Comments on: Reader’s Roll of Remembrance

By: Donna (Anderson) Blews

Donna (Anderson) Blews — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 02:25:06 +0000

I reciently purchased a “Wound Chevron” on Ebay, which had been present to a Sherwood K. Martin. I researched his military information and would like to have his info added to “Soldiers Mail” Here is Sherwoods info:
Sherwood K. Martin
Dog Tag #: 65,184
originally from South Manchester,Ct.
Entered the National guard in South Manchester,Ct 6/29/16, into Co. G 1st Inf CNG. Drafted into Co G. 102nd Infantry to discharge. He was Pvt 1st Cl on5/24/17. Then Pvt 8/17/17. Mech 7/5/18. And again Pvt 1/15/19. Wounded in action slightly 10/9/18. Was part of the AEF 10/27/18 to 8/26/19, and recieved an Honorable Discharge 8/27/19.
Sherwood died after the war in 1927 at only 30 years old. May his memory live on here on “Soldiers Mail”. I would also like to send a photo of his “Wound Chevron” certificate so it can be posted here…Donna

By: Donna (Anderson) Blews

Donna (Anderson) Blews — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:43:16 +0000

Just thought this information would be of interest to anyone who is a direct desendant to someone who served in WWI. There is a geneology registry called “The Order of the First World War”. Anyone can enroll themselves with the registry so long as your desendant served in WWI.(This is a registry like “Sons & Daughters of the Revolution”). I registered myself, as I felt it was a fitting tribute to my 2 grandfathers; PVT William C. Anderson, and PVT 1st Class Henry E. Lambert, that their memory would live on not only here on “Soldiers Mail” but also thru the “Order of the First World War”. Also of interest, the “The Order of the First World War” is making available to anyone interested two commemoritive items: A Challenge coin, and a medal w/ribbon. These items are to commemorate the upcoming 100th Anniversary of WWI. They are great collector pieces. You can find them on their website….Donna

By: RanceGillespie

RanceGillespie — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:23:29 +0000

Frank D.Gillespie pvt. was captured by the enemy April 20,1918 at Seicheprey, a member of Co.B 102 MG Bn. Held prisoner of war to Dec.6, 1918. he suffered the mustard & clorine gas results thru life as a disabled vet.23 men& 1 officer from Co.B, were captured that morning.Is there anyplace to get info on their time as prisoners? Prior to Activation in the 26th Y.D., he was with Tr.D, -1st Cav. Mass. NG, and served in Texas. Enlisted July 3, 1916 discharged april 29,1919. Your page has helped me trace my dad’s time in the service. I thank you.
Rance J . Gillespie

By: Donna (Anderson) Blews

Donna (Anderson) Blews — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 20:21:14 +0000

After more research, I finally found the Mitlitary records for my second Grandfather. Henry E. Lambert. He was from New Hampshire.
Henry enlisted with the New Hampshire National on 4/2/1917 and was: Pvt.,Co L 1st Inf NH NG. He was then drafted into the U.S. Service 9/13/1917 and transfered to Co K 103 inf. Henry fought at the Battles of Champagne-Marne, Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Muse Argonne,and the Defensive Sector. He was wounded in action: 10/4/1918 as well as gassed. He was part of the AEF from 9/12/1917 to 4/4/1919 and was honorably discharged on 4/28/1919. I have a photo of him in his WWI uniform and would like to see him on this page along with my other Grandfather, William Anderson.

By: Donna (Anderson) Blews

Donna (Anderson) Blews — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 21:24:18 +0000

Wonderful news! I just recieved in the mail after all my researching my Grandfather William Andersons, “Purple Heart” certificate, the medals will follow. Though his WWI records were burnt in the National Archive fire, due to the fact my Grandfather re enlisted from 1920-1921, where he was stationed in Mercedes,Texas between wars. William again re enlisted in 1944 for WWII in the Navy Reserve. In his enlistment paperwork is where I found mention of the two wounds he recieved in WWI.
The photo of William Anderson on this page where he is on a horse must be up graded. In that photo he is “Pvt.Sp 5th class Sup Train 4th Cavalry”
Also mentioned in the letters I recieved with the “Purple Heart” certificate, the Army also states my Grandfather will also recieve the following medals,WWI Victory Medal w/French Service Clasp for Champagne-Marne,Aisne-Marne,St.Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne clasps. WWI Victory Button-Silver, and a Lapel Button for Service Prior to 8 September 1939. This has been added to his reconstructed Official Personnel File.
Now I am working on getting him enstilled in the Purple Heart National center in Newburgh,NY.

By: Donna (Anderson) Blews

Donna (Anderson) Blews — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:47:52 +0000

Also note, I have been reading about the 26 Division, and came to find that Camp Bartlette, A.K.A, Barnes Airport, is literally in my back yard.I mean over the fence an in my back yard!
As I live in Westfield, Massachusetts, where Camp Bartlette was located.
A memorial to this Camp and the 104th Infintry are 1/2 mile from my home. What a suprise!
National Guard is still here at Barnes.

By: Donna (Anderson) Blews

Donna (Anderson) Blews — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:43:42 +0000

As I have been doing some research on my Grandfather, Pvt. William Anderson formerly of New Britain,Ct,whose photo is also on this page,I reciently found his Dog Tags and with that information, wrote the Connecticut National Guard. They inturn sent me such wonderful information about him. As he was one of the original 26th Division men.They sent me a copy of his enlistment card. He enlisted 2/22/1917 though he was only 17, he lied about his age to get in. And the birth date shows the proof. He was born 3/10/1899, and the birthdate on the card states 3/10/1898. He was En.Pvt.,Co.I,1st REgt.Conn.Inf.,N.G. He was later called to service 3/26/1917, and then drafted 8/5/1917 and transfered to Co.I,102nd U.S. Inf.,R.S.O.152.
I also recieved 2 medal/medalions,two gold pins,and 2 bars of service from the state for his service in WWI.
What a wonderful find, now I want to apply for his Purple Heart, as the paperwork states he was severly wounded while in action 7/22/1918 and that I know for I saw the scares on his leg. It also states AEF 9/16/1917(do not know what this means) to 3/15/1919, and was Honorably discharged on 4/4/1919.

By: Patrick McKeon

Patrick McKeon — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:12:24 +0000

These are two men from the Town of Leicester, MA. who were KIA from the 26th Division. Cooney is buried here at home, Shannon is buried at St. Mihiel.

Pvt. William Joseph Cooney, 61212
Co. G, 101st Infantry, 26th Division
KIA July, 13, 1918, Vaux, France, age 30

Cpl. Thomas francis Shannon, Battery B, 102nd Field Artillery, 26th Division
WIA October 9, 1918, DOW October 20, 1918, age 22

Also this is my grandfather who was wounded, gassed, and later received a Purple Heart in the 1930′s.

Pvt. John Francis McKeon, 51278
Co. G, 101st Infantry, 26th Division
WIA, gassed, July 22, 1918

By: Ron Cook

Ron Cook — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:03:48 +0000

Thank you for such a treasure of infomation. My grandfather served with the 103rd. I was lucky enough to hear many stories about the war from him. He also served in WWII. Would you please add him to the Roll of Remembrance. He was gassed on 7-17-18 and spent 130 days in hospitol. The following is from The Roster of Maine ect.

Rowe, Clifford A. #70079
Born in Eddington Maine 7-6-1898 Age 18
Enl: NG Bangor, Apr 12, 1917
Reported for Federal Service Apr 13, 1917
Pvt, Pvt 1st class; Ck Aug 2, 1917
Org: MG Co 2 Inf Me NG: MG Co 103rd Inf to disch
Eng: Champagne-Marne; Aisine Marne; Defensive Sector
Wounds received in action: About July 17,1918
Overseas: Sept, 27 1917 to June 6, 1919
Honorable disch on demob: June 20, 1919

Question, He was overseas until 6-6-19. The 26th returned home in April. Any idea as to why he was not with them. I was able to view the Roster of Maine in the military service of the United States and allies in the World War 1917-1919 at the following web address:

http://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/008230947

And The History of the 103rd Infantry at:

http://103rd.newspipers.com

I hope this infomation will help someone. Is it possible to apply for a Purple Heart for him and if so how. Thank you so much for all you do.

Sincerely,

Ron Cook
Holden, Maine

By: Lucie LeBlanc Consentino

Lucie LeBlanc Consentino — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:46:23 +0000

Thanks so much for including my father’s photo on this page of your web site. I know he would have loved it and I am so proud of him for his service and for the great Dad that he was.

Lucie