Comments on: St. Mihiel Offensive (September 1918)

By: Jane Madden

Jane Madden — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:49:36 +0000

My grandfather was a driver of the trucks that brought the artillery shells to the artillery guns. He was in the St. Mihiel Offensive. At some point between then and October 5th, he caught the Spanish Flu, followed, as it often was, by pneumonia. He died on October 5th. He was Henry Madden, of Boston MA and was a “waggoner” and a corporal. He had trained in South Carolina and arrived in France July 10, 1918. I am trying to track down where he actually died.

By: Rick

Rick — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:29:27 +0000

Schiefer, Jacob Pvt., Co, B, 311 Infantry Battle of Mihiel Sept 26, 1918 Buffalo, NY born Prioner of War. Attached to 78th Division in support of the line at Pont- a – Mousson. Genealogy research a branch blood line.

By: Charley Perry

Charley Perry — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:27:59 +0000

My Great Uncle Tobe Perry died Oct.17 and is buried in St Mihiel.

By: Soldier's Mail

Soldier's Mail — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 03:24:22 +0000

Hi Tina:
This is exciting! The 129th Field Artillery was a unit of the Missouri National Guard. Capt. Harry Truman (later President of the U.S.) was commander of Battery D from July-November, 1918. No doubt your grandfather would have known him as a brother-in-arms. Here is a link to information at the Truman Library concerning the Regiment which will give you a better understanding of what your grandfather experienced: http://www.trumanlibrary.org/hstpaper/ww1subgd.htm. In fact, Harry Truman writes about your grandfather to his fiancee: http://www.trumanlibrary.org/whistlestop/study_collections/ww1/documents/nameslist.php. Assuming he was in the Missouri N.G. prior to the War, I would contact the Missouri State Military Department for more information and service records.

Best Regards,
Rich

By: Tina Evans

Tina Evans — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 01:59:08 +0000

My family is trying to find out more about our Grandad’s military history…we were told his unit was in the St.Mihiel Offensive Sept.1918 and that he suffered from being gassed for years afterwards. His name was Henry Butler Allen, rank of Captain. I have his military bridle which says: Battery,F.129 F.A. but this might have been from something he was in before the war, we are not sure. If you can help us in anyway to find records or photos we would certainly appreciate having more information on his service.
Thank You, Tina Evans

By: Soldier's Mail

Soldier's Mail — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:34:54 +0000

Hi William:
I would be honored to include him as part of the Honor Roll. If you can send a copy of the document I will be happy to post it.

Best Regards,
Rich

By: William S. Reinhardt

William S. Reinhardt — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:15:02 +0000

My great-uncle Corp Thomas F. Baker was KIA on Sept 26, 1918. He was assigned to the 103rd Inf Reg, 26th Div. His remains were never recovered and it is inscribed on the Tablets of the Missing. I have a document signed by General Pershing attesting to his sacrifice. Is there any interest in having a copy of this document for the web site? Would that entitle him to have his name inscribed in the 103rd Inf Honor Roll or was that just limited to the HQ Company. Thanks for any help you can provide.

By: worldwar1letters

worldwar1letters — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:36:09 +0000

Dear Readers:
Please refer to the “Map Room” page for detailed maps illustrating the American advance in the St. Mihiel Offensive.

Regards,
REL