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William S. Austin

Private Company A

#3282885

      Killed at Hill 288, October 16, 1918.  Buried in Grave No. 2-32, Map of Kriemhilde Stellung.  Son of Mrs. Daisy Austin, Union, South Carolina.  Private Austin was assigned to a litter bearer's squad where he continuously worked under heavy shell fire, taking care of the wounded and assisting them to aid stations.  During the Battle of Hill 288 on October 16th, while searching for a wounded comrade, he was instantly killed by a high explosive.  He died like a true soldier, doing his duty.

John Farraday, Jr.

Private Company C

#1780848

       Killed October 16th at Argonne.  Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Farraday, Frostburg, Maryland.  Private Farraday was advancing over Hill 242 with his platoon when he was hit by a high explosive shell and killed instantly.

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