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Iowa in the Great War

 
 

 

Iowans who served during WWI
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Jackson, Cecil Stanley. Army #86,252; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born in Sanborn, Iowa, Dec 18, 1896 of American parents; occupation, student; enlisted in Co E, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Williston, on Feb 5, 1916; called into federal service on June 19, 1916, for Mexican border duty and served there until discharge; discharged from federal service at Fort Snelling, Minn., on Feb 14, 1917, and resumed National Guard status; called into federal service, World War, on July 15, 1917; served in Co E, 1st Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (Co E, 164th Infantry) to discharge. Grade: Corporal, Aug 3, 1917; overseas from Dec 15, 1917 to Feb 26, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on March 11, 1919, as a Corporal. (Vol 2 pg 1482)

Jackson, Earl Preston. Army #290,230; not a registrant, over age; born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Mar 14, 1884 of American parents; occupation, carpenter; enlisted at Havre, Mont., on Jan 18, 1918; sent to Fort George Wright, Wash.; served in Co C, 7th Battalion, 20th Engineers (21st Company, 20th Engineers), to discharge. Grades: Corporal, Apr 1, 1918; Sergenat, Apr 10, 1918; overseas from Feb 17, 1918 to Dec 21, 1918. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jan 29, 1919, as a Sergeant. (Vol 2 pg 1482-1483)

Jacobs, William J. Army #914,614; not a registrant; born in Doon, Iowa, Dec 19, 1893 of Dutch-American parents; occupation, stationary engineer; enlisted at Bismarck on Nov 6, 1917; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in Co C, 7th engineers, to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Mar 7, 1919; overseas from March 16, 1918, to July 28, 1919. Engagements: Offensives: St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Anould (Alsace); St. Die and Villers-en-Haye (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Lewis, Wash., on Aug 13, 1919 as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 2 pg 1486)

Jacobsen, John Fred. Army #2,704,784; registrant, Mountrail county; born in Auburn, Iowa Jan 5, 1894; occupation, farmer; inducted at Stanley on June 24, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade to July 13, 1918; Co C, 352nd Infantry to discharge; overseas from Aug 16, 1918 to June 3, 1919. Engagement: Defensive Sector: Center (Alsace). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on June 13, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1486)

Jacobson, Jacob. Army #2,560,059; registrant, McLean county; born in Northwood, Iowa, march 29, 1890 of Norwegian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Washburn on March 28, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co P, 4th Battalion, 163rd Depot Brigade, to Apr 20, 1918; Co K, 138th Infantry to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Apr 26, 1919; overseas from May 3, 1918 to Apr 28, 1919. Engagements:
Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sector: Grange-le-Comte (Lorraing). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on May 12, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. Cited in General Orders No. 48, Headquarters, 35th Division, AEF, France, July 16, 1918. The Division Commander desires to commend the soldierly conduct of the officers and enlisted men of Companies I,K and L, 138th Infantry, who, although they were exposed to a heavey bombardment and suffered considerable losses on July 11, 1918, nevertheless held their trenches, thereby probably preventing a successful coup de main by the enemy and causing him serious loss. It is by displaying such qualities that our men will increase our own morale and destroy that of the enemy. With such men in our ranks it is only a question of time until we gain the ascendency. The admiration of all members of this division is due the members of these companies, whom we cannot but regard with the greatest pride. (Vol 2 pg 1489-1490)

Jacobson, Norris Olius. Army #2,560,864; registrant, Cavalier county; born in Graettinger, Iowa Aug 21, 1894 of Norwegian parents; occupation, clerk; inducted at Langdon on Mar 29, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade to Apr 20, 1918; 138th Infantry to May 23, 1918; Headquarters Troop, 35th Division to discharge; overseas from May 2, 1918 to Apr 20, 1919. Engagements: Offensive: Mause-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Grange-le-Comte (Lorraine); Gerardmer (Alsace). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Apr 26, 1919 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1491)

Jacobson, Tom. Army #4,035,651; registrant, McHenry county; born in Thompson, Iowa, Apr 30, 1894 of Norwegian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Towner on July 22, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in 160th Depot Brigade, to Aug 18, 1918; Battery A, 40th Field Artillery to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Feb 7, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1492)

Jahnke, Herbert Karl. Army #4,034,377; registrant, Sargent county; born in Sigourney, Iowa, oct 5, 1895 of German parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Forman on July 22, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in 160th Depot Brigade to Aug 14, 1918; Headquarters Company, 78th Infantry to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Feb 7, 1919 as a Private (Vol 2 pg 1494)

Jakway, Clifford Nelson. Army #953,510; registrant, Grand Forks county; born in Lamont, Iowa, Sep 13, 1893 of American parents; occupation, mechanic, enlisted at East Grand Forks, Minn. on Jul 20, 1917; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in Co I, 36th Infantry to Mar 15, 1918; Co No. 11, 4th Motor Mechanics, Air Serive, to Aug 15, 1918; 12th Company, 4th Motor Mechanics, Air Service to discharge. Grades: Cook, Jan 1, 1918; corporal, May 1, 1918; overseas from July 15, 1918 to June 29, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on July 12, 1919, as a Corporal (Vol 2 pg 1495)

James, Charlie H. Army #2,787,641; registrant, Grant county; born in Perry, Iowa, Feb 12, 1896 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Carson on May 24, 1918; sent to Camp Lewis, Wash.; served in 166th Depot Brigade to June 17, 1918; co D, 158th Infantry to Aug 27, 1918; Co B, 32nd Infantry to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on March 20, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1495)

James, George Leslie. Army #none; not a registrant, under age; born in Onawa, Iowa, May 29, 1897 of American parents; occupation, laborer; enlisted in Co M, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Beach on Jul 14, 1917; called into federal service, World War, on Jul 15, 1917; served in Co M, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, to Oct 5, 1917; 164th Ambulance company, 116th Sanitary Train to discharge. Discharged at Camp Greene, N.C., on Dec 3, 1917, as a Private, Surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 12 1/2% (Vol 2 pg 1496)

James, John Loyd. Army #197,219; registrant, Traill county; born in Riceville, Iowa, Sept 16, 1892 of English-American parents; occupation, liveryman; enlisted in Supply Company, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, at Hillsboro, on July 19, 1917; served in Supply company, 2nd Infantry, North Dakota National Guard (116th Engineer Train), to Dec 26, 1918; Provisional Motor Transport company, to may 8, 1919; Motor Transport company No. 330, to discharge. Grades: Wagoner, Aug 4, 1917; Corporal, Nov 1, 1918; overseas from Nov 26, 1917 to July 11, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on July 22, 1919 as a Corporal. (Vol 2 pg 1496)

James, Veryle Wesley. Army #472,811; not a registrant, under age; born in Humboldt, Iowa, Nov 4, 1899 of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted at Bismarck on Mar 25, 1918; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in Co M, 19th Infantry to discharge. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Feb 21, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1496)

Jaqua, Albert Roscoe. Army #993,295; registrant, Story county, Iowa; born in Reinbeck, Iowa Sept 27, 1893 of American parents; occupation, editor; enlisted in the Reserve Corps, at Fort Omaha, Nebr., on Jan 26, 1918; called into active service on June 22, 1918; sent to Berkeley, Calif.; served in Air Service Signal Corps to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Jan 26, 1918. Discharged at March Field, Calif., on Feb 3, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 2 pg 1499)

Jarvis, Charles Howe. Army #962,328; not a registrant, under age; born in Reading, Iowa Jan 29, 1897 of American parents; occupation, student; enlisted at Minneapolis, Minn. on Jun 4, 1918; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in 698th Aero Squadron, to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Sept 1, 1918. Discharged at Dayton, Ohio, on Mar 26, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 2 pg 1500)

Jeffries, Charles Harold. Army #2,505,594; registrant, Ward county; born in Maxwell, Iowa Oct 30, 1895 of American parents; occupation, clerk; enlisted at Fort Snelling on Nov 3, 1917; sent to Camp Meade, Md.; served in Co A, 23rd Regiment, Engineers, to Jan 27, 1918; Co K, 23rd Engineers to Mar 11, 1919. Regimental Headquarters Company, 23rd Engineers to discharge. Grades: Sergeant, Dec 18, 1917; Master Engineer Junior Grade, May 18, 1918; Master Engineer Senior Grade, may 24, 1919; overseas from March 29, 1918 to June 8, 1919. Engagement: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on June 21, 1919, as a Master Engineer Senior Grade. (Vol 2 pg 1503)

Jeffries, Joseph S. Army #4,705,841; registrant, McKenzie county; born in Rhodes, Iowa, March 9, 1893; occupation, rancher; inducted at Cascade county, Mont. on Aug 31, 1918; served in 5th Provisional Battalion, Engineers, Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind. to Oct 27, 1918; co C, 75th Engineers, to Nov 5, 1918; Co C, 70th Engineers to discharge. Discharged on Dec 5, 1918 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1503)

Jenkins, George William. Army #4,556,748; registrant, Renville county; born, Oceola, Iowa, May 2, 1899 of American parents; occupation, student; inducted at Grand Forks on Oct 8, 1918; sent to University of North Dakota; served in Student's Army Training Corps to discharge. Discharged at Grand Forks, N. Dak. on Dec 16, 1918 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1504)

Jensen, Max A. Army #919,307; registrant, Richland county; born in Kensett, Iowa, May 25, 1894 of Danish-German parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Wahpeton on Feb 21, 1918; sent to Fort Leavenworth, Kans.; served in Depot Company I, Signal Corps, Fort Leavenworth, to Mar 5, 1918; Co F, 3rd Depot Battalion, Signal Corps, to Jul 8, 1918; co E, 411th Telegraph Battalion to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, April 16, 1919; overseas from Jun 10, 1918 to Apr 21, 1919. Engagements: Offensives: Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on May 2, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1513)

Jensen, Victor Bernard. Army #2,163,677; registrant, Dickey county; born in Humboldt, Iowa, April 25, 1895, of Norwegian parents; occupation, station agent; inducted at Ellendale on Dec 12, 1917; sent to Camp dodge, Iowa; served in Headquarters Company, 352nd Infantry, to April 1, 1918; Co A, 307th Field Signal Battalion to Dec 24, 1918; Statistical Section Headquarters, 1st Division, to June 10, 1919; Co A, 2nd Field Signal Battalion, to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Sept 1, 1918; overseas from May 19, 1918 to Sep 2, 1919. Engagements: Offensives: St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Lucey and Marbache (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Sept 24, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 2 pg 1515)

Jess, William Patrick. Army #3,422,154; not a registrant, over age; born in Dubuque, Iowa, Feb 22, 1881 of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted at Mondak, Mont., on Jul 9, 1918; sent to Fort George Wright, Wash.; served in 159th Depot Brigade to Oct 2, 1918; Camp Taylor Replacement Draft to (date not given), Co H, 160th Infantry, to discharge; overseas from Oct 28, 1918 to March 18, 1919. Discharged at Fort D.A. Russell, Wyo. on Apr 12, 1919 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1520)

Jestland, Thomas. Army #3,807,089; registrant, Iowa; born in Hale, Norway, Feb 24, 1896; citizenship (not given); inducted at Marshalltown, Iowa on July 24, 1918; sent to Camp Pike, Ark.; served in 162nd Depot Brigade, to discharge. Discharged at Camp Pike on Nov 26, 1918, as a Private, Surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 30%. (Vol 2 pg 1520)

Johannes, Milton Wesley. Army #3,477,765; registrant, McLean county; born in Hartley, Iowa, June 27, 1896 of Canadian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Washburn on Aug 14, 1918; sent to North Dakota Agricultural College; served in Students Army Training Corps to Nov 4, 1918; Motor Transport Repain Unit No. 316 to discharge. Grade: Corporal, Feb 18, 1919. Discharged at Camp Boyd, Texas, on May 17, 1919, as a Corporal. (Vol 2 pg 1523)

Johannsen, Marvin. Army #834,086; registrant, Foster county; born in Clinton, Iowa, Nov. 28, 1890 of German parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Carrington on Dec 30, 1917; sent to Fort Stevens, Ore.; served in 5th Company, Coast Artillery, Fort Canby, Wash. to June 6, 1918; Battery F, 69th Artillery, to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Nov 10, 1918; overseas from Aug 15, 1918, to Feb 18, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on March 11, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 2 pg 1523)

John, James Evert. Army #572,668; registrant, Renville county; born in Bedford, Iowa, Sep 27, 1891 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Mohall on Mar 16, 1918; sent to Camp Greene, N.C.; served in Co B, 58th Infantry, to Aprio 6, 1918; Supply Company, 58th Infantry to discharge. Grade: Wagoner, April 19, 1918; overseas from May 10, 1918 to Aug 1, 1919. Engagements: Offensives: Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Vesle (champagne); Toul (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Aug 8, 1919, as a Wagoner. (Vol 2 pg 1525)

Johnson, Carl A.
Army #4,002,296; registrant; born in Plymouth, Iowa, March 20, 1894; inducted at Mason City, Iowa on July 25, 1918; served in August Automatic Replacement Draft, Camp Gordon, Ga. to Sept 21, 1918; Headquarters Company, 63rd Infantry to Sept 22, 1918; Co B, 116th Supply Train, to Oct 27, 1918; Headquarters, 6th Military Supply Train, to Nov 5, 1918; co A, 6th Military Supply Train to discharge; overseas from Sep 1, 1918 to Jun 22, 1919. Engagement: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Discharged on July 3, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1536)

Johnson, Charles Fay. Army #1,414,664; registrant, Dickey county; born in Blockton, Iowa on Sept 20, 1892 of American parents; occupation, laborer; enlisted in Co H, 1st Infantry, Iowa National Guard, at Des Moines, Iowa on Sept 17, 1917; served in Co H, 1st Infantry, Iowa National Guard (Co H, 133rd Infantry), to Nov 16, 1918; Co G, 308th Infantry, to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, Jan 1, 1919; Corporal, May 13, 1918; overseas from Oct 13, 1918 to Apr 28, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on May 18, 1919, as a Corporal. (Vol 2 pg 1539)

Johnson, Conrad Leonard. Marine #121,077; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born in Lake Mills, Iowa, Jan 16, 1895 of American parents; occupation, student; enlisted in the Marine Corps at Fargo on May 5, 1917; sent to Mare Island, Calif.; served in 78th Company, 6th Regiment, Quantico, Va, from July 14, 1917 to Jan 1918; arrived in France Feb 9, 1918 and served there to death. Grades: Corporal, Sept 12, 1917; Private, Mar 1, 1918. engagements: Toulon Sector: Aisne Defensive; Chateau-Thierry Secotr. Killed in action, June 14, 1918; buried at Lake Mills, Iowa. (Vol 2 pg 1542)

Johnson, DeForest Lealand. Army #2,820,654; registrant; born in Cherokee, Iowa, Apr 26, 1894; inducted at Park Rapids, Minn., on June 23, 1918; served in Co B, 343rd Infantry, to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Aug 15, 1918. Discharged on Feb 8, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 2 pg 1542)

Johnson, Edwin Theodore. Army #3,950,383; registrant, Bowman county; born in Sac City, Iowa, Aug 4, 1896 of Swedish parents; occupation, chauffeur; inducted at Bowman on Aug 28, 1918; sent to Camp Lewis, Wash.; served in 166th Depot Brigade, to Sept 27, 1918; Co L, 8th Infantry to Dec 20, 1918; Headquarters Company, 8th Infantry, to discharge; overseas from Oct 28, 1918, to Feb 3, 1919. Discharged at Fort Douglas, Utah, on March 15, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1545)

Johnson, Elmer. Army #4,003,981; registrant; born in Badger, Iowa April 10, 1895; inducted at Webster City, Iowa, on July 25, 1918; served in Co F, 11th Infantry, Replacement and Training Regiment, Camp Gordon, Ga., to Aug 23, 1918; Co No. 25, Camp Gordon August Automatic Replacement Draft, to Sep 21, 1918; Prisoner of War Escort Company No. 63, to discharge; overseas from Sept 1, 1918 to Oct 15, 1919. Engagement: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Discharged on Oct 21, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1546)

Johnson, Elmer Josiath. Army #4,544,864; registrant, Mercer county; born in Hoprig, Iowa, Aug 22, 1897 of American-Swedish parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Fargo on Nov 4, 1918; sent to North Dakota Agricultural College; served in Students Army Training Corps, to discharge. Discharged at Fargo, N. Dak. on Dec 9, 1918, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1546)

Johnson, Floyd Carlton. Army #4,706,627; registrant, Benson county; born in Harpers Ferry, Iowa April 27, 1897 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Minnewaukan on Aug 28, 1918; sent to Camp Lewis, Wash.; served in Headquarters Detachment, 38th Machine Gun Battalion, to discharge. Discharged at Camp Lewis, Wash., on Jan 23, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1548)

Johnson, Floyd Grove. Army #3,439,722; registrant, McLean county; born in Guthrie Center, Iowa, Jun 1, 1883 [transcriber: this may be a typo in the record & year may be 1893] of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Washburn on June 14, 1918; sent to North Dakota Agricultural College; served in Training Detachment, to Aug 13, 1918; Co C, 14th Ammunition Train, to discharge. Grade: Wagoner, Dec 1, 1918. Discharged at Camp Custer, Mich., on March 20, 1919, as a Wagoner. (Vol 2 pg 1548)

Johnson, Frank. Army #2,559,472; registrant, McHenry county; born in Stanwood, Iowa; Jul 28, 1894; occupation, farmer; inducted at Towner on March 28, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade, to Aug 14, 1918; Co A, Development Battalion, to Sep 18, 1918; Utilities Detachment, Quartermaster Corps, to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Feb 12, 1919. Discharged on Apr 5, 1919, as a Private 1st Class, Surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 10%. (Vol 2 pg 1549)

Johnson, Homer Pearl. Army #2,559,604; registrant, Grant county; born in Rolfe, Iowa, Jan 22, 1892 of American-Norwegian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Carson on March 28, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co T, 5th Battalion, 163rd Depot Brigade to April 20, 1918; Co I, 140th Infantry, to death; overseas from May 2, 1918 to death; wounded, severely, Sep 28, 1918. Engagements: Offensives: Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Gerardmer (Alsace); Grange-le-Comte (Lorraine). Died of diphtheria, at Embarkation Hospital, Newport News, Va., on Jan 11, 1919; buried at Carson, N. Dak. (Vol 2 pg 1558)

Johnson, Ida G. Army #none; not a registrant, Army Nurse; born in Northwood, Iowa, Oct 23, 1884; occupation, nurse; enlisted in Army Nurse Corps on Mar 19, 1918; served in Base Hospital, Camp Lewis, Wash., to Sep 14, 1918; Base Hospital No. 58, to Jan 16, 1919; Evacuation Hospital No. 9, to Jul 13, 1919; Demobilization Station, New York City, to discharge; overseas from Sept 14, 1918 to Jul 13, 1919. Relieved from active duty on Aug 14, 1919, as an Army Nurse. (Vol 2 pg 1559)

Johnson, Jens Adolphus. Army #2,786,542; registrant, Mountrail county; born in Belmond, Iowa, May 14, 1892 of Norwegian parents; occupation, clerk; inducted at Stanley on May 24, 1918; sent to Camp Lewis, Wash.; served in Co F, 157th Infantry, to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, Sept 1, 1918; Cook, Sept 10, 1918; overseas from Aug 11, 1918 to April 11, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Apr 24, 1919, as a Cook. (Vol 2 pg 1560)

Johnson, Joseph Alvin. Army #3,439,724; registrant, Williams county; born in Eagle Grove, Iowa, May 26, 1894 of Norwegian parents; occupation, clerk; inducted at Williston on June 14, 1918; sent to Camp Funston, Kans.; served in 164th Depot Brigade, to Aug 19, 1918; Co 1, 210th Engineers, to discharge. Grades: Private 1st Class, Dec 12, 1918; Corporal, Dec 18, 1918. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Mar 13, 1919, as a Corporal. (Vol 2 pg 1566)

Johnson, Joseph Martineous. Army #2,849,690; registrant, Benson county; born in Lansing, Iowa, Aug 11, 1886 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Minnewaukan on Apr 26, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade, to June 12, 1918; Headquarters Company, 351st Infantry, to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, March 15, 1919; overseas from Aug 15, 1918, to May 31, 1919. Engagement: Defensive Sector: Center (Alsace). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on June 7, 1919, as a Private 1st Class, Surgeon's Certificate of Disability, 10%. (Vol 2 pg 1567)

Johnson, Martin. Army #863,143; registrant, Spink county, S. Dak.; born in Clear Lake, Iowa, Nov 14, 1893 of Swedish-Norwegian parents; occupation, laborer; enlisted at Great Falls, Mont., on Dec 11, 1917; sent to Vancouver Barracks, Wash.; served in 401st Aero Construction Squadron, Vancouver Barracks, to Jan 16, 1918; 433rd Aero Construction Squadron, to discharge. Discharged at Vancouver Barracks, on Jan 27, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1570)

Johnson, Reuben David. Navy #1,547,843; registrant, Big Horn county, Mont.; born in Lansing, Iowa, May 5, 1896 of American parents; occupation, farmer; enlisted in the Navy at Minneapolis, Minn. on May 31, 1918; served on Receiving Ship, Puget Sound, Wash., to July 20, 1918; USS West Gambo, to Nov 11, 1918. Grade: Seaman 2nd Class, 165 days. Released from active duty at Minneapolis on Aug 9, 1919. Discharged on Sep 30, 1921. (Vol 2 pg 1581)

Johnson, Riner George. Army #2,704,333; registrant, Sargent county; born in Brantcroft, Iowa, Feb 8, 1895, of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Forman on June 24, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co A, 352nd Infantry to discharge; overseas from Aug 16, 1918 to June 3, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on June 13, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1581)

Johnson, Walter Parker. Army #2,559,611; registrant Oliver county; born in Iowa Falls, Iowa, Oct 9, 1895 of American parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Center on March 29, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co T, 5th Battalion, 163rd Depot Brigade, to Apr 20, 1918; Co I, 140th Infantry, to death. Grade: Private 1st Class, June 12, 1918; overseas from May 3, 1918 to death. Engagements: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Grange-le-Comte (Lorraine); Gerardmer (Alsace). Killed in action on Sept 28, 1918; remains returned to U.S. Sept 8, 1921, and buried, Grave 2552, European Section, National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. (Vol 2 pg 1586)

Johnston, Harry J.
Army #4,038,746; registrant, Ransom county; born in Davenport, Iowa, Feb 28, 1894 of American parents; occupation, railroad brakeman; inducted at Lisbon on Jul 24, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in 24th Company, 160th Depot Brigade, to discharge. Discharged at Camp Custer on Dec 13, 1918, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1589)

Jonas, Rudolph. Army #4,038,543; registrant, Burleigh county; born in Davenport, Iowa, Aug 14, 1893 of German parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Bismarck on Jul 23, 1918; sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; served in Headquarters company, 41st Field Artillery, to (date not given); Co B, Development Battalion No. 1, 160th Depot Brigade, to discharge. Discharged at Camp Custer, Mich., on Nov 24, 1918 as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1592)

Jonas, Theodore John. Army #2,858,064; registrant, Burleigh county; born in Davenport, Iowa, Feb 17, 1891 of German parents; occupation, gas engineer; inducted at Bismarck on Apr 29, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Base Hospital No. 35, to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Nov 16, 1918; overseas from Jul 15, 1918 to Apri 25, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on May 7, 1919, as a Private 1st Class. (Vol 2 pg 1592)

Jones, Charles Delbert. Army #1,043,080; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born in Graettinger, Iowa, May 2, 1898 of American parents; occupation, locomotive fireman; enlisted at Sioux Falls, S. Dak., on May 17, 1917; sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; served in Co. B, 1st Battalion Engineers, to Jun 18, 1917; Detachment, 8th Engineers (mounted), to Aug 13, 1917; Battery D, 18th Field Artillery, to discharge. Grade: Wagoner, Jun 15, 1917; overseas from April 22, 1918 to discharge. Engagements: Defensive: Champagne-Marne. Offensives: Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Vesle and Chateau-Thierry (Champagne). Discharged at Polch, Germany on Jun 29, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1594)

Jones, Harold Parry. Army #4,556,852; registrant, Wyandotte county, Kans.; born in Grand River, Iowa, Mar 2, 1900, of Welsh-American parents; occupation, student; inducted at Grand forks on Oct 29, 1918; sent to University of North Dakota; served in Section A, Students Army Training Corps, to discharge. Discharged at Grand Forks, N. Dak. on Dec 16, 1918, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1596)

Jorgensen, Gordon Levern. Army #2,704,799; registrant, Bowman county; born in Norway, Iowa, Sept 13, 1895 of Norwegian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Bowman on Jun 24, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 166th Depot Brigade to July 13, 1918; Co A, 351st Infantry to discharge; overseas from Aug 16, 1918 to May 31, 1919. Engagement: Defensive Sector: Center (Alsace). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on June 7, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1605)

Jorgensen, Peter LeRoy. Army #4,415,213; registrant, Bowman county; born in Norway, Iowa Apri 25, 1897 of Norwegian parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Bowman on Sep 5, 1918; sent to Camp Grant, Ill.; served in 161st Depot Brigade, to Sep 27, 1918; sent to Camp Grant, Ill.; served in 161st Depot Brigade, to Sept 27, 1919; Motor Transport Corps, Camp Hancock, Ga., to discharge. Discharged at Camp Hancock, Ga., on March 15, 1919, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1606)

Joswick, Joseph. Army #2,858,253; registrant, Stark county; born in Emmetsburg, Iowa, March 19, 1890; occupation, railroad switchmen; inducted at Dickinson on Apr 29, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Co C, 313th Engineers, to discharge. Grade: Wagoner, Jun 11, 1918; overseas from Aug 16, 1918, to Jun 6, 1919. Engagement: Defensive Sector: Center (Alsace). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Jun 16, 1919, as a Wagoner. (Vol 2 pg 1610)

Judge, Stephen Richard. Navy #1,447,224; not a registrant; born in Clinton, Iowa, Dec 20, 1899, of American parents; occupation, auto mechanic; enlisted in the Navy at Minot on Aug 7, 1918; served at Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill., to Oct 22, 1918; USS St. Louis, to Nov 11, 1918. Grades: Apprentice Seaman, 75 days; Fireman 3rd Class, 21 days. Discharged at Minneapolis, Minn., on Jul 21, 1919, as a Fireman 3rd Class. (Vol 2 pg 1611)

Juhl, Carl Fred. Army #3,760,671; registrant, McLean county; born in Thornton, Iowa, Mar 31, 1893 of Danish parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Elk River, Minn., on Aug 27, 1918; sent to Camp Grant, Ill.; served in 22nd Company, 161st Depot Brigade, to Oct 2, 1918; School for Bakers and Cooks, Camp Grant, to Nov 25, 1918; Infantry Replacement and Training Troops, Camp Grant, to Mar 6, 1919; Headquarters Company, 161st Depot Brigade, to Apr 5, 1919; 14th Company, 161st Depot Brigade, to Apr 19, 1919; 5th Company, 161st Depot Brigade, to May 1, 1919; 6th Company, 161st Depot Brigade, to discharge. Grade: Cook, Nov 25, 1918. Discharged at Camp Grant, Ill., on May 10, 1919, as a Cook. (Vol 2 pg 1612)

Julian, Walter Isaac. Army #100,508; not a registrant, enlisted prior; born in Kamrar, Iowa, Jun 13, 1893 of American parents; occupation, mechanic; enlisted in Co C, 2nd Infantry, Iowa National Guard, at Webster City, Iowa, on Apr 7, 1917; called into federal service, World War, on Jul 15, 1917; served in Co C, 2nd Infantry, Iowa National Guard, to Aug 20, 1917; 3rd Infantry, Iowa National Guard (Co C, 168th Infantry), to Sep 29, 1918; Co A, 168th Infantry, to discharge. Grade: Sergeant, Oct 26, 1918; overseas from Nov 16, 1917, to Mar 8, 1919. Engagements: Defensive: Champagne-Marne. Offensives: Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Luneville, Baccarat, Essey-Pannes (Lorraine); Esperance-Souain (Champagne). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on April 22, 1919, as a Sergeant. (Vol 2 pg 1613)

Jurgensen, John Frederic. Army #2,144,625; registrant, Slope county; born in Clinton, Iowa, Aug 4, 1888 of German parents; occupation, farmer; inducted at Amidon on Mar 29, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 14th Company, 4th Battalion, 163rd Depot Brigade, to Apr 16, 1918; Co B, 528th Service Battalion, Engineers, to May 4, 1918; 14th Company, 4th Battalion, 163rd Depot Brigade to Jul 10, 1918; Co B, 26th Battalion, US Guards, to discharge. Discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio, on Jan 8, 1919, as a Private, Surgeon's Certificate of disability, 5%. (Vol 2 pg 1615)

Jurgenson, Maurice Jacob. Army #4,526,073; registrant; born in Joice, Iowa, Jan 22, 1897; inducted at Minneapolis, Minn., on Sep 19, 1918; sent to Dunwoody Institute; served in Students Army Training Corps, to discharge. Discharged at Minneapolis, on Dec 15, 1918, as a Private. (Vol 2 pg 1615)

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~source: Roster of the Men and Women who served in the Army or Naval Service (including the Marine Corps) of the United States or its Allies from the State of North Dakota in the World War, 1917-1918.
Prepared and Published under the Direction of Brigadier General G. Angus Fraser the Adjutant General of North Dakota. By the authority of The Legislative Assembly of North Dakota. Bismark 1931. 4 Volumes

~transcribed by S. Ferrall for Iowa in the Great War