Albert Behmer

Corporal, Company M

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     Killed in the front line trenches near Badonvillier, March 9, 1918. Buried March 11th, Grave No. 6, Pexonne Cemetery. Corporal Behmer was one of the most popular and best liked men of his company. He was noted for his ability to sing a song that would make you forget your troubles.  While lying in a small shelter in the trench, waiting for word to go over the top, he was killed by a high explosive shell, which struck near by.  He had exposed himself in order to give shelter to an exhausted runner, both were killed.

Edwin C. Todd

Private First Class, Company F

#101168

        Killed March 9, 1918 near St. Maurice, France. Buried in Grave No. 2, Baccarat Cemetery. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Q. D. Todd, Tabor, Iowa. Todd was accidentally killed by the explosion of hand grenades when nearly out of shell fire.  Private Todd was a young man, loved by every one in the company for his happy disposition.  He was awarded the Croix de Guerre for bravery during the raid of March 9th in the Lorraine Sector. Private Todd was a college man and was an earnest Christian worker.