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Dwight BABB

Dwight BABB, son of David H. and Estella BABB, was born 10 Jan 1894 in Herbst, Grant Co. Ind.
After finishing the schools at Herbst, he attended the Marion Business College.
He enlisted at Kokomo Ind. 2 May 1917 and was sent to East Chicago, Ind. where he was promoted to corporal.
His outfit was transferred to Hattiesburg, Miss. for several months of training before going to France in October, 1918 with the 152nd Infantry.

NOTE: No entry was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index

Additional information, courtesy of Sandy Taylor a great-grandniece:
His full name is Dwight David Babb, b. 1-10-1894 in Herbst; Grant Co., Indiana. He died January 19, 1973 in Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana and is buried Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery; Anderson, IN.
He married Irene Roney. She died August 26, 1973 in Anderson, Madison, Co., Indiana and is buried in the Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery, Anderson., IN.
They had the following children: Robert Babb; Richard Thomas Babb b. abt 1923 - d. August 11, 1983 in Anderson, Indiana; Dwight Leo Babb b. September 25, 1925 in Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana d. November 30, 1995 in Anderson, Madison Co., IN.

J. Frederick Kahn BADNELLY

BADNELLY, J. Frederick Kahn, son of Raphael K. and Vingenza KAHN BADNELLY was born in Isernia, Italy, Dec. 25, 1887.
He came to America when seven years of age, and specialized in music in Boston. Because of his exceptional ability as a cornetist, he early became a member of Liberatti's Band and traveled extensively. For four years he was first cornetist of Trinity Episcopal Church, New York.
He was married June 30, 1917, to Elsie COLES in Kokomo, Ind.
In October, 1917, he was called to Philadelphia where he had registered, and was first located in the arsenal there. The following March he was transferred to the Sixtieth Artillery Band and sailed April 20, 1918, to France as assistant band leader.
During the time the instruments were stored he saw three months of active service on the firing line. Feb. 4, 1919, he reached the United States and was sent to Washington, D. C., where he remained on duty until in June, 1919, when he was discharged.

NOTE: No entry was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

Allison Ober BAER

BAER, Allison Ober BAER, son of Bert B. and Effie R. BAER, was born Nov. 11, 1899, in Benton Co., Ind.
He enlisted at Lafayette, Ind., April 7, 1917, in Co, C, and was sent to Fort Benjamin Harrison; later he was transferred to El Paso, Texas, where he remained seven months in the cavalry. He was wounded three times while on the Mexican Border.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index:
ALLESN BAER born 07 Nov 1898; died Jul 1965. Last Residence: Kokomo, Howard, IN. SSN: 317-28-0717 issued in Indiana.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Crown Point Cemetery: BAER, Alleson Ober: born 1898 - died 8 Jul 1965; buried 12 JUL 1965, age 66. Section 27, lot 27. link to photo of gravestone

The Kokomo Tribune Obituary Index lists an obituary for Allesn O. BAER in the 1965 book, page 189.

Edwin Russell BAGWELL

BAGWELL, Edwin Russell, son of M. A. and Dora B. BAGWELL, was born in Jackson Tp., Howard Co., Ind.
In 1916 he graduated from the high school at Greentown, Ind.
On Dec. 5, 1917, he enlisted in the Q. M. C., of the army at Indianapolis, Ind., and was first stationed at Fort Thomas, Ky.; then at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.; and before going to France was given special instruction in the Q. M. C., O. T. C., Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Jacksonville, Fla.
He reached France in September, 1918, and after the armistice was signed he was sent to Germany with the Army of Occupation. His last assignment was with the 326th F. R. S.
On July 1, 1919, he was discharged at Camp Zachary Taylor.. Ky.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index: EDWIN BAGWELL: born 04 Dec 1895 - died Apr 1973. Last Residence: Greentown, Howard, IN. SSN: 306-40-9085 issued in Indiana.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Greenlawn Cemetery: BAGWELL, Edwin Russell: born 4 Dec 1895 - died 21 Apr 1973, buried 24 APR 1973, age 77. WAL Section, lot 22. link to photo of gravestone - link to photo of military plaque

The Kokomo Tribune Obituary Index lists an obituary for BAGWELL Russell in the 1973 book, page 85.

Gary Falsom BAGWELL

BAGWELL, Gary Falsom, son of John William and Sara Ellen CARR BAGWELL, was born near Greentown, Ind., July 4, 1882.
He attended high school at Greentown one year. He was sent in the draft of Aug. 25, 1918, to Purdue University, and was transferred from that training school Oct. 27, 1918, to the ordnance section at Camp Hancock, Ga.; then on Dec. 22 he was sent to Port Clinton Ohio, and assigned to Co. D, Erie Proving Grounds, and for a time before his discharge, July 31, 1919, he served in the military police.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Memorial Park Cemetery: BAGWELL, Garry Falson: born 4 JUL 1892 - died 3 DEC 1952; buried 3 DEC 1952, age 60. Highland section. link to photo of gravestone

Obituary Extract - 3 Dec 1952

William Merrill BAGWELL

BAGWELL, William Merrill, son of Milton A. and Dora BAGWELL, was born in Jackson Tp., Howard Co., Ind.
He entered the service Oct. 15, 1918, when he was sent to Winona Lake, Ind., where he was assigned to Co; D, S. A. T. C.
On Nov. 23, 1918, he was transferred to the Chamber of Commerce Detachment, Indianapolis, Ind., and discharged Dec. 17, 1918.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index
W M BAGWELL: Born 12 Apr 1898 - died 16 Sep 1990. Last Residence: Anderson, Madison, IN. SSSN: 309-03-8314 issued in Indiana.

The following entry was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Greenlawn Cemetery: BAGWELL, Merrill: born 1898 - died 1990, buried 21 SEP 1990. Section 3, lot 110. link to photo of gravestone

The Kokomo Tribune Obituary Index lists an obituary for W. Merrill BAGWELL in the 1990 book, page 215.

Sherman BAHR

BAHR, Sherman, son of Mrs. Emma BAHR, entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., June 15, 1918.
He was first sent to the Chamber of Commerce Training Detachment No.2, Indianapolis, Ind.; later he was transferred to Detroit, Mich., and attached to Co. F, Ninth Supply Train.

NOTE: The following possible match was found in the Social Security Death Index:
SHERMAN BAHR born 18 Jul 1895; died Jul 1974. Last Residence: California. SSN: 516-12-1862 issued in Montana.

The following entry was located in the California Death Index at Rootsweb:
BAHR SHERMAN E: Born 07/18/1895 in Indiana - died 07/09/1974 in Riverside County, age 78 yrs. SSN: 516-12-1862. No mother maiden name or residence listed.

Edwin Arthur [sic - Edward Arthur] BAILEY

BAILEY, Edwin A. [sic - Edward A] , was born at St. Albans, Vt.
He was twenty years of age when he enlisted in the aviation branch of the army.
At the time of his discharge, March 30, 1919, he was on duty at Waco, Texas.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Crown Point Cemetery: BAILEY, Edwin Arthur: died 1 Nov 1935; buried 4 NOV 1935, age 38. Section 26, lot 15. link to photo of gravestone

Obituary Extract: Kokomo Tribune - Fri., 1 Nov 1935

Floyd BAILEY

BAILEY, Floyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bailey, served in the army on the Panama Canal. He received his discharge in March, 1919.

NOTE: More info needed before performing a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

Edward N. BAIR

BAIR, Edward N., was in the army one day. He was inducted into the service Nov. 11, 1918, but while he was on his way to Camp Wadsworth, S. .C., he was stopped at Indianapolis, Ind., and given his discharge Nov. 12, 1918.

NOTE: More info needed before performing a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

Byron B. BAIRD

BAIRD, Byron B., son of Oscar S. and Ella DENNISON BAIRD, was born in Clinton Co., Ind., Oct. 22, 1898.
He completed two years of high school work.
When he enlisted in the army at Monticello, Ind., he was assigned to Co. C, Third Indiana Infantry, Fort Benjamin Harrison; additional training was received at Camp Shelby, Miss., where he was a member of Bat. C, 137th F. A.
He left Camp Mills, L. I., Oct. 6, 1918, and after being in England and France for two months, he was returned to the States, and received his discharge at Camp Sherman, Ohio, Jan. 17,1919.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index:
BYRON BAIRD - born 22 Oct 1898; died Jul 1964. Last Residence: Medford, Jackson, OR. SSN: 378-09-9209 issued in Michigan.

Oscar S. BAIRD Jr.

BAIRD, Oscar S., Jr., son of Oscar S. and Ella DENNISON BAIRD, was born in Clinton Co., Ind., Aug. 14, 1896.
He attended high school for two years.
After enlisting in the army at Monticello, Ind., he was assign to Co. C, Third Indiana Infantry, Fort Benjamin Harrison. After going to Camp Shelby, Miss., he was placed in Bat. C, 137th F. A.
He sailed from Camp Mills, L. I., Oct. 6, 1918, and spent two months in England and France.
His discharge was given Jan. 17, 1919. He and his brother were together during their entire period of service.

The Kokomo Tribune Obituary Index lists an obituary for Oscar BAIRD in the 1943 book, page 130. Link to obituary extract

Quilly BAKER

BAKER, Quilly, son of Robert and Harriet Norman BAKER, was born in DeKalb Co., Tenn.
When he entered the army July 26, 1918, at Kokomo, Ind., he was sent to Camp Custer, Mich., where he was attached to the Third Provisional Company Detachment.
At the time of his discharge Dec. 23, 1918, at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., he was a member of the Thirteenth Co., 159th Depot Brigade.

NOTE: No entry was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

Ross E BAKER

BAKER, Ross E., son of Henry and Mary H. COLLICOTT BAKER, was born in Liberty Tp., Howard Co., Ind., June 25, 1897. His wife is Mary FORD BAKER.
Upon enlisting in the army at Kokomo, Ind., in September, 1917, he was sent to Fort Thomas, Ky., and from there to Camp Devens, Ayer, Mass., where he was on duty as mess sergeant until the summer of 1919.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index:
ROSS BAKER: born 25 Jun 1897 - died Jul 1981. Last Residence: Kokomo, Howard, IN. SSN: 308-09-6318 issued in Indiana.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Crown Point Cemetery: BAKER, Ross E.: born 1897 - died 1981; buried 29 JUL 1981. Section 19, lot 101. Link to photo of gravestone

The Kokomo Tribune Obituary Index lists an obituary for Ross Edward BAKER in the 1981 book, page 117.

Samuel Lynn BAKER

BAKER, Samuel Lynn, son of Daniel W. (deceased) and Frances M. BAKER, was born Aug. 31, 1890, in Livingston Co., Ill.
He entered the army April 3, 1918, and was sent with others who were leaving that day for Fort Hamilton, N. Y., where he was assigned to the Forty- eighth Co., Twelfth Battalion, 153rd Depot Brigade.
He was furloughed for farm work.

NOTE: No entry was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

Lawrence Lee BALDWIN

BALDWIN, Lawrence Lee, son of Francis M. and Harriet A. BALDWIN, was born in Warren Co., Ind., in 1886.
His army training began in April, 1918, and after a brief period, he was sent overseas, and did not return until March 24, 1919.

Obituary extract - circa 27 Sep 1941

Silas BALDWIN & Susan FRENCH BALDWIN

Extract of an article on the Silas and Susan FRENCH BALDWIN family -- (about 1 column of a 3-column page, with pictures)
Silas was an early settler of Ervin Twp, Howard Co IN. He was born 18 Jan 1822 in Butler Co OH, son of Thomas L. & Susan STULL BALDWIN. He died 9 Mar 1898 Warren Co IN.
Silas married Susan FRENCH 4 Apr 1844 Montgomery Co IN. She was born 14 Jan 1830 in Montgomery Co. IN, daughter of James & Abigail MCGILLIARD FRENCH.
Silas and Susan had the following children: Indiana Ann BALDWIN, m John M. WILSON; Francis M. BALDWIN, m. Harriet BOSWELL; Albert Benton BALDWIN m. Mavilla WARNER & Jennie TROXWELL; Ralph BALDWIN (unknown wife); Orpha BALDWIN m. 1) George RICE 2) ___ FRANCIS & 3) ANDREWS; Abigail J. BALDWIN m. George T. FEWELL; Laura Annis BALDWIN m. Charles HORN. Samantha A. BALDWIN & Charles A. BALDWIN died in infancy. Siblings for both Silas and Susan are also listed in the article.

James William BALLINGER

BALLINGER, James William, who lives on a farm near Greentown, Ind., was born at Hamlet, Stark Co., Ind., Jan. 4, 1893.
He entered the army April 26, 1918, and after being in the service for one year at Camp Zachary Taylor, was discharged April 30, 1919.

NOTE: No entry was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

Ralph A. BALLENGER

BALLENGER, Ralph A., was born at Sharpsville, Ind. He was twenty-four years of age when he went to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.. as a member of Bat. C, 325th F. A., He was discharged Feb. 13, 1919.

NOTE: No entry was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

Freeman R. BANNON Dr.

BANNON, Freeman R., son of Samuel P. and Sarah Emily CAMPBELL BANNON, was born at Wallace, Ind., Oct. 28, 1887.
He graduated from the district schools in 1901, the Friends Academy, Bloomingdale Ind., in 1905, and from Indiana University in 1911.
On June 5, 1915, he was married to Nellie Fairfield GREGORY.
Dr. BANNON enlisted at Kokomo, Ind., July 17, 1917, and was on active duty at Camp Greenleaf, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., from Nov. 3, 1917, to March 9, 1918, when he was discharged on account of physical disability after an attack of pneumonia.
He had been commissioned first lieutenant in the medical reserve corps.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Crown Point Cemetery: BANNON, Freeman R. Dr.: Born 28 Oct 1887 - died 1949; buried 3 OCT 1949, age 61. Section 214, lot 1. Link to photo of gravestone
Crown Point Cemetery: BANNON, Nellie Fairfield: born 1884 - died 18 Dec 1921; buried 21 DEC 1921, age 37. Section 214, lot 1. Link to photo of gravestone

Obituary Extract - 29 Sep 1949

James Parker BANTA

BANTA, James Parker, son of William H. (deceased) and Mary E. PARKER BANTA, was born April 11, 1897, in Rochester, Ind.
His education was obtained in the schools at Springdale, Ark., where he graduated from high school. he attended Ames College, Iowa, for one year.
On Oct. 21, 1917, he enlisted in the navy at Kokomo, Ind., going first to the Great Lakes Naval Training School at Great Lakes, Ill., for three months; then for eleven months he was stationed on the U. S. SS. "Virginia"; four months were spent in convoying ships to Europe.
His discharge was granted at the Great Lakes Station, Feb. 6, 1919, with the rating of gun captain.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index:
JAMES BANTA: born 11 Apr 1897 - died Jan 1958. SSN: 263-10-2122 issued in Florida.

William H. BANTA

Source: Pictorial and Biographical Record of La Porte, Porter, Lake and Starke Counties, Indiana: Containing Biographical and Genealogical Records of Leading Men, Women and Prominent Families of the Counties Named, and Other Portions of the State Published by Goodspeed Brothers, Chicago 1894. Pages 90-91

Link to full biography

BARKER, Paul Robert

BARKER, Paul Robert , son of E. Ellsworth and Clara E. STANBROUGH BARKER, was born near Eagletown, Hamilton Co., Ind., March 26, 1901.
In 1915 he finished the common schools with the highest grade in the county, and was in his junior year in high school when he enlisted in the army, and was assigned to the Thirteenth Co., General Service Infantry at Fort Thomas, Ky.
He was at once made a clerk to Sergeant GLADSTONE, and later appointed orderly to Captain JACOBS.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index:
PAUL BARKER: born 26 Mar 1901 - died Mar 1979. Last Residence: Kokomo, Howard, IN. SSN: 407-10-7418 issued in Kentucky.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Crown Point Cemetery: BARKER, Paul Robert: born 26 Mar 1901 - died 30 MAR 1979, age 78. Section 21, lot 156.

The Kokomo Tribune Obituary Index lists an obituary for Paul R. BARKER in the 1979 book, page 40.

BARKER, Roy Grafton

BARKER, Roy Grafton, son of William E. and Cora BARKER, was born at Atlanta, Ind., Aug. 20, 1895.
He attended high school for two years.
When the troops left Kokomo, Ind., for Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., Sept. 21, 1917, he was assigned to Bat. D, 325th F. A., and on June 15, 1918, was transferred to the artillery range at West Point, Ky., where he was given intensive training until late in August.
On Sept. 9, 1918, he sailed from an American port, and reached France after going to Glascow, Scotland and Southampton, England. He left Bordeaux,. France, Feb. 2, 1919, and was mustered out of the service at Camp Sherman, Ohio, with the rank of sergeant.
In November, 1919, he married Ruth AIKMAN.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Crown Point Cemetery: BARKER, Roy Grafton: born 20 Aug 1895 - died 27 Mar 1939; buried 29 MAR 1939, age 43. Section 23, lot 78. Link to photo of gravestone
Crown Point Cemetery: BARKER, Ruth Laville: born 14 Jun 1897 - died 30 Nov 1947; buried 3 DEC 1947, age 50. Section 23, lot 78.

George William BARLOW

BARLOW, George William, son of Cornelius M. (deceased) and Hattie B. FREE BARLOW, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Sept. 7, 1894.
After graduating from the Kokomo high school in 1912, he spent two years at Purdue University, one year at the University of Wisconsin, and one summer term at Culver Military Academy.
While in the army he married Sallie SATTERWHITE of Louisville, Ky. before enlisting in the medical corps at Kokomo, Ind.
He spent three weeks at the Culver Training School for Officers; then he gained admission to the O. T. C. at Fort Benjamin Harrison, May 12, 1917, and was commissioned second lieutenant on August 15, 1917. August 29, following, he reported at camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.
Fourteen months later he was transferred to Camp Beauregard, La., and after one month there, he was sent to Camp McArthur, Texas. While there he was administrative officer and instructor in the C. O. T. S.
He was discharged Jan. 11, 1919.

NOTE: No close match was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

Paul Macy BARNARD

BARNARD, Paul Macy, son of Otis and May WHITEMAN BARNARD, was born at Bringhurst, Carroll Co., Ind., Aug. 22, 1895.
He graduated from the Kokomo high school in 1915.
On April 23, 1917, he enlisted in the army at Fort Wayne, Ind., and was sent to Fort Thomas, Ky., where he remained two weeks before going to Fort Ethan Allen, Vt.
In October Bugler BARNARD was transferred to Camp Shelby, Miss., and three weeks later was sent to Camp Greene, N. C. In May, 1918, he left for France as a member of bat. C, Seventy-Seventh Regiment, F. A . The principal battle line in which he saw service was the Meuse-Argonne offensive.
After the signing of the armistice he was located twenty-five miles from Coblenz, Germany, where he remained during the winter and summer following. After a service of more than two years, he returned home in August, 1919.

The following match was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Albright Cemetery: BARNARD, Paul M: died 1941. Byers Mound Section, lot 43. Link to photo of gravestone

Ralph BARNARD

BARNARD, Ralph, enlisted in the navy and served at the Great Lakes Training Station.

NOTE: More info needed for a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

Walter Wry BARNARD

BARNARD, Walter Wry, entered the army in October, 1917, when he was sent from Kokomo to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.
He was promoted to corporal in the 325th F. A. before volunteering to go to France in the tank corps.
He arrived in England April 6, 1918, and after four months of hard training, he was sent into action on the Hindenburg Line Sept. 29, 1918. He was wounded and taken prisoner with five of his comrades, but was released soon after the armistice was signed.
He returned to the States in March, and was discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio, April 10, 1919.

NOTE: More info needed for a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

Creston Wilson BARNES

BARNES, Creston Wilson, son of John W. and Wyoma BRANDON BARNES, was born in Richmond, Ind., June 28, 1897.
After graduating from the Kokomo High School in 1915, he spent two years at the Washington State University at Seattle, and the following year he attended Indiana University.
On Aug. 15, 1918, at Indianapolis, Ind., he enlisted in the aviation department of the navy and was sent to Great Lakes, Ill., for training. He received the rating of first class machinists' mate, aviation, Dec. 8, 1918, and was discharged Dec. 28, 1918.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Crown Point Cemetery: BARNES, Creston Wilson: born 28 Jun 1897 - died 28 Nov 1942, buried 7 DEC 1942, age 45. Section 20, lot 22. Link to photo of gravestone

Link to obituary extract

BARNES, George Ralph

BARNES, George Ralph, son of Charles and Ellen BARNES, was born May 10, 1894.
He enlisted in the army Oct. 5,. 1917, and was a member of Co. A, Seventy-seventh Division. This division is said to have made the greatest advance in the face of the enemy.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Memorial Park Cemetery: BARNES, George Ralph: born 10 MAY 1893 - died 20 JUL 1946; buried 20 JUL 1946, age 51. Calvary Section. Link to photo of gravestone - Link to photo of military plaque

BARNES, Hobart

BARNES, Hobart, son of Abe and Mattie Barnes, was born Oct. 3, 1896, in Princeton, Ind.
Upon entering the army he was assigned to the 163rd Depot Brigade, Co. No.. 70, Camp Dodge, Iowa; later he was transferred to Co. E, 809th Pioneer Infantry, and served as orderly to his company commander.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Crown Point Cemetery: BARNES, Hobert: born 3 Oct 1896 - 5 Apr 1952; buried 10 APR 1952, age 55. Section 21, lot 108.

BARNETT, Benjamin Kinsey

BARNETT, Benjamin Kinsey, son of John F. and Margaret VANCE BARNETT, was born at Onward, Ind.
His wife is Minnie E. RHODE BARNETT. [1899-1975]
Although he did not go overseas, he traveled over 10,000 miles in the United States going to various camps. He was sent to Fort Thomas, Ky., when he enlisted at Kokomo, Ind., and his additional assignments were: Kelley Field, Texas; Indianapolis, Ind.; Kelly Field, a second time; Chanute Field, Ill.; and Camp Grant, Ill.
He served in the aviation department in the following capacities: cook, baker, maintenance electrician, clerk, barracks sergeant, and for a while, was in the Prest-o-Lite school in Indianapolis.
His discharge was given at Camp Grant, Ill., Dec. 16, 1918.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index<:
BEN K BARNETT - born 05 Dec 1890; died 13 Feb 1989. Last Residence: Kokomo, Howard, IN. SSN: 308-09-6582 Indiana

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Albright Cemetery: BARNETT Ben K: born 1890 - died 1989. Albright 3 Section, lot 36. Link to photo of gravestone
Albright Cemetery: BARNETT Minnie E: born 1899 - died 17 Apr 1975. Albright 3 Section, lot 36.

The Kokomo Tribune Obituary Index lists an obituary for in the 1989 book, page 25.

BARNETT, Ernest Leroy

BARNETT, Ernest Leroy, son of David L. and Lida May BARNETT, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Oct. 31, 1894.
He enlisted in the army Oct. 9, 1917, and after being at Camp Zachary Taylor a short time, he was discharged because of physical disability.
Six months of medical attention and an operation made it possible for him to re-enter the service, and after reaching Camp Sherman, Ohio, he was assigned to Co. E, 333rd Infantry, Eighty fourth Division; which went to France in the late summer of 1918.
He returned to the States and received his discharge July 17, 1919, at Camp Zachary Taylor. He had been on the Toul, Meuse-Argonne and Flanders fronts.

NOTE: No entry was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

BARNETT, Floyd W.

BARNETT, Floyd W., son of Irwin and Alice GOODNIGHT BARNETT, was born in Clinton Co., Ind., Sept. 25, 1894.
He enlisted in Kokomo, Ind., May 8, 1917, and his assignments were as follows: Fort Thomas, Ky., May 8, June 21, 1917; San Antonio, Texas, .June 21, 1917, to Feb.. 2, 1918; Waco, Texas; Brooklyn, N. Y., two weeks.
Sergeant. BARNETT belonged to the medical corps of the Twenty-first F. A., Fifth Division. In the Army of Occupation, he was billeted at Dudelangs, Luxemburg.
In August, 1919 he returned to Kokomo, Ind.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index:
FLOYD BARNETT - born 28 Sep 1894; died Oct 1968. Last Residence: La Porte, La Porte, IN. SSN: 308-01-0777 issued in Indiana

Thomas Wiley BARNETT

BARNETT, Thomas Wiley, son of Clem and Sallie BARNETT, was born in Coner Valley, Ky., May 3, 1896.
On July 14, 1918, he enlisted in the army, and on Nov. 21, 1918, his wife, Florence Marie BARNETT, died, leaving a little nine months' old daughter.
At this time he was stationed at Camp Meade, Md., with Co. L, Seventeenth Infantry. His discharge was dated Jan. 24, 1919.

NOTE: No entry was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index. NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index:
THOMAS W BARNETT - born 03 May 1896; died 12 Jan 1992. Last Residence: Kokomo, Howard, IN SSN: 311-12-2778 issued in Indiana.

Obituary - Kokomo Tribune, 12 Jan 1992

Robert S. BARNGROVER

Robert S. BARNGROVER, son of David P. and Vernie BARNGROVER was born in Kokomo Ind. 30 Aug 1899. In 1917 he graduated from high school and in the fall he began a course in chemical engineering at Purdue University. When the S.A.T.C. opened at Purdue University in October 1918 he took this work in addition to his regular college course. He was discharged December 19, 1918.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index:
ROBERT BARNGROVER born 30 Aug 1899; died Dec 1971. Last Residence: Kokomo, Howard, IN. SSN: 313-20-5814 issued in Indiana.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Crown Point Cemetery: BARNGROVER, Robert S.: born 1899 - died 2 Dec 1971; buried 4 DEC 1971, age 72. Section 27, lot 58. Link to photo of gravestone

The Kokomo Tribune Obituary Index lists an obituary for Robert S. BARNGROVER in the 1971 book, page 16.

Phillip BARKDULL

Phillip BARKDULL is mentioned in the article on Union Towship - he is listed as having built the first brick house in the township in 1852, and the first wedding in the township was between his son, Albert BARKDULL and a daughter of Reuben HAWKINS [not named - no date given].
Phillip also had the first [white] child born in the township in 1846 [not named].

Everett BARRON

Everett BARRON, son of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil BARRON, was stationed at Camp Zachary Taylor Ky. as a member of the Q.M.C. Utilities Detachment, Construction Division.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Crown Point Cemetery: BARRON, Everett: born 25 Dec 1886 - died 25 Oct 1946; buried 28 OCT 1946, age 58. Section 22, lot 53. Link to photo of gravestone

William BARRY

BARRY, William, was born at Malta, Ind.
He enlisted in the army at the age of twenty- two years, and served as a first class private in the 100th Ambulance Co., 113th Sanitary Train, Camp Shelby, Miss.
On Dec. 21, 1917, he was discharged because of physical disability.

Robert W. BATDORFF

BATDORFF, Robert W., was born at Noblesville, Ind., Jan. 28, 1897.
On April 7, 1917, he enlisted, and on Aug. 5, 1917, was called to the 100th Field Hospital, and stationed at Camp Shelby, Miss.
His foreign service was at Winchester, England; LaHarve, Nantes and Toul, France.
His discharge was received at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., May 22, 1919.

NOTE: No entry was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

William A. BATEY

BATEY, William A., son of William T. and Mary E. BATEY, was born in Kokomo, Ind., April 5, 1897.
After completing the second year of high school, he was married to Mary JESSUP.
On Nov. 10, 1917, he enlisted at Kokomo. Ind., and was sent to Fort Thomas, Ky.; from there he was sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio, where he served his entire period of enlistment with Remount Depot No. 318.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index:
WILLIAM BATEY: born 05 Apr 1897 - died Jul 1969. Last Residence: Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, FL. SSN: 312-03-8019 issued in Indiana

Noel J. BAUER

BAUER, Noel, son of John F. and Mary C. PEARCH BAUER, was born near Hemlock, Ind., Dec. 29, 1898.
After graduating from high school in 1916, he enlisted in the S. A. T. C. at Franklin College, Oct. 1, 1918, and was discharged Dec. 21, 1918.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index:
NOEL BAUER: born 29 Dec 1898 - died Jul 1970. Last Residence: Kokomo, Howard, IN. SSN: 308-09-8090 issued in Indiana.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Crown Point Cemetery: BAUER Noel J.: born 29 Dec 1898 - 31 Jul 1970; buried 3 AUG 1970, age 71. Section 21, lot 56. Link to photo of gravestone

The Kokomo Tribune Obituary Index lists an obituary for Noel J. BAUER in the 1970 book, page 180.

Pearl Otto BAUGHER

BAUGHER, Pearl Otto, son of Allen (deceased) and Melissa BAUGHER, was born at New London, Ind., Aug. 22, 1891.
When he enlisted in the army, he was assigned to Co. B, 116th Engineers. While with the Army of Occupation, he was attached to the headquarters company of the First U. S. Engineers, located at Wirges, Germany.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Crown Point Cemetery: BAUGHER Pearl Otto: Born 22 Aug 1891 - died 5 May 1954; buried 7 MAY 1954, age 62. Section 21, lot 20 -- link to photo of gravestone

Obituary Sketch: Kokomo Tribune - Wed., 5 May 1954, p17

William F. BAUGHMAN

BAUGHMAN, William F., was born in Harrod, Ohio.
He was mustered out at Camp Sherman, Ohio, Dec. 22, 1918, at the age of twenty-six years.
He belonged to the Sixth Co., Second Battalion, 108th Depot Brigade.

NOTE: Several possible matches were located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

Leo Allen BEAIRD

BEAIRD, Leo Allen, son of Fred and Stella BEAIRD, was born March 14, 1898, in Roscoe, St. Clair Co., Mo.
On Oct. 17, 1917, he enlisted in the aviation service at Kokomo, Ind., and after reporting at Fort Thomas, Ky., he was ordered to San Antonio, Texas.
Five weeks later he was sent to the gun works at Springfield, Mass., and when this course was completed he returned to San Antonio to be an instructor at Kelly Field, Texas.
In January, 1918, he arrived at England, and remained there until September with the Forty-third Aero Squadron. After going to France, he was placed in the Forty-first Aero Squadron.
He arrived at Newport News, Va., June 20, 1917, and on July 9, 1919, he was discharged.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Memorial Park Cemetery: BEAIRD Leo Allen: born 14 MAR 1898 - died 8 DEC 1942; buried 8 DEC 1942 , age 44. Memorial section -- link to photo of military stone

Obituary Extract - Kokomo Tribune aft 8 Dec 1942

Herbert Sunderland BEALL

Herbert Sunderland BEALL, son of Frank H and Carrie M. BEALL, was born at Galveston Ind 8 May 1899. On 15 Oct 1918, he enlisted at Indianapolis Ind and was sent to Paris Island S.C. where he was on duty with the US Marines. On 23 Dec 1918, he was transferred to Charleston SC for guard duty at the depot of supplies. Sergeant BEALL was still in Charleston in August 1919.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index:
HERBERT BEALL born 18 May 1899 - died Dec 1978. Last Residence: Norfolk, Norfolk City, VA SSN: 231-26-1199 issued in Virginia

Jesse F. BEALS

BEALS, Jesse F., son of Oliver C. and Delphina MENDENHALL BEALS, was born at New London, Ind., Nov. 20, 1886.
In 1902 he graduated from the high school at New London, and in 1916 he received his degree at Earlham College.
On March 22, 1918, at Richmond, Ind., he enlisted and served in the general repair depot, Speedway, Indianapolis, Ind.
Sergeant BEALS received his discharge from the U. S. Air Service, Dec. 28, 1918.

NOTE: The following possible match was found in the Social Security Death Index:
JESSE BEALS: born 25 Nov 1886 - died Jul 1970. Last Residence: Richmond, Wayne, IN. SSN: 313-22-8430 issued in Indiana.

Glen Dale BEANE

BEANE, Glen Dale, son of James H. and Ora May BEANE, was born in Leesburg, Ind., Dec. 13, 1890.
As soon as war was declared he enlisted at Kokomo, Ind., in the coast artillery. On April 12, 1917, he was accepted at Columbus, Ohio, and ordered to report at Fort Constitution, N. H.
After preparing for overseas service, he was promoted to corporal, and then to sergeant in the Fourth Co., Coast Artillery Corps, and retained at the fort as drill instructor until June, 1918.
A transfer was made to the Fourth Anti-aircraft Battalion just being formed at Camp Eustis, Va. In October, 1918, this outfit sailed for France, and upon its arrival there it was ordered to Fort Morency in the defense of Paris.
The men were equipped with the French seventy- five M. M. auto mount anti-aircraft guns, and renamed the Fourth A. A. Sector.
He came home on the U. S. transport "Seattle," which left Brest Dec. 31, 1918. The contingent was demobilized at Fort Totten, N. Y., Jan. 10, 1919, and he was discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio, Jan. 29, 1919.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index:
GLEN BEANE: born 13 Dec 1895 - died Jul 1973. Last Residence: Eatonville, Pierce, WA. SSN: 537-05-6846 issued in Washington.

The Kokomo Tribune Obituary Index lists an obituary for BEANE Glen Dale in the 1973 book, page 155.

Carl Thomas BEARD

BEARD, Carl Thomas, son of Isaac W. and Armilliera EDWARDS BEARD of Sheridan, Ind., attended high school three years, and then came to Kokomo, Ind., where he was employed at the time of the first registration June 5, 1917.
He entered the army Oct. 15, 1918, and was sent to Co. A, Winona Lake, for military training.
He was discharged at Indianapolis, Ind. Dec. 17, 1918.

Wilford BEATTY

History of Howard County in the World War C.V. Haworth, Indianapolis: Wm B. Burford, Printer & Binder, 1920. p 31

There is no biography of Wilford; however, the following probable match was found in the Social Security Death Index
WILFORD BEATTY: born 19 Aug 1889 - died Nov 1968. Last Residence: Lake Worth, Palm Beach, FL. SSN: 401-03-5141 issued in Kentucky.

Obituary Extract: Kokomo Tribune - Thursday, 14 Nov 1968

Harry Isadore BECHENHOLDT

BECHENHOLDT, Harry Isadore, was born in Lawrenceburg, Ind., Sept. 4, 1891.
He graduated from the high school there, and then received a diploma from the Cincinnati School of Pharmacy.
He entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., April 24, 1918, and was sent to Purdue University, before going to Camp Mills, L. I., for embarkation overseas June 30, 1918, with Bat. B, 344th F. A., Nineteenth Division.
Corporal BECHENHOLDT was chosen with eight others from his regiment for a special college course at Beaune University, France. Leaving Bordeaux he went with the Army of Occupation to the Rhine, when the armistice went into effect, and returned to the States in June, 1919.

NOTE: No entry was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

George Henry BECK

BECK, George Henry, was born at Tipton, Ind.
He was eighteen years old at the time he served in the S. A. T. C. at Wabash College, October-December, 1918.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index:
GEORGE BECK: born 27 Apr 1900 - died Jan 1958. SSN: 308-09-2834 issued in Indiana.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Memorial Park Cemetery: BECK George H: born 27 APR 1900 - died 23 JAN 1958; buried 23 JAN 1958, age 57. Memorial section -- link to photo of family stone - link to military stone

Obituary extract - Friday, 24 Jan 1958 p 24

Norman Frederick BECK

BECK, Norman Frederick, son of J. Z. and Margaret BECK, was born in Peru, Ind. Nov. 22, 1895.
He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1917, and entered the army Sept. 21, the same year.
His assignments were, Camp Zachary Taylor and Camp Sevier, S. C., where he was a corporal in Bat. A, 113th F. A., Thirtieth Division.
He served in England and France from May 26, 1918, to March 19, 1919, taking part in the offensives on the Toul sector, Aug. 27 to Sept. 11; Woever, Sept. 12 to 14; the offensive at St. Mihiel, Sept. 26 to Oct. 8; Woever, Oct. 9 to Nov. 11.
He was slightly gassed on Nov. 6, 1918. He returned to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.; to be demobilized April 11; 1919, and was discharged there.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the
NORMAN BECK: born 22 Nov 1895 - died Mar 1982. Last Residence: Anderson, Madison, IN. SSN: 313-03-0630 issued in Indiana.

Fred H. BECKOM

Fred H. BECKOM, son of John M. and Josie BECKOM was born in Cass Co Ind. 14 Sep 1894.
He enlisted in the Regular Army at Columbus Barracks, Ohio 3 Nov 1915 and 9 Jan 1916 he was assigned to the 58th (Mining) Co, CAC.
His promotions were to corporal 7 Jul 1916; sergeant 5 Jun 1917; and first sergeant 3rd Company Chesapeake Bay 27 Sep 1918.
On 1 Oct 1918, he was given his original rank and transferred to the 41st Artillery CAC, which was being organized from the coast defenses of Chesapeake Bay for overseas service.
After he was assigned to Bat. C, he was promoted to 1st sergeant. When the armistice was signed this organization was disbanded and he was again placed in the 3rd Co as 1st sergeant.
He was married at Newport News, Va. 6 May 1919 to Elizabeth KERNEL, of Indianapolis Ind. His discharge was given 20 Dec 1919.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index:
FRED BECKOM born 14 Sep 1894 - died Mar 1973 Last Residence: Indianapolis, Marion, IN. SSN: 304-03-2358 Indiana

Wilbert W. BEECHY

BEECHY, Wilbert W., son of Samuel W. and Lillian BEECHY, was born Sept. 27, 1897, at Waupecong, Ind.
He enlisted in the aviation branch of the army at Kokomo, Ind., Oct. 22, 1917, and was sent to France, where he saw several months of active service as a member of the Ninth Balloon Squadron.
He landed at Newport News, Va., May 6, 1919, and was discharged a few days later.

Obituary Extract: Kokomo Tribune - Friday, 9 Mar 1951

Charles Gill BEECHING

BEECHING, Charles Gill, son of Alfred (deceased) and Henrietta MAHIN BEECHING, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 9, 1898.
He was a member of the S. A. T. C. at the University of Wisconsin from Oct. 18, 1918, to Dec. 14, 1918, when he returned to Kokomo, Ind.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index:
CHARLES BEECHING: born 09 Sep 1898 - died Nov 1967. Last Residence: Kokomo, Howard, IN. SSN: 375-03-7627 issued in Michigan.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Crown Point Cemetery: BEECHING Charles Gill: Born 1898 - died 16 Nov 1967; buried 18 NOV 1967, age 69. Section 7, lot 38 -- link to photo of gravestone

The Kokomo Tribune Obituary Index lists an obituary for BEECHING Charles G. "Tod" in the 1967 book, page 317.

Edward Elmer BEHR

BEHR, Edward Elmer, son of Frank A. and Amanda BEHR, and husband of Bonnie BEHR, was born Jan. 15, 1891, at Elwood, Ind.
He entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., Aug. 1, 1918, and was sent to Valparaiso University. Then he was sent to the Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh, Pa., where he remained until Oct. 13, when he was transferred to Camp Meade, Md.
There he was assigned to Co. C, 224th Field Signal Corps; next he was changed to Co. G, Thirteenth Depot Battalion, Signal Corps, and remained at the Franklin cantonment until his discharge, Dec. 17, 1918.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Memorial Park Cemetery: BEHR Edward E.: born 15 JAN 1891 - died 26 MAY 1950; buried 26 MAY 1950, age 59 Memorial section -- link to photo of military stone

Obituary - Saturday, 27 May 1950 p 11

Mahlon BELL

BELL, Mahlon, enlisted in Co. E of Kokomo, and after training at Camp Shelby, Miss., went to France with the 152nd .Infantry in October, 1918.

NOTE: No entry was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

Martin Luther BELL

BELL, Martin Luther, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward BELL, went to Fort Hamilton, N. Y., with a company of men who left Kokomo, Ind., April 3, 1918.
He was assigned to Bat. C, Seventieth F. A., C. A. C. He reached France in July, 1918, and remained there until the following February, when he returned to the States and was mustered out of the service at Camp Sherman, Ohio, March 12, 1919.

NOTE: 63 possible matches were located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

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