Byron Van Raden

Private, Company B

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      Killed at Badonvillier, France, March 5, 1918. Buried March 7th, Baccarat Cemetery, Grave No. 9. Private Van Raden was killed by a German hand grenade during the raid of March 5th, by the Germans on our trenches.  The Second Platoon, of which he was a member, was cited for bravery on that date. Private Van Raden enlisted April 2, 1917, at the age of fifteen years, eight months.  He was very much interested in soldiers as soon as war was declared and was an excellent soldier.

Alva F. Eaton

Private, Company D

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       Killed March 5, 1918 in the front line trenches at Badonvillier.

       Buried March 7th, Grave No. 5, Baccarat. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Eaton, Humeston, Iowa. Born at Melrose, Iowa, January 21, 1898.  In the first bombardment the regiment was in Sergeant Eaton refused to take shelter until all of his section had left the trenches and were in the dug-outs.  His unselfishness resulted in his death.  A brave soldier, the most popular man in the company. His place was never filled.