SKAGIT County's Servicemen and women
World War 1


With the Colors from Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan counties 1917, 1918, and 1919. Washington U.S.A.

Compiled and Published by Louis Jacobin. Copyright, 1921 from the Press of Peters Publishing Company Seattle, Washington 1921. It is a listing of the young men and women who served in World War I.



Causland Park, Anacortes WA
pictures taken July 2000 by Marge

an extraction...

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Hutchens, Ernest Raymond
Engineman, 2d Class, Puget Sound Navy Yard;
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born at Wallace NE, 10 Dec 1896; son of John W. and Wyrtie Hutchins, Lyman WA; entered service from Seattle WA, 6 Jul 1918; promoted from app. seaman to seaman 2d class, to engineman 2d class; released at Bremerton WA, 29 Apr 1919.

Hutton, Clarence Edward
Corporal, 164th Aero Squadron, Kelly Field TX;
Picture 12
born at Warnsburg MO, 28 Aug 1896; son of Geo. and Sara Hutton, Cowiche WA; entered service from Seattle WA, 2 Nov 1917; mustered out 1 Feb 1919 at Camp Lewis WA.

Hutton, Roy E.
Seaman, U. S. Navy;
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born in Missouri, 4 Apr 1889; son of Geo. B. and Sarah Hutton, Cowiche, WA; entered service from Anacortes WA, 3 Apr 1918; one trip overseas; discharged at Philadelphia, 6 Dec 1918.

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Ingersoll, Charles Francis
Sergeant, 1st Class, Quartermaster Corps at Large;
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born at Ottumwa IA, 17 Jun 1879; son of James G. and Mary Ingersoll, Sedro-Woolley WA; entered service at Seattle WA, 2 Aug 1918; transferred from Fort Lawton WA to Camp Johnston FL; to New York; to France; promoted from private to corporal, to sergeant, to sergeant 1st class; served with 91st Div. while overseas; gassed in Argonne Forest, 10 Oct 1918; overseas 11 months; discharged at Camp Mills, NY, 19 Jul 1919.

Irons, Edward Ralph
Private, Co. A, 361st Inf;
Picture 12
A Fallen Comrade
born at Saginaw, MI, 21 May 1893; son of Mr. and Mrs. Irons, Bayview WA; entered service from Mt. Vernon WA; transferred to Camp Lewis WA; to Camp Mills NY; to France; served in Meuse-Argonne battle; killed in action 8 Oct 1918; nineteen of his company killed at the same time.

Irons, Henry Harvey
Private, 1st Class, Co. H. 13th Inf.;
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born at Saginaw MI, 28 Jul 1889; son of Mr. and Mrs. Irons, Bayview WA; entered service at Mt. Vernon WA, 23 Jun 1918; transferred from Camp Lewis WA, to Camp Fremont CA; to Camp Mills NY; promoted from private to private 1st class; mustered out at Camp Lewis, 16 Aug 1919.

Iverson, John C.
Private, 27th Cas. Co., Limited Service;
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born at Dewey WA, 30 Aug 1889; son of Nels and Cora Iverson, Anacortes Wa; entered service from Mt. Vernon WA, 13 Oct 1918; mustered out at Vancouver Barracks, 14 Dec 1918.

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Jackson, M.D., William Long
Captain, Base Hospital No. 131;
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born at Ravenna OH, 14 Mar 1880; son of Ira and Mary Jackson (mother deceased), Seattle WA; entered service from Burlington WA, 15 Mar 1918; transferred from Camp Lewis WA, to Jefferson Barracts, St. Louis MO; overseas 12 Oct 1918; promoted from 1st lieutenant to captain 21 Sep 1918; stationed at Mars Sar Allier, France; served 8 months overseas; mustered out at Port Michie NY, 10 Jul 1919.

James, William
Private, 87th Squadron;
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born at LaConner WA; son of Sultain and Maggie James (both deceased); entered service from Mt. Vernon WA, 24 May 1918; mustered out 9 Jan 1919.

Jarvis, Edward C.
Private, 1st Class, 302d Field Remount Squadron;
Picture 1
born at Mt. Vernon WA; son of Mr. and Mrs. William Jarvis, Mt. Vernon; entered service from Seattle WA, 13 Dec 1917; served in Oise-Aisne and Meuse-Argonne offensives; discharged at Camp Lewis WA, 8 Aug 1919.

Jarvis, William Bowen
Private, 164th Inf.
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born at Seattle WA, 22 Jul 1892; son of George and Charlotte Jarvis, Burlington WA; entered service from Mt. Vernon WA, 1 Nov 1917; served overseas; discharged at Camp Lewis WA, 18 Mar 1919.

Jefferies, George E.
Private, 47th Co., 5th U.S.M.C.;
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born at Ogden UT, 2 Sep 1898; son of B. E. and Melvina Jefferies, Anacortes WA; entered service from Seattle WA, 22 Feb 1917; transferred from Mare Island CA to U.S.S. Frederick; to U.S.S. Pueblo; to Norfolk VA; to Quantico VA; served at St. Mihiel, Champaigne and Meuse-Argonne; wounded at Argonne; overseas 18 months; mustered out at Quantico, 31 Jul 1919.

Jenkins, Earl Chester
Gunner, Oil Tanker, U.S.S. Georgia;
Picture 6
A Fallen Comrade
born 13 Jul 1898; served also on U.S.S. Pueblo; died of influenza at Naval Hospital, Brooklyn, NY, 13 Oct 1918, after five round trips across Atlantic.

Jenne, Frank Harrison
Captain, Hdqtrs 3d Army;
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born at Coupeville WA, 4 Mar 1889; son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jenne, Coupeville; entered service from Mt. Vernon WA, 27 Mar 1917; transferred from Co. F, 161st Inf., to Hdqtrs, 1st Army Corps, to Hdqtrs. 3d Army; promoted from 2d lieutenant to 1st lieutenant, to captain; served in Champaigne-Marne, St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives and Meuse-Argonne defensive; discharged at Camp Lewis WA, 31 Aug 1919.

Jenne, Eldon Irl
2d Lieutenant, R.O.T.C., Pullman WA;
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born at Coupeville WA, 30 May 1900; son of Edward and Agnes Jenne, Coupeville; entered service from Pullman, Sep 1918; promoted from sergeant to 2d lieutenant; mustered out at Pullman, Feb 1919.

Jensen, Ernest A.
Wagoner, Co. A, 56th Engrs.;
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born at LaConner WA, 1 Nov 1894; son of John and Buella Jensen (father deceased), LaConner; entered service from Mt. Vernon WA, 19 Sep 1917; transferred from Camp Lewis WA to Washington, D.C.; overseas 3 Mar 1918, to 26 Apr 1919; promoted from private to wagoner; served at St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne; 14 months overseas; mustered out at Camp Lewis WA, 8 May 1919.

Jensen, Francis Joseph
Corporal, 189th Aero Squadron;
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born at LaConner WA, 22 Dec 1891; son of John and Buella Jensen (father deceased), LaConner; entered service from Seattle WA, 6 Nov 1917; transferred from Fort Lawton WA to Kelly Field TX; to Ellington Field TX; mustered out at Ellington Field, 12 Mar 1919

Jewell, Aliston H.
Private, Bat. F, 27th Art, C.A.C.;
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son of Jess W. and Nellie Jewell, Burlington WA; entered service from Mt. Vernon WA, 15 Sep 1918; transferred from Camp Lewis WA, to Fort Stevens, OR; to Camp Eustis VA; mustered out at Camp Lewis, 10 Jun 1919.

Jewett, Claude Woodward
Private, Forestry Service of Aviation Corps;
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born at Avon WA, 1 Jan 1889; son of Frank and Angie Jewett, Mt. Vernon WA; entered service at Camp Lewis WA, 19 Oct 1917; transferred from Camp Lewis to Vancouver Barracks WA; discharged at Vancouver Barracks, 31 Dec 1918.

Johansen, Markus
Electrician, 1st class, U. S. N.;
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born 20 Sep 1896; son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Johansen, Anacortes WA; entered service 18 Jun 1918; discharged 6 Oct 1919.

Johnson, Albert H.
Corporal, Div. of Criminal Investigation;
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born at La Conner WA; son of J. B. and Inga Johnson, Mt. Vernon WA; entered service from Mt. Vernon, 4 Oct 1917; transferred from Camp Lewis WA, to Camp Mills, NY; to France; 19 months overseas; discharged at Camp Mills, 22 Jul 1919.

Johnson, Axel William
Private, 91st Div;
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born at LaConner WA, 2 Nov 1895; son of Ole and Hannah Johnson Burlington WA; entered service from Mt. Vernon WA, 4 Oct 1917; mustered out at Camp Lewis WA, 20 Oct 1917.

Johnson, Carl Harry
Private, Co C, 305th Inf., 77th Div.;
Picture 7
A Fallen Comrade
born at Anacortes WA, 15 Feb 1893; son of Charles and Hulda Johnson, Anacortes WA; entered service from Mt. Vernon WA, 26 Jun 1918; transferred from Camp Lewis WA to Camp Mills NY; to France; served at St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne; killed in Battle of Meuse-Argonne, near Autrecourt, France, 9 Nov 1918.

Johnson, Carl Herman
Private, Bat. C, 27th F. A.;
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born at Mt. Vernon WA, 29 Dec 1893; son of Herman and Anna Louisa Johnson, Mt. Vernon; entered service from Mt. Vernon, 23 Jul 1918; served at Camp Lewis WA; discharged at Camp Lewis, 28 Jan 1919.

Johnson, Carl Victor
Private, Co. F, 364th Ing., 91st Div.;
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born at Solsja, Sweden; entered service from Spokane Wa, 1 May 1918; served at St. Mihiel, Argonne and Lys-Ypres; mustered out 24 Apr 1919.

Johnson, Clarence Daniel
Private, 1st Class, Baty. C, 37th F. A., Camp Lewis WA;
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born at Fir WA, 12 Jan 1892; son of J. E. and Augusta Johnson, Fir; entered service from Mt. Vernon WA, Jul 1918; mustered out at Camp Lewis WA, 28 Apr 1919.

Johnson, David
Private, 4th Casual Detail, A. S. A. P.;
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born at Hamilton WA, 20 Aug 1893; son of Marian and Fannie (deceased) Johnson, Sedro-Woolley WA; entered service from Mt. Vernon WA, 24 Jun 1918; mustered out at Vancouver Barracks WA, 3 Feb 1919.

Johnson, Edwin H.
Private, Baty. C, 37th F. A., 13th Div.;
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born at Mt. Vernon WA, 29 Dec 1893; son of Herman and Anna L. Johnson, Mt. Vernon; entered service from Mt. Vernon, 22 Jul 1918; served at Camp Lewis WA; discharged at Camp Lewis, 17 Apr 1919.

Johnson, Elmer Henry
Private, 4th Co., Casual Detachment, Vancouver Barracks WA;
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born at Mt. Vernon WA, 16 Feb 1892; son of Alfred and Elizabeth Johnson, Mt. Vernon; entered service from Mt. Vernon, 13 Oct 1918; discharged at Vancouver Barracks WA, 18 Dec 1918.

Johnson, Emil
S.C. 2d Class, U.S.S. Western Star, U.S.N.;
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born at La Conner WA, 27 Jan 1892; son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Johnson, Mt. Vernon; entered service from Seattle WA, 25 May 1918; transferred from U.S.S. C. 5a Section, Base No. 6 Brooklyn NY, to U.S.S. Western Star; discharged 22 Aug 1919.

Johnson, Ernest Swanson
Private, 13th Div;
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born at LaConner WA, 9 Mar 1887; son of P. E. and Selma Johnson; entered service from Juneau AK; transferred to Camp Lewis WA; mustered out at Camp Lewis, Dec 1918.

Johnson, Halton Julius
University Naval Training Sta.;
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born at Norway, 11 Sep 1897; son of Martin and Charlotte Johnson; entered service from Bellingham WA, Jun 1918; discharged at Seattle Wa, Feb 1919.

Johnson, Henry John
Seaman, U.S.S. Meredith;
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born at Seattle WA, 25 Jan 1896; son of Mr. and Mrs. Erie Johnson, Ferndale Wa; entered service from Seattle WA, 9 Jan 1918; transferred from Bremerton WA, to Norfolk VA; to receiving ship Boston; to R. S. Annex MA; to Bumpkin Island; to U.S.S. Meredith; promoted from app. seaman to seaman 2d class, to seaman; on convoy duty between Boston MA and Azores; discharged 17 Aug 1919.

Johnson, James Herbert
Seaman, 1st class, Submarine Base, San Pedro CA;
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born at LaConner WA, 25 Jan 1897; son of P. E. and Selma Johnson, Burlington WA; entered service from Seattle WA, May 1918; transferred from Bremerton WA to San Pedro CA; discharged at Bremerton, 5 Jul 1919.

Johnson, Leroy Ellsworth
Seaman, U.S.S. Texan;
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born at Leavenworth WA, 9 Jul 1897; son of Wm. and Lily C. Johnson, Seattle WA; entered service from Seattle, 8 Jul 1918; transferred from Seattle Training Sta. to League Island Navy Yard, to U.S.S. Texas; promoted seaman 2d class to seaman 1st class; two trips across Atlantic; discharged at Bremerton WA, 23 Aug 1919.

Johnson, Leslie
Sergeant, Co. F, 161st Inf., 41st Div.;
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born at San Francisco CA, 29 Aug 1898; son of John E. and Elnore Johnson, Mt. Vernon WA; entered service from Mt. Vernon, 19 May 1916; transferred from Camp Murray WA, to Camp Mills NY; to France; promoted from private to private 1st class, to corporal, to sergeant; served at Longres Marne; overseas 15 months; mustered out at Camp Lewis, WA, 15 Mar 1919.

Johnson, Paul Waldo
Private, 363d Reg., 91st Div.;
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born at Jennings MI, 15 Jul 1886; son of Charles F. and Matilda Johnson, Bow WA; entered service from Mt. Vernon WA; transferred from 363d Reg., 91st Div., to the 10th French Army in Flanders, and Ypres-Lys offensive; followed Germans as far as Brussels when Armistice was signed; overseas 10 months; mustered out 27 Apr 1919.

Johnson, William Peter
Apprentice Seaman, Seattle Naval Training Sta.;
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born at LaConner WA, 2 Apr 1899; son of P. E. and Selma Johnson, Burlington WA; entered service from Seattle WA; mustered out at Seattle, 22 Dec 1918

Johnston, Ben R.
Private, Non. Com. Training School and M.T.C., 743d Co;
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born at Marion KS, 7 Sep 1890; son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Johnston, Mt. Vernon WA; entered service from Mt. Vernon, 6 Sep 1918; recommended as sergeant 1st class when discharged; mustered out 20 Mar 1919.

Johnston, Geo. R.
Corporal, 161st Inf., Co. F, 41st Div,;
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born at Marion KS, 20 Mar 1899; son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Johnston, Mt. Vernon WA; entered service from Mt. Vernon, 9 May 1916; transferred from N.G. to Reg. Army, 161st Inf., Co F; promoted from private to corporal; instructor in infantry drill; 14 months in France; mustered out 15 Mar 1919.

Johnston, Wilfred
Private, 1st class, Medical Corps, U. S. A.,
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born at Eyota MN, 15 Mar 1896; son of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Johnston of Anacortes WA (mother deceased); entered service at Mt. Vernon, 4 Oct 1917; transferred from Camp Lewis WA, to Camp Cody NM; promoted from private to private 1st class; discharged 6 Feb 1919, at Camp Cody NM.

Jones, Ernest Morgan
Private, M. C., Base Hosp. No 58;
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born at Smithland, IA; son of Samuel (deceased) and Elizabeth Jones, Edmonds WA; entered service from Mt. Vernon WA, 5 Jun 1918; transferred from Fort Riley KS to Camp Grant IL to France; overseas 8 1/2 months; mustered out at Camp Lewis WA, 25 Jun 1919; now holds R.O.C. in M.C.

Jones, Harry
Private, Co I, 361st Inf., 91st Div.;
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born at Liverpool Eng, 2 Jul 1887; son of Mary and Katherine Jones (both deceased); entered service from Mt. Vernon WA, 24 May 1918; transferred from Camp Lewis WA, to Camp Merritt NJ; to France; promoted from private to private 1st class; served at St. Mihiel, Argonne and Lys-Ypres; overseas 18 months; mustered out at Camp Lewis, 4 May 1919.

Jones, John Morris
Private, Co. C, 316th Engrs;
Picture 4
A Fallen Comrade
born at Decatur WA, 10 Jul 1895; son of John T. and Esabella Jones, Decatur; transferred from Camp Lewis WA, to Camp Merritt NJ; to overseas, 6 Jul 1918; served at St. Mihiel, Cambrai; wounded at Meuse-Argonne, 29 Sep 1918, by machine gun bullet from airplane; was returned to US, 24 Nov 1918; died from effects of wound at Camp Lewis WA, 6 Jun 1919; cited for bravery in action

Jorgenson, Lingaard M
Private 1st Class, Co. M, 162d Inf., and Guard Co. No. 1 Army Service Corps;
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born in Norway, 15 May 1889; son of Jacob and Signe Jorgenson, Anacortes WA; entered service from Mt. Vernon WA, 1 Nov 1917; transferred from Camp Lewis WA, to Camp Mills NY; to England; to France; served as guard on trains transporting German prisoners of war; 18 months overseas; promoted from private to private 1st class; discharged at Camp Mills, 20 Jun 1919.

Jorgenson, Nels C.
Private, Co. I, 162d Inf., 41st Div.;
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born at Albert Lea MN, 2 Dec 1889; son of Jens and Mary A Jorgenson, Bayview WA; entered service from Mt. Vernon WA, 1 Nov 1917; transferred to Co F, 226th Inf., 32nd Div; to Co. F, Postal Express Service; engaged in second battle of the Marne; mustered out 16 Apr 1919.

Jost, Edward
Private, Train Hdqtrs., 2d Div.;
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born at Mt. Vernon WA, 5 Jun 1898; son of John and Della Jost, Mt. Vernon; entered service from Mt. Vernon, 9 May 1916; transferred from WA N. G. to Regular Army; overseas Nov 1917; served at Chateau-Thierry, Soissons, St. Mihiel, Champaigne, Meuse-Argonne; wounded at Argonne, 11 Nov 1918; overseas 21 months; mustered out at Camp Lewis WA, 24 Sep 1919.

Joyce, Gleen E.
Private, Baty. C, 27th Art., C.A.C.;
Picture 4
born at Woodruff KS, 30 Aug 1890; son of Harvey and Martha Joyce, Burlington WA; entered service at Portland OR, 15 Aug 1918; transferred from Fort Stevens OR, to Camp Eustis VA; mustered out at Camp Lewis WA, 4 Jan 1919.

Judy, Clarence Grover
Quartermaster, 2d class, 5th Naval Aviation Squadron;
Picture 9
born at Lockville OH, 30 Jul 1902; son of Christian and Sevilla Judy, Burlington WA; entered service from Seattle WA, 29 Jan 1918; transferred from San Diego CA to Philadelphia; to Killingholme Eng; experienced two air raids by Germans; released at Pelham Bay NY, 4 Feb 1919.

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Judy, Clarence Grover
Quartermaster, 2d class, 5th Naval Aviation Squadron;
Picture 9
born at Lockville OH, 30 Jul 1902; son of Christian and Sevilla Judy, Burlington WA; entered service from Seattle WA, 29 Jan 1918; transferred from San Diego CA to Philadelphia; to Killingholme Eng; experienced two air raids by Germans; released at Pelham Bay NY, 4 Feb 1919.

Kackley, James Willard
Private, United States Army;
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born at Colfax WA, 3 Nov 1889; son of J. H. and Martha Kackley, Anacortes WA (father deceased); entered service from Mt. Vernon WA, 24 Oct 1918; discharged at Fort Worden WA, 22 Dec 1918.

Kadim, Samuel
Private, Co D. 361st Inf., 91st Div.;
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born at LaConner WA, 14 Dec 1895; son of Jim and Lucy Toowhilakadim, (both parents deceased); entered service from LaConner, 19 Sep 1917; served at Argonne; 9 months overseas; mustered out 30 Apr 1919.

Kamhout, Earl B.
Boatswain's Mate, 2d Class, U.S. S. Marblehead, U. S. S. Fred W. Weller, U. S. S. Somerset, U. S. S. Lancaster, U. S. S. Beaufort, armed guard detached service;
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born at Woodboro WI, 27 May 1899; son of Harry H. and Cora Kamhout, Anacortes WA; entered service from Anacortes WA, 24 Apr 1917; discharged at Charleston, SC, 29 Jul 1920.

Kane, Archie S.
Private, Medical Detachment, Camp Dix, NJ;
Picture 12
born at Milton OR, 2 Oct 1895; son of Anthony W, and Louie Kane, Clear Lake Wa; entered service from Mt. Vernon WA, 25 Apr 1919; transferred from Camp Lewis WA, to Fort Riley KS; to Camp Dix NY; embarked for overseas, but returned on account sickness; discharged at Camp Lewis WA, 27 Jan 1919.

Kane, Chester Leroy
Seaman, 2d Class, Naval Training Sta., Seattle WA;
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born at Milton OR, 25 Feb 1897; son of Anthony W, and Louie Kane, Clear Lake WA; entered service from Mt. Vernon WA, 10 Jul 1918; served at Seattle; released at Seattle WA, 5 Feb 1919.

Kane, Julius John
Fireman, 1st Class;
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born at Edison WA, 7 Feb 1896; son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kane, Edison; entered service at Bellingham WA, 9 Jul 1917; transferred from N. T. S. To U.S.S. Great Northern; to U.S.S. Arkansas; to U.S.S. Duncan (destroyer); promoted from fireman 3d class to 1st class; in engagement with German submarine off coast of Scotland; witnessed surrender of German Fleet, 21 Nov 1918; mustered out 4 Jun 1919.

Karlson, Elmer S.
Quartermaster, 3d Class, U.S.N.;
Picture 10
born at Mt. Vernon WA, 12 Jan 1896; son of Hans and Lydia Karlson, Mt Vernon; entered service from Mt. Vernon, 10 Aug 1917; discharged at Puget Sound Navy Yard, Jul 1919.

Karlson, Harry William
Petty Officer, Mechanic, Puget Sound Navy Yard;
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born at E. Porterville WI, 7 Jun 1890; son of Hans and Lydia Karlson, Mt. Vernon WA; entered service from Mt. Vernon, Apr 1918; served at Bremerton WA; discharged at Bremerton, Jan 1919.

Kasch, Frank D.
Private;
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born at Iowa Falls IA, 20 Jan 1888; son of Ernest and Mary Kasch, Anacortes WA; entered service from Mt. Vernon WA, 14 Oct 1918; mustered out at Camp Lewis WA, 5 Dec 1918.

Kasch, William Halbert
3d Mate, U. S. S. Blackford;
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born at Iowa Falls IA, 1 Apr 1873; son of William J. and Mary E. Kasch (father deceased), Anacortes WA; entered service from Seattle WA, 28 Feb 1918; transferred U.S.S. Westerly to Russian steamer Omsk; to U.S.S. Blackford; engaged with submarines on way from England to U.S., when troop ship Oressa was torpedoed and lost from convoy; shipwrecked off coast of Mexico; discharged at Seattle, Dec 1919.

Kellner, Frank Evarts
Sergeant, 1st class, Medical Dept;
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born at Utica NY, 13 Jul 1896; son of Dr. R. G. and Katherine Kellner, Hamilton WA; entered service from Seattle WA, 12 Jun 1917; mustered out at Fort Stevens, OR, 30 Jan 1919.

Kemmerick, John C.
Private, 1st Class, 213th F. S. Batn.;
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born at Birdsview WA, 15 Sep 1891; son of August and Barbara (deceased) Kemmerick, Birdsview; entered service from Mt. Vernon WA, 25 Aug 1918; mustered out at Camp Lewis WA, 25 Jan 1919.

Kemmerick, Julius A.
Private, 99th Co., U.S.M.C., Newport RI;
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born at Birdsview WA, 16 Jan 1896; son of August and Barbara (deceased) Kemmerick, Birdsview; entered service from Seattle WA, Jul 1917; mustered out at Newport RI, 14 Feb 1919.

Kemmerick, Mark C.
Private, 5th F. A. Reserve Div;
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born at Birdsview WA, 4 Mar 1900; son of August and Barbara (deceased) Kemmerick, Birdsview; entered service from Seattle Wa, 26 Jul 1918; transferred from Fort Lawton WA, to Camp Taylor KY; to Austin TX; mustered out at Camp Taylor, 7 Dec 1918.

Kern, Francis Dale
In Radio Service;
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born Ainsworth NE, 30 Jun 1898; son of John W. and Lena B. Kern, LaConner WA; entered service from Seattle WA, Aug 1918; transferred to San Francisco CA; mustered out at Bremerton WA, 27 Feb 1919; died at Seattle WA, 30 Nov 1919.

Kerns, Clarence Leo
1st Lieutenant;
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born at Dallas OR, 16 Jun 1898; son of Oliver H. and Myrtle Kerns, Edison WA.

Kerr, Hollis Edgar
Private, Co. I, S.A.T.C., U. of W., Seattle WA
Picture 9
born at Mt. Vernon WA, 6 Dec 1899; son of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Kerr, Mt. Vernon; entered service at Seattle WA, 12 Oct 1918; mustered out at Seattle WA, 12 Dec 1918.

Kiens, John William
Private, Baty. D, 37th F. A., 13th Div.;
Picture 10
born at Sedro-Woolley WA, 13 Nov 1895; son of Mrs. Mary Kiens, Sedro-Woolley WA; entered service from Mt. Vernon WA, 22 Jul 1918; transferred from Camp Lewis; mustered out at Camp Lewis, 5 Feb 1919.

Kill, Fred William
Sergeant, Co. F, 161st Inf., 41st Div.;
Picture 12
born at Seattle WA, 2 Jul 1897; son of John and Lucy Kill, Mt. Vernon WA; entered service from Mt. Vernon, 9 May 1916; served overseas with 41st Div.; discharged at Camp Lewis WA, 15 Jul 1919.

Kimsey, Edward William
Private, 1st Class, Medical Corps, U.S. Army;
Picture 7
born at Sterling WA, 1 Jan 1893; son of William and Cornelia Kimsey, Burlington WA; entered service from Mt. Vernon WA, 26 Apr 1918; transferred from Camp Lewis WA, to Fort Riley KS; to Camp Dix, NJ; discharged at Camp Lewis, 21 Dec 1918.

Kincaid, Enoch L.
Lieutenant, Q.M. Corps;
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born New Richmond IN, 5 Jul 1894; son of Mrs. R. E. Williams, Concrete WA; entered service from New York City in 1917; promoted to lieutenant; mustered out in Jul 1919; served overseas.

King, Carl M.
Private, U.S. Marine Corps;
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born at Birdsview WA, 23 Jan 1895; son of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. King, Birdsview; entered service from Mare Island CA, 11 May 1917; served at St. Mihiel offensive, Champaigne; wounded at battle of Chammpaigne, 4 Oct 1918; discharged at Quantico VA, 13 Aug 1919.

King, Guthrie B.
Private, 11th Co. 48th C. A. C. Fort Casey WA;
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born at Sumas WA, 6 Nov 1897; son of Bird and Eunice King (father deceased), Abbotsford, B.C.; entered service from Bellingham WA, 24 Apr 1918; transferred from Fort Lawton WA, to Fort Casey WA; to Camp Eustis VA; to Fortress Montore VA, Chauffeurs' School; to Camp Stuart VA; overseas, 15 Oct 1918; mustered out at Camp Lewis WA, 22 Feb 1919.

King, Howard M.
Sergeant, M.T.C.;
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born at Birdsview WA, 17 Dec 1898; son of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. King, Birdsview; entered service from Seattle WA, 23 Jul 1919; transferred F. Art. service to M.T.C.; promoted corporal to sergeant; discharged May 1919; re-enlisted Sep 1919.

King, Marion L.
Private, 113th Squadron, Spruce Div.;
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born at Salmon ID, 16 Nov 1889; son of Adolphus and Abbie J. King (father deceased), Port Orchard WA; entered service from Mt. Vernon WA, 13 Oct 1918; transferred from Vancouver Barracks WA, to Spruce Div.; to engineers; mustered out at Vancouver Barracks, 27 Jan 1919.

Kingsley, Peter H.
Private, 30th Company;
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born at Newman Grove NE, 17 Jun 1897; son of H. P. and Carrie Kingsley, Lawrence WA; entered service from Bellingham WA, 6 Sep 1918; discharged at Camp Lewis WA, 10 Dec 1918.

Kinsey, Elmer W.
Private, 1st class, Co. L, 59th Inf.;
Picture 13
A Fallen Comrade
born 17 Apr 1894; son of Mrs. Adaline M. Kinsey; entered service from Grand Junction CO, 5 Mar 1918; killed in action 10 Aug 1918.

Kirkby, Thomas Verne
Pharmacist's Mate, 3d Class, U.S.S. Savannah;
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born at Minneapolis KS, 29 Dec 1897; son of Mrs. S. M. Butler, Burlington WA; transferred from Bremerton Hospital to U.S.S. Savannah; (Savannah and submarines were first submarine flotilla to maneuver with the Atlantic fleet); discharged at Boston MA, 23 Sep 1919; seved 23 months overseas.

Klander, Harry Fred
Private, Baty. C, 40th Co., C.A.C.
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born at New Salem ND, 7 May 1889; son of Emil (deceased) and Martha Klander, Black River Falls WI; entered service from Mt. Vernon WA, 5 Sep 1918; mustered out at Fort Worden WA, 21 Dec 1918.

Klebe, Andrew J.
Private, Oct. Aut. Repl. Draft, C.A.C., Fort Worden WA
Picture 9
born at Belgrade MT, 9 Mar 1888; son of John and Bertha E. Klebe, Belgrade MT; entered service from Mt. Vernon, 22 Oct 1918; served at Fort Worden; discharged at Fort Worden, 18 Dec 1918.

Klement, Norman O.
Private, 1st class, 13th Co., 20th Engrs;
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born at Mt. Vernon WA, 2 Jul 1890; son of O. and Mary Klement of Lyman WA; entered service at San Francisco CA, Sep 1917; transferred from Fort McDowell CA, to Washington D. C.; to Camp Mills, NY; to overseas; promoted from private to private 1st class; 17 months overseas; mustered out at Presidio CA, Jul 1919.

Klose, Ernest Frederick
Sergeant, Hdqtrs, Detachment, S. O. S., M. T. C.;
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born in Monticello MN, 15 Aug 1895; son of Mrs. Louise Deutsch, Anacortes WA; entered service from Fort Lawton WA, 5 Dec 1917; transferred from Fort Lawton to Camp Johnston FL; to Camp Merritt NY; to France; promoted from private to corporal to sergeant; overseas 15 months; discharged at Mitchell Field NY, 25 Jul 1919.

Knapp, Frederick William
Major, U. S. R., 20th Engrs;
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born at Pentwater, MI, 6 Mar 1876; son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. W. Knapp, Anacortes WA; entered service 25 Sep 1917; engaged in battles of St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne; veteran of Spanish-American War; mustered out 27 Jun 1919.

Knapp, Geo. L.
Private, 20th Co., 3d Batn., 5th Reg., U. S. Marine Corps 2d Div.;
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born in Mason County MI; son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. W. Knapp; entered service 25 Apr 1917, at Seattle WA; engaged in battles of St. Mihiel, Champaigne and Meuse-Argonne; with Army of Occupation; mustered out at Quantico, VA, 10 Aug 1919.

Knapp, Robert E.
Corporal, Co. D, 117th Engrs., 42d Div., U.S. Army;
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born in Mason County MI, Nov 1894; son of William and Ida Knapp, Anacortes WA; entered service from Portland OR, May 1917; served on Champaigne Front, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne drives and two other sectors; discharged in May 1919; overseas 18 months.

Kolstad, Arthur
Sergeant, Medical Dept., Div. of Psychology, Co. No. 1;
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born at Clarissa MN, 14 Jun 1896; son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Kolstad, East Stanwood WA; entered service from Milltown WA, 4 May 1918; transferred from Vancouver Barracks WA, to Camp Greenleaf GA; to Camp Forrest GA; to Camp Lewis WA; promoted private to sergeant; mustered out at Camp Lewis, 28 Dec 1918.

Koolmo Arthur G.
2d Gunner's Mate, U.S. Navy;
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born at Menominee WI, 2 Jan 1894; son of Ole and Carrie Koolmo (deceased); entered service at Seattle WA, 13 Apr 1917; served on U.S.S. Rochester; 7 trips overseas; still in service.

Krub, George Claud
Private, Co. M, 44th Inf., 13th Div.;
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born at St. Ansgar IA, 12 Sep 1892; son of Louis and Anna Krub, Mt Vernon WA, (father deceased); entered service from Mt. Vernon, 22 May 1918; transferred from Vancouver Barracks WA, to Camp Lewis WA; to Presidio CA; discharged at Camp Lewis, 29 Jun 1919.

Krub, Louis G.
Private, Co. M, 162d Inf., 41st Div.
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born at St. Ansgar IA, 20 Apr 1894; son of Louis and Anna Krub, Mt. Vernon WA, (father deceased); entered service from Mt. Vernon, 1 Nov 1917; transferred from Camp Lewis WA, to Camp Mills NY; to France; served in St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne drives; discharged at Camp Lewis, 7 May 1919.

Kruger, William M.
Private, 1st class, Co. C, 75th Inf;
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born at Palmyra NE, 7 Jul 1886; son of Charles (deceased) and Dora Kruger, Alger WA; entered service at Mt. Vernon WA, 26 Aug 1918; promoted from private to private 1st class; mustered out at Camp Lewis WA, 6 Feb 1919.

Krutz, Clifford D.
Sergeant, Camp Utilities Detachment;
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born at North Yakima WA, 13 Jan 1891; son of Carrie and Ira M. Krutz, Bellingham WA; entered service at Mt. Vernon WA; 26 Jul 1918; promoted from private to sergeant; mustered out at camp Lewis Wa, 10 Mar 1919.

Kvelland, Andrew
Corporal, Co F., 126th Inf., 32d Div.;
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born in Norway, 14 Oct 1886; son of Ludvig (deceased) and Annie Kvelland, Norway; entered service from Mt. Vernon WA, 1 Nov 1917; transferred from Camp Lewis WA, to overseas; promoted from private to corporal; served at Alsace-Lorraine, Vesle, Soissons, Meuse-Argonne and Verdun; influenza, 29 Oct 1918; discharged 18 Mar 1919.

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