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ELVINS HONOR ROLLWe are indebted to Mrs. Carr Hartshorn for a list of all the Elvins men who served in the army or navy during the world war. A service flag was placed in a prominent position in the post office and on it these names were placed from time to time, and as it became necessary, stars were placed for those who were killed or wounded. Of the 98 men who went from Elvins, three were killed: Hervy Blaylock Six were wounded in action: Arthur Wofford Of this number all have returned home except Emmett Reece and George and Arthur Bell. Young Reece is still in the navy, having re-enlisted. It is not known where the Bell boys are. It is supposed that they have been released from the army but have not returned to Elvins. The list, which might well be termed an honor roll, follows:
Published by THE LEAD BELT NEWS, Flat River, St. Francois Co. MO, Oct. 17, 1919. |
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