Ernest Giese

Sergeant Company L

#102243

    
      Died of wounds received at St. Mihiel on September 12, 1918. Sergeant Giese proved himself to be a non-commissioned officer who could always be depended on to fulfill his duties to the satisfaction of all. In the rear areas he was prompt, obedient, and snappy; under fire he was cool, brave and aggressive; as a man he was honest and kindly, considerate to others. Relative's address, Mrs. W. R. Allis, Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Walter F. Meyer

Private Company I

#101936

        Died September 12, 1918 at Evacuation Hospital 14. Up to the time of his death Private  Meyer was with the regiment in all their engagements. In the attack on the St. Mihiel salient, while acting as a platoon runner he was mortally wounded by a German machine gun bullet. While; lying wounded he seemed to realize that his time had come for he shook hands with some of his friends and said, "My time has come, boys, get a Bosche for me." He was well liked by all and as a soldier he performed his duties in a true and efficient manner. Relative's address, Winnie Hoff, Burlington, Iowa