enlisted with the Navy Reserve Force on July 16, 1918 and entered training in Hingham. He was transferred to Training Camp on Bumpkin Island in Boston Harbor, where he died from disease on September 16. He is buried in Newton Cemetery. He was survived by his father.

Mullany, Thomas Joseph

Thomas Joseph Mullaney was born to Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Mullaney on January 10, 1898 in Newton Centre. Mullaney lived at 26 North Street in Newton Centre. Mullaney enlisted with the Infantry on June 21, 1916, being first assigned to Company C of the 5th Infantry in the Massachusetts National Guard. Mullaney served along the Mexican Border prior to the war, before reporting for duty on July 25, 1917 to serve in the war. He was transferred to the 101st Infantry and arrived overseas on September 7. He fought in several conflicts, including at Chateau-Thierry, before dying of pneumonia in France in October 1918. He is buried in Meuse-Argonne Cemetery. He was survived by his father.

Nathan, Thomas Cushman

Thomas Cushman Nathan was born to Frank N. Nathan and Bessie Nathan on January 21, 1897 in Dorchester. After attending Mason Grammar School, Nathan entered Newton High School, where he graduated from in 1915 in the Classical Course. He lived at 518 Commonwealth Avenue in Newton Centre in 1917. Intending to go to Dartmouth, Nathan only attended the school for one year before transferring to MIT, which he left on March 17, 1917, to enlist with the Aviation Service. Enlisting on March 19, Nathan was sent to train in Florida and in the Ground School in California. In August, Nathan was made the Commander of his Squadron, before being put in charge of eight of the highest honored men at the school to train in England. He was sent to Oxford to work with the Aviation Section Signal Corps, then to the Flying School in Ayr, Scotland to test planes. Nathan was commissioned 1st Lieutenant on March 3. He was called into active duty on March 20, preparing to be sent to France on March 22, but he was killed on March 20 while testing a plane. He is buried at Ayr Cemetery with full military honors. He was survived by his parents.

Peabody, Ellery Jr.

Ellery Peabody, Jr. was born to Ellery Peabody and Harriet Peabody on April 23, 1896 in West Newton. After attending Peirce Grammar School, Peabody attended Newton High School, graduating in 1913 in the Scientific Course. In 1917, Peabody lived in Newton at 70 Temple Street in West Newton. With no apparent college intentions, Peabody enlisted on May 28, 1917 with the Field Artillery. Peabody was sent overseas on September 7. Peabody was involved in a series of offensives and battles in France, including in St. Mihiel, Aisne-Marne, and Meuse-Argonne. Staying within the Field Artillery, Peabody was promoted to a corporal on November 26, 1917, then to a sergeant on August 14, 1918. He was killed in action in Death Valley near Verdun, France on October 23, 1918. He is buried in Meuse-Argonne Cemetery. He was survived by his parents. On March 1, 1920, Peabody was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for gallant action on March 6, 1918, repairing telephone lines under fire.

Putnam, David Endicott

One of Newton’s most commended veterans, David Endicott Putnam was born to Frederick Huntington Putnam and Janet Putnam on December 10, 1898 in Jamaica Plain. After attending Roger Walcott School, Putnam attended Newton High School, where he was an accomplished athlete and a well-regarded student. Putnam graduated in 1916 in the Scientific Course, moving on to enroll at Harvard, where he continued his athletic, academic, and social success. On the outbreak of war, Putnam left Harvard to enlist, but was unable to due to his age. Undeterred, Putnam hitchhiked on a cattle ship to France, arriving in Paris and enlisting with the Foreign Legion of the French Air Service on May 31, 1917. Putnam, proving to be an apt student, was brevetted on October 17 and was promoted to sergeant and assigned to the front on December 12. Putnam’s service as an aviator earned him the title, “American Ace of Aces,” setting records for the number of planes shot down by an American in one day, and being credited with shooting down upwards of thirty-four enemy planes, with fourteen attributed to him officially. He received a slew of French and American honors, including the Legion d’Honneur, the Distinguished Service Cross, and a Bachelor’s of Science “war degree” from Harvard. On June 10, Putnam received a commission for First Lieutenant. On September 12, Putnam engaged in an aerial battle with German aviators, shooting down one enemy plane before being shot down himself at La Chaussee, France. He is buried in St. Mihiel Cemetery. He was survived by his mother and three sisters.

Ramsay, Archibald Hamilton

Archibald Hamilton Ramsay was born to Robert Anstruther Ramsay and Catherine Hamilton Ramsay on May 31, 1884 in Montreal. Ramsay left Montreal around 1900, and he lived with his brothers and sister in Wellesley Hills after his parents died. While living in Wellesley, Ramsay studied for two years at Newton High School, where he was known for his intelligence and happy-go-lucky behavior. Ramsay then studied for a year at Harvard, where he continued his intelligent streak, before going to study at Pembroke College, graduating in 1907. After travelling for a year, and then working as a secretary, Ramsay moved to Paris where he worked with the Westinghouse Company and later as a banker. In France, he became well-known for boxing, with his skills commented on by contemporary sports writers. Ramsay enlisted with the French Foreign Legion on August 12, 1914, serving as a chauffeur and interpreter. In the spring of 1915, Ramsay was transferred to the British army, and in June, he received commission for second lieutenant. On September 25, Ramsay was sent to the front, and on October 13, he was killed leading a group of twenty-five men in a bomb attack in Belgium. Ramsay’s body was not recovered, but he is commemorated in several locations, including Harvard’s Roll of Honor.

Rich, Wesley Everett

Wesley Everett Rich was born to William Thayer Rich and Abbie Leonard Rich on August 13, 1889 in Chelsea. He moved to Newton when he was three years old, attending public school and graduating from Newton High School in 1907. Rich entered Wesleyan University, graduating with Bachelor’s and Master’s of Arts degrees in 1911. He additionally received the Joseph D. Weeks for essay-writing in economics the same year. Rich lived in Newton at 20 Sargent Street in 1911, moving to Cambridge by 1913, though his family remained behind. He entered graduate school at Harvard, studying economics. He studied until 1914, when he was appointed instructor in economics and social science at Wesleyan, while remaining an assistant in the department of economics at Harvard. In 1917, he received a Ph. D., and he was made associate professor at Wesleyan. In spite of having claims to exemption for his academic work, Rich enlisted with the Army on December 7, 1917 and was assigned to the 151st Depot Brigade at Fort Devins. On March 13, 1918, he was promoted to corporal, and in April, he was assigned to intelligence work. For his efforts, Rich was recommended to an Officers’ Training Camp, but declined, due to the integral position of his work at Fort Devins. He remained at the Fort, and died on September 25, 1918 there from pneumonia. He is buried at Newton Cemetery. He was survived by his wife Mary S. Rand and his three children. His doctoral thesis, “A History of the United States Post Office to 1829,” is available for purchase and has been cited in numerous publications on the Postal Service.

Sampson, Edwin Field

Edwin Field Sampson was born to Ezra Winslow Sampson and Frances Field Sampson on July 19, 1882 in Newtonville. After attending Morris High School in New York City, Sampson attended Harvard, where he graduated from in 1905 with a Bachelor’s in Sciences. He continued to study at Harvard toward a Doctor in Medicine degree, living at 957 Washington Street in Auburndale in 1909. In 1909, he graduated with his M.D., little-known by his classmates. By 1911, he had moved back to New York City. He enlisted in the Medical Corps and was commissioned 1st Lieutenant on July 30, 1917, being called to active duty on October 15 and assigned to Walter Reed General Hospital in Washington, D.C.. Over the next year and a half, Sampson was assigned to various camps across the United States. He died from blood poisoning on April 22, 1919 at Camp Zachary Taylor in Kentucky. He was survived by his parents and his brother Harold Morton Sampson.

Strong, Ellsworth Olmsted

Ellsworth Olmsted Strong was born to Reverend William E. Strong and Ellen O. Strong on July 12, 1894 in Beverly. After graduating from Newton High School in 1912, Strong attended Dartmouth College, where he was a member of Psi Epsilon Fraternity, graduating in 1916 with a Bachelor’s in Arts. In 1915, he lived in Newton at 74 Brookside Avenue in Newtonville, moving to New York City by 1917, where he worked for Harper’s Bazaar in advertising. On August 15, 1917, Strong enlisted with the Army, being assigned to the Field Artillery in Plattsburg, New York. He was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant while still in Plattsburg, and was then assigned to the 305th Field Artillery on December 10th, before being sent overseas on April 26, 1918. While on liason duty with the 307th and 308th Infantry, Strong was killed in action on August 25, 1918 on the Vesle River. He is buried in Newton Cemetery. He was survived by his parents, his older sisters Margaret Strong and Helen Webster Strong, and his younger brother Robert Chamberlain Strong.

Sullivan, Edward Michael

Edward Michael Sullivan was born to Patrick J. Sullivan and Nellie Sullivan on January 14, 1896 in Newton Centre. Sullivan was educated in Newton schools. He lived at 1322 Centre Street in Newton Centre in 1917. Sullivan enlisted with the Army prior to the War on June 19, 1916, initially serving with the 5th Massachusetts Infantry along the Mexican Border in 1916. Sullivan was sent to France with the 101st Massachusetts Infantry in 1917, where he fought in several battles, including at Aisne-Marne and St. Mihiel. Sullivan was promoted to Private First Class on June 6, 1918. A month later, on July 18, Sullivan was wounded, but recovered and continued to fight with the infantry in Vaux, France. He was killed in action on October 27, 1918. He is buried in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in West Roxbury. He was survived by his mother.

Walcott, William Wright

William Wright Walcott was born to Samuel Walcott and Laura A. Mitchell Walcott on June 1, 1879 in Natick. After graduating from Newton High School, Walcott attended MIT, graduating in 1901 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree. He went on to attend Harvard, receiving a Doctorate in Medicine in 1905. Afterwards, Walcott became a house officer at Massachusetts General Hospital, before entering into practice in Natick and then serving as district health inspector with the State Board of Health. He enlisted and served with the First Corps of Cadets as a medical officer, going overseas as First Lieutenant with the 101st Engineers. Walcott, in addition to serving in base hospitals, took part in battles, including in St. Mihiel and Verdun. In the summer of 1917, Walcott was made captain in the Medical Corps, but was wounded, leaving him in the hospital for a month. Walcott recovered, but he later became ill and died on March 16, 1919 in France. He is buried in Dell Park Cemetery in Natick. He was survived by his sister Harriet Walcott.

West, Ralph O’Neal

Ralph O’Neal West was born to Robert R. West and Marth G. West on October 4, 1896 in Washington, D.C.. After attending Mason Grammar School, West attended Newton High School, where he was a prominent participant in extracurriculars. West lived at 1136 Centre Street in Newton Centre. After graduating high school in 1914, West entered Harvard in 1915, where he continued his prominence in extracurriculars. In 1916, after being invited by the Cathedral Choir School of St. John the Divine in New York to lead the athletics there, West moved to New York and attended Columbia, while supervising the athletics at the Choir School. On December 15, 1917, West enlisted with the Marine Corps, being assigned to the 80th Company on Parris Island. West was recommended for the Officers’ Training Camp, but was unable to attend due to illness, and he was instead transferred to several companies within the United States. On May 7, 1918, West arrived in France, participating in several battles before being killed in Thiaucourt on September 15 while relaying messages. He is buried at St. Mihiel Cemetery. He was survived by his parents. West received a Bachelor’s of Arts “war degree” from Harvard in 1919.

Williamson, John Arvid

John Arvid Williamson was born to John Gustaf Williamson and Cecelia Williamson on January 16, 1900 in Boston. Williamson boarded at 93 Bellevue Street in Newton with his parents. Williamson enlisted with the United States Navy Reserve Forces on April 13, 1917, and he began his service at the Boston Navy Yard. On June 18, Williamson was transferred to the Naval Training Camp on Bumkin Island, where he trained for three months. On September 18, Williamson was assigned to the USS Shur where he served as a Seaman before being transferred to work on Submarine Chaser 271. He died from disease on the chaser while docked in Queenstown Harbor in Ireland on October 8, 1918. He is buried in Newton Cemetery. He was survived by his parents.

Wilson, Kenneth Walter

Kenneth Walter Wilson was born on April 25, 1884. He lived at 192 Lowell Avenue in Newtonville in 1913, but was not listed in the 1915 directory. He enlisted with the Army and served with the Canadian Cavalry in the 1st Armoured Regiment of the Royal Canadian Dragoons. He died on July 13, 1919. He is buried in Newton Cemetery.