Honor Roll of Boys who Died Going Over 

 
 

Solomon Rubel

   

First Lieutenant Company G

 

    
        Killed at Chateau Thierry, July 26, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Rubel, New York City.  Lieutenant Rubel came to the regiment at Camp Mills. When we got into battle, he proved himself to be one of the best officers of the regiment. His good humor and bravery under fire won the hearts of all. He was made First Lieutenant and was one of those who was to have been made captain of one of our companies, when death intervened. On July 26th while leading his platoon of Company G, he was shot twice. He bound up his wounds and continued with his platoon.

   
   

Ralph C. Grammer

   

Private First Class Company G

#101364

 

 

         Killed at Chateau Thierry near Epieds, July 26, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 25-B, Map of Conde-en-brie. Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Grammer, Ottumwa, Iowa. Private Grammer was with the company when the enemy concentrated a heavy shell fire on their position. A fragment of shell
pierced the abdomen of Private Grammer and killed him instantly. He had a smile and a joke for everyone. He had proven himself to be a good soldier.

Pvt. Ralph C. Grammer

 
 
   

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