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MARTIN, Charles R.

MARTIN, Charles R.
Born: circa 1885 (based on graduation age) Alto Indiana
Parents: Clay MARTIN and Margaret HESTER (unclear if this is maiden name) Graduated Kokomo High School 1903 and Purdue University 1908
Married: Addie Louise MIELEN after 1908
Enlisted: 19 Nov 1917, Army - Detroit Mi Assigned 330th FA - commissioned as second lieutenant Transferred to Ordinance Dept of Rock Island IL 1 Jun 1918.

Multiple entries were located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index; however, more specific info (birth date) is needed in order to confirm a match.

MARTIN, David Harrison

MARTIN, David Harrison
Born: circa 1900 near Kokomo IN (based on enlistment date)
Parents: Edward C MARTIN and Sarah E ROE
Enlisted: 30 Jun 1917 - Ft. Thomas KY Arrived in France 11 Mar 1918 - seriously wounded in the Argonne Forest 9 Oct 1918. Discharged: 9 Jun 1919

NOTE: Multiple entries were located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index; however, more info (birth date) is needed to confirm a match.

MARTIN, David L.

MARTIN, David L.
Born: 29 Dec 1892 - Fayette Co KY
Parents: none listed
Married: Halcye PICKETT before 1920
Enlisted: 30 Aug 1918 - sent to Camp Custer MI Assigned: 78th Infantry, 14th Division. Discharged; 27 Jan 1919

NOTE: Multiple entries were located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index; however, more info (birth date) is needed to confirm a match.

MATCHETT, Clyde

MATCHETT, Clyde, son of J.W. and Irene MARSHALL MATCHETT was born at Elwood, Ind. Sep 10 1895.
On Dec 13, 1917, he enlisted in the medical corps, and saw service with Co I at Camp Stuart Va. He had not been discharged in Sep 1919.

The Kokomo Tribune Obituary Index lists an obituary for MATCHETT, Clyde in the 1949 book, page 139.

Paul Eugene MAUDLIN

Paul Eugene MAUDLIN, son of Mrs. Mattie DEARINGER, was born in Kokomo Ind. 12 Dec 1894. He was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. 5 Oct 1917 and assigned to Battery E 325th F.A.; then he was transferred to the 159th F.A. Brigade Headquarters; and finally to Camp Knox, Ky. before he sailed from Camp Mills L.I. on the English ship :Orduna" for Liverpool. After his arrival at Cherbourg, France, 22 Sep 1918. he was sent to Camp de Souge near Bordeaux. He left for the States 6 Jan 1919 on the US SS Wilhemina and was mustered out of the service at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. 1 Feb 1919.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index.
PAUL MAUDLIN born 13 Dec 1894 -- died Nov 1976. Last Residence: Kokomo, Howard, IN. SSN 312-07-8762 issued in Indiana

1900 census in Indiana, Howard County, Center Twp. ED 52 Sheet 10B.

• MAUDLIN, Martha S, head. White female, Feb 1867, age 33, divorced. 2 Children with 2 still living. Born in Indiana; parents born in Indiana. Wash-woman - renting home.
• MAUDLIN, Lola M, daughter. White female, Oct 1891, age 8. Born in Indiana; parents born in Indiana. At school 9 months of last year.
• MAUDLIN, Paul C., son. White male, Dec 1894, age 5. Born in Indiana; parents born in Indiana. Not at school.

The obituary for Paul E MAUDLIN is listed in the Kokomo Tribune, Tuesday, 2 Nov, 1976, page 6

Everett Freeman MCCOY

Everett Freeman MCCOY, son of Mr. & Mrs. D.M. MCCOY, was born at Sharpsville, Ind. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1907. After completing the law course at Indiana University, he began the practice of law in Indianapolis, and it was while there that he enlisted in the first O.T.C. at Ft. Benjamin Harrison. and was commissioned first lieutenant. He went to France with the Rainbow division and participated in all the battles in which the 42nd Division was engaged except Soissons, and through it all, he escaped injury. In April 1919, he returned to the States and was mustered out at camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.

NOTE: Several possible matches were located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index; more details are needed in order to find the correct entry.

MCDANIEL, Nolen Emison

MCDANIEL, Nolen Emison
Born: 31 Dec 1892 Russiaville IN
Parents: Mitchel MCDANIEL and Lou HOBSON
Married: Effie May GREEN 13 Jan 1917 - Quincy IL
Enlisted: Sep 1917 - Quincy IL

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

MCNEW, Earl Ray

MCNEW, Earl Ray - son of Jerry and Mary Jane MCNEW, was born 23 Jan 1887. His wife is Mabel NUNEMAKER MCNEW.
When he entered the army at Kokomo Ind., 2 Sep 1918, he was sent to Camp Grant, Ill. and remained there 2 months. He was in England for one month working in a munition plant.
His discharge was received at Camp Zachary Taylor, KY, 17 Jan 1919. He was a first class private.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index.
Earl MCNEW born 23 Jan 1887; died May 1963. Last Residence: Indiana SSN: 314-01-8407 issued in Indiana

MCNEW, Earl Fay 
Date of Birth 4 Apr 1887 Date of Death 5-May-63 Date of Burial 8 MAY 1963 
Age 76 Cemetery Crown Point 
Plot Section 14 Lot 6 

MCNEW, Floyd Gilbert

MCNEW, Floyd Gilbert, son of Jerry and Mary Jane MCNEW was born in Tipton Co Ind., 2 Dec 1892. He came to live in Howard County when he was 12 years of age.
He could have secured exemption from military service on agricultural grounds, but when reminded of this, he said "I am no better than the other boys. It is my duty to answer my country's call." He hired another to take his place in the fields and enlisted March 18, 1918.
From Camp Greene, N.C., he went to France in May, and fron July 11 until he was fatally wounded 28 Sep 1918, he was on the firing line and a participant in some of the most famous drives of the war, such as the Second Battle of the Marne, Chateau Thierry, Soisson, Belleau Woods, St. Mihiel, Verdun, Hill #64, and the Argonne Forest, in which he lost his life.
In March, 1919, the parents received word from the war department that their son had died Oct 6, 1918, from wounds received in battle.

MCNEW, Floyd Gilbert 
Date of Birth 2 Dec 1892 Date of Death 28-Sep-18 Date of Burial 18-Sep-21 
Age 25 Cemetery Crown Point 
Plot Section 14 Lot 6 

Clarence S. MCREYNOLDS

Clarence S. MCREYNOLDS, son of W.H. and Viola MCREYNOLDS, was born in Kokomo Ind 29 Dec 1890. He is a high school graduate. On 8 Apr 1918 he entered the army at Bagley Minn, and was sent to the auto mechanical school, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Ohio; then he was transferred to the field replacement depot, Camp Jackson S.C. Later, he received instruction at the artillery brigade training center, Fort Sill Okla. He was there appointed motorcycle instruction , promoted to first class sergeant, and later he was placed in full charge of the school. He was mustered out of the army at Camp Dodge, Iowa in March, 1919.

The family was located in the 1910 Howard County Indiana census in ED 149, Sheet 8A (stamped page 166A), lines 34-40, enumeration taken 28 April 1910.
NOTE: No entry was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

Brittan MEATZIE

Brittan MEATZIE, son of Nelson and Sitta GRAHAM MEATZIE, was born in Festus, Mo. 13 Jul 1897. He was married 5 Jan 1918 to Dora M. UNDERWOOD.
On 15 Oct 1918 he went to Rolling Prairie, Ind. with the members of the contingent who were inducted into the S.A.T.C. He was there 5 weeks and then transferred to the motor transport corpts at Valparaiso and discharged there 21 Dec 1918.

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

MECK, James Edgar

MECK, James Edgar, son of George Edgar and Idella MEDLEY MECK was born in Kokomo Ind., 29 Jun 1890.
He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1910; then he attended Purdue University one year and Ohio Wesleyan University one year.
He enlisted in the first O.T.C. at Fort Benjamin Harrison 12 May 1917, and was discharged 3 Jul 1918, because of being underweight and a weak heart. He had been attached to the Ninth Co., Ninth Provisional Training Regiment.

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

Joseph Martin MEGUIRE

Joseph Martin MEGUIRE, son of Edgar D. and Mary ANDERSON MEGUIRE, was born at Cedar Rapids, Iowa 11 Oct 1889. When a small child, he moved to Kokomo Ind, where he attended school.
He entered the army there 21 Sep 1917 and was in training at Camp Zachary Taylor until 5 May 1918 when he entrained for an eastern port and sailed for Brest, France 18 May 1918.
He was employed in the construction of the American railway and the building of roads and warehouses. He left France 20 Jun 1919 and ws mustered out at Louisville, KY 18 Jul 1919, having served in the 515th Engineers as corporal of Co. C.

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

Garland Brent MILLIGAN

Garland Brent MILLIGAN, son of Solomon and Martha STUCKY MILLIGAN, was born in Kokomo Ind. 2 Jul 1896. He began his army service 5 Apr 1918 when he enlisted at Kokomo Ind. and was sent to Indianapolis and then to Jefferson Barracks, Mo; there he ws assigned to Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Jacksonville Fla. Further training was received at Camp Hill, Va, and Newport News, Va. before he went overseas as cook in the Q.M.C. He was discharged at Camp Sherman, O. 23 Aug 1919.

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

MILLIGAN, Garland Brant 
Date of Birth 2 Jul 1896 Date of Death 3-Dec-27 Date of Burial 7 DEC 1927 
Age 31 Cemetery Crown Point 
Plot Section 17 Lot 80 

Don Pardee MOON

Don Pardee MOON, son of Barnabas C. and Ella P. BENNETT MOON, was born in Kokomo Ind. 18 Apr 1894.
He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1912, and having been recommended for appointment by US Senator Benjamin P. SHIVELEY, he was admitted to the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md.
He was graduated number four in the class of 1916 and commissioned ensign. From the very first he exhibited marked ability and was promoted until he became lieutenant senior grade U.S.N.
He was on the battleship "Alabama" and "Rhode Island" until the "Arizona" was launched. On this, the greatest ship in the American Navy, he was radio officer and broadside battery officer, successively and during the war, he served as assistant in gunnery and plotting room officer.
The Arizona was ordered to France to accompany the President on his return voyage to American in July, 1919, but owing to an emergency call for a battleship in the Near East, it was ordered to the Mediterranean and proceeded to Smyrna, where she remained for a month in case of trouble in southeastern Europe; then the Arizona returned to the United States.

NOTE: No entry was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index
Additional Information:
The Barnabas MOON family can be found in the 1900 Howard County Indiana census in Kokomo, Ward 1. ED 52, Sheet 10A. The family was not located in a brief search of the 1910 Howard County Indiana census.

Elvadore MORRIS

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