Allen R. Peterson

Corporal, Company C

#102398

      Killed July 15, 1918 at Champagne Front near Camp 3/5.

      Buried in Grave No. 58, near Camp 3/5 northeast of Suippes.

      Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Peterson, Creston, Iowa.

      Corporal Peterson was on outpost duty when a high explosive shell hit near him and he was killed by the concussion. A comrade went out to take his mess to him and found him lying dead with his head on his arm.

Vernon Rodgers

Private, Company B

#100201

      Killed July 15, 1918.

      Buried in Grave No. 3, Map No. 3.

      Private Rodgers was killed by a high
explosive shell at the entrance to his dug-out at Camp 4/5. He had been joking with two friends, saying that the first two shells were for them and the third for him. The third shell hit a limb above him, killing him and did not touch the other two men.

      Private Rodgers rendered valuable service in previous action as a platoon runner, and had a reputation for fearlessness.

      Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Rodgers, Lacona, Iowa.