Albert E. Hoschler

Private Headquarters Company

#99403

     Killed March 5, 1918.  Son of Mrs. Bertha Hoschler, Akron, Iowa.  Private Hoschler was killed in his first encounter with the enemy, when a German 210 struck directly beneath the gun and killed all the crew instantly.  Private Hoschler's body, although badly mutilated, was found and buried with military honors at Baccarat, France.

Edward Nash

Private Headquarters Company

#99437

      Son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nash, Kingsley, Iowa.  Born at Kingsley, September 13, 1894.  Killed March 5, 1918 in action.  Private Nash  was  a member of the Stokes Mortar Platoon, which were manning gun No. 1, when a German 210 hit the gun and killed him instantly.  Private Nash died as an American soldier with his face towards the enemy.  Private Nash was a very reliable young man and had many friends, both old and young.