Hubert Blayney

Private, Machine Gun Company

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       Died in Hospital No. 2, at Pexonne, France. Buried June 20, 1918 in Grave No. 115, Baccarat Cemetery. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbery Blayney, Olin, Iowa. Private Blayney was working in the kitchen when a shell exploded near him. He was injured so severely that he died shortly after being removed to the hospital at Baccarat. Born at Olin, Iowa, January 31, 1896. Graduate of Olin High School in 1914, also graduate of Highland Park Business College.

Merton V. Hair

Private, Company B

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      Died June 20, 1918 at the hospital in Baccarat. Buried in Baccarat Cemetery, Grave No. 120. Private Hair was wounded by a high explosive shell at a reserve position in Lorraine, dying later in the hospital. He was popular among his comrades. His platoon sergeant said, "I have lost the best man in B Company. His platoon was cited on March 5th. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hair, Early, Iowa. Private Hair was a graduate of Early High School.