James Edward Whalen

Private First Class, Company E

#102389

       Killed July 26, 1918, Chateau Thierry in Foret de fere. 

       Grave No. 7-A. 

       Whalen enlisted in the first Iowa guard and was transferred to Company E in August 1917. 

       He served throughout the Lorraine campaign and the battle at Champagne.  He was a good soldier and well liked by all of his comrades. 

       Relative's address, Mrs. Mary C. Whalen, 612 S.E. 4th St., Des Moines, Iowa.

Carl J. Cook

Private, Company F

 #84334
 

        Killed July 15, 1918, Champagne. 

        Buried July 16, Grave No. 13. 

        Private Cook was our first replacement from 41st Division.  He was a willing and hard working soldier.  Cook had carried wounded during the bombardment of July 14, never stopping through all of the shell fire.  He showed great courage and faithfulness while at his work. 

        He was killed by a bursting shell the morning of the 15th, while on duty in the front line trench, in Lorraine, Chateau Thierry, St. (Mihiel). 

       Emergency address, Harvey J. Cook, Gillette, Wyoming.