Charles M. Hudson

Private First Class, Company F

#101138

       Killed at Chateau Thierry July 26th. Buried in grave No. 5-A, Map of Conde-en-brie. Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Hudson, Oakdale, California. Private Hudson was the first man of this company to die on the Chateau Thierry Front. He was killed instantly by a high explosive shell. Private Hudson was a good steady soldier, serving on the border, and was very prompt to volunteer his services for the World War. Born May 23, 1898 at Waterloo, Iowa.

Lawrence W. Gridley

Private First Class, Company F

#101109

       Killed at Chateau Thierry near the Croix Rouge Farm, July 26th., Buried in grave No. 18-B, Map of Conde-en-brie. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Gridley, Villisca, Iowa. Private Gridley was wounded while carrying a message, and died a short time afterwards, He was wounded in both
legs and right shoulder. A short time before this he had volunteered to carry a message for his third platoon when the platoon runner was afraid to go. This was a very important run, and being the company runner, he was not required to go, but he insisted and made the trip. Private Gridley is said to have been deserving of a medal for his bravery.