Carl McGlothlen

Corporal, Company E

#100904

        Died July 18th at Evacuation Hospital No. 4. Severely wounded at Camp 3/5 northeast of Suippes. Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. McGlothlen, Sheldon, Iowa. Corporal McGlothlen enlisted with the Second Iowa Infantry and was transferred to Company E in August, 1917. He soon became known as the highest type of a soldier and deserving of promotion. He was promoted to Corporal in January and served throughout the Lorraine Campaign with credit to himself and to his company. Studious minded, but with a rare sense of humor, he was a friend to every man.

Lester D. Purcell

Private, Company E

#101201

     Died July 18th. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Purcell, Red Oak, Iowa.  Corporal Purcell was severely wounded at Camp 3/5, northeast of Suippes. Died at Evacuation Hospital No. 4. Corporal Purcell was one of the most popular non-commissioned officers in the company, which place he filled with exceptional ability. He had the highest ideals and was fair minded at all times.