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John Burke

Sergeant Sanitary Detachment

#1105

        Wounded October 16, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Burke, Des Moines, Iowa. Sergeant Burke was appointed Corporal Medical Department April 1917.  He was appointed Sergeant on January 1918 and was on duty with the regiment during all the engagements up to October 16th, on which date he was severely wounded by a high explosive.  He was sent to S. O. S. Hospital and was improving rapidly when pneumonia set in together with pleurisy and he died on November 9th.

William A. Baker

Private Company A

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        Killed at Hill 288 October 16, 1918. Buried Grave No. 2-30, Map of Kriemhilde Stellung. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry T. Baker, Lamotte, Iowa. During the battle for Hill 288, Private Baker was detailed as a litter bearer, and he displayed great personal courage in his care for the wounded. He worked unceasingly carrying his wounded companions to
the dressing stations.  While doing his duty he was struck by a high explosive and killed almost instantly.

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