Charles H. Peterson

Private First Class Company F

#101259

        Killed at Chateau Thierry near La Monte Farm. July 26. Buried in Grave No. 30-B, Map of Conde-en-brie. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Peterson, Dayton, Iowa. Private Peterson had been on outpost all day under heavy machine gun and shell fire and at all times during that day he showed himself to be cool and self-possessed. He was recalled from outpost when the order came to go "over the top" and had just stepped out to move forward when a German shell killed him instantly. Private Peterson was quiet but always dependable. Born at Dayton, Iowa, February 22, 1894.

Ernest F. Merkle

Private First Class Company F

#101154

        Killed at Chateau Thierry near the Croix Rouge Farm, July 26, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 15-D, Map  of Conde-en-brie. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Merkle, LeVerne, Iowa. The squad was ready to go "over the top" and Private Merkle was standing behind a large tree with another man,
when a large shell struck very near, killing them both. Private Merkle was a fine boy with absolutely no bad habits. The boys of Company F all loved him.