Comments on: The Hdq. Co. 103rd Infantry Honor Roll

By: Steve Roberts

Steve Roberts — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:39:56 +0000

In order to find my Grandfather’s registration records I went to the Maine State Archives in Augusta where all of the National Guard records were sent. They are in a box in no discernible order but with patience I found his record. That would be my suggestion for you. My grandfather was in company C. By the way a new book just came out called “The Five Lieutenants” which details the careers of the “officers” of the 28th and 26th divisions. It gives pretty good detail of what life was like for the Lieutenants who were mostly college boys. The story centers on 5 boys from Harvard who became Lieutenants and went over with the first AEF boys.
It was written by James Carl Nelson and available through Amazon.

By: Bryan A. White, Sr.

Bryan A. White, Sr. — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 23:48:06 +0000

Hi,
Am trying to verify that my grand-uncle Alvah Deward White served per his military records. He was assigned to Company L, 103rd Inf. from early 1918 to discharge in October 1919. It is listed that his org. received the Croix de Guerre. I don’t see his name listed in the 103rd listing however. He joined in Houlton, Maine – probably as a member of the Maine Army Guard. Any info/verification/pointers in the right direction are appreciated.

By: Marijke Taffein

Marijke Taffein — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 02:17:15 +0000

for a Facebook friend in the US trying to find the burial records and burial place of her family member Vaudreuil, Arthur P., Co. L., 103rd Infantry 26th division, died of wounds Feb 1918 in the region of Chemin des Dames France. He doesn’t come up in the ABMC records.
Thanks for the help and regards from Verdun, France
taffein@hotmail.co.uk
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=mr&MRid=46846269

By: Dan Preece

Dan Preece — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:47:31 +0000

My grandfather served in the 26th in WW1. His name was Ambrose Karroll Richards. I still have his helmet. Can anyone help me find any documents that might tell of his actions.

By: kurt rossi

kurt rossi — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 05:40:47 +0000

An update from my previous message. I finally received information from the NPRC in the form of a final pay voucher and found out that my Grandfather was transferred to the 111th infantry regiment, 56th brigade, 28th infantry division upon arrival in France. Most likely to the Headquarters company. This was the only information my father could remember my grandfather passing onto him. So he never was in the 26th ID. Any idea regarding collar insignia if runners would have used the standard crossed rifles or if they would have used an “HQ” collar disk? Saw one on ebay but it was a reproduction.

Kurt Rossi

By: kurt rossi

kurt rossi — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 05:28:28 +0000

Great site. I am also looking for information regarding my grandfather, Giovanni (John) Lucio Rossi. He however would have been a replacement as he entered France in August of 1918 with the 40th Division from California. The 40th was redesignated the 6th depot division upon arrival in France and supplied the front line divisions with replacements. The only information I have is that he served as a runner in a Headquarters Company somewhere between Verdun and Metz during the St. Mihiel Offensive and on until the Armistice. The 26th is one of three divisions that received replacements from the 40th and were involved in the St. Mihiel and Muese-Argonne Offensives. After looking at battle maps, the 26th seems to fit his description as to its position during the St. Mihiel Offensive. Any info as to whether he was in this division would be greatly appreciated. Best regards,

Kurt Rossi

By: Jim R.

Jim R. — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:51:11 +0000

I have a third cousin (Gustav Roerich) who is buried in the American cemetary at St. Mihiel, France. He was KIA on 16 June, 1918. He belonged to the 103rd Infantry, 26th Division). Here’s the odd part. Gustav grew up in Nebraska (farm boy). He enlisted from there. Given the 26th was made up of guys from New England, I’m confused how he got assigned with them. If anyone reading this has an explanation, thank you.

By: Maquet

Maquet — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:32:09 +0000

Is-it possible to have the list of the killed and wounded of the 103rd Infantry Regiment ? I search the private LACLAIR

By: Arthur Hamlin

Arthur Hamlin — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 19:16:06 +0000

In response to
On May 10, 2010 at 9:06 am Robert Pershing Bronson said:
My grandfather, George Bronson served in M company of the 103rd Infantry.
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Private George Bronson is listed in the roster of Company M ( and there is a photo of the company ) at http://103rd.newspipers.com/images/page66.jpg

By: Kathleen Weatherly

Kathleen Weatherly — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 16:31:57 +0000

You have the names listed here as McLaughlin twice Hospital #36 and Hospital #18. Both my grandfather John J. McLaughlin of Hanson, MA and his brother Robert McLaughlin of Hanson, MA or Newton, MA were in World War I in France.

My grandfather told me he was wounded by some type of bayonet. I am not sure if this would be him or not, and my grandfather had a tendency to tease us when we were children and loved to tell stories.

Do you have any leads on this for me further than what you have here? Thank you. Kathleen Weatherly – Orlando, FL