WORLD WAR I VETERANS GRAVE SITES ONTARIO COUNTY, NY
General Information
American and British/Canadian Cemeteries in France
Compiled by
Preston E. Pierce County Historian
Ontario County Department of Records, Archives and Information Management Systems
Canandaigua, NY
WORLD WAR I VETERANS’ GRAVE SITES ONTARIO COUNTY, NY
Residents entered military service during the World War I era, long before the United States declared war on Germany, or the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires. Opinions about which side to support formed gradually after August, 1914. There were many residents with strong ties to belligerent nations on both sides. Responses to the 1917 state military census show that many young men had previous military service in the armies of other nations. A few of those men chose to volunteer for service under their former flags. In addition, the proximity of Ontario County to Canada resulted in a few volunteers crossing the border to fight in British- Canadian units, particularly the air services.
A report by the two local Selective Service boards (Geneva and Canandaigua), filed in 1919, revealed that 2129 men entered the various services from Ontario County. 1379 men were inducted under the draft law. The remaining men volunteered for service while that was still possible. It should be noted that while the report goes into detail about the qualifications of the men, no women are mentioned, despite a small number who entered the Army as nurses. It is not known how many local women entered either the Navy or the Marine Corps during World War I.1
Eighty residents of the county died serving in American military forces during the war. Some were killed in action, while many more died as a result of wounds received in action or from disease and accident.2 Those men who went forth from Ontario County and died during the war are memorialized by name and community on the memorial plaque found on the first floor of the Ontario County Court House.3
Many more memorial plaques honor the dead of our local communities. Those can be found in churches, public parks, and other public buildings. Most of those other plaques display the names of those who served in the war, but did not necessarily enter the service from a local community. Many of the World War I veterans buried in the county did not originally live here.
1 “Ontario County Sent 2129 Men to War.” Ontario County Times. Feb. 12, 1919. p. 6.
2 Kincaid, Leslie J. (comp.). Roll of Honor. Citizens of the State of New York who died while in the Service of the United States during the World War. Albany, NY. J. B. Lyon Co. [State Printer] 1922. pp. 118-120. [This book is organized by county giving names, dates, and causes of death.]
3 “Honor Roll Contains Names of 80 Ontario County Men.” Daily Messenger. Oct. 18, 1922. p. 3; “List of Names for Memorial Tablet.” Ontario County Times. Jul. 1, 1925. p. 1; “World War Memorial to Cost Nearly $2000.” Ontario County Times. Jul. 15, 1925. p. 1; “County Memorial to World War Dead Arrived Today.” Daily Messenger. Nov. 9, 1925. p. 1. These articles provide the names of those on the tablet and information on the cost, including the fact that an anonymous donor contributed half the cost.
Conversely, many of those who did enter service from Ontario County were buried in American cemeteries overseas, or in other states and communities.
The veterans of World War I began dying in large numbers during the 1960s. While the last American veteran of the war died in 2011, it is not known when the last veteran of the First World War died in Ontario County.4
A few sources of public information are listed for each veteran whose grave is identified on this list. While many of the veterans of World War I eventually had their records recorded by the Court House Monument County Clerk, those records are closed to all but family members, funeral directors, or veterans service officers in accordance with the provisions of a law passed in 2002. However, a great deal of information may be found in newspaper accounts and other historical collections that are not closed by law. Many records from the state archives are available on the commercial website, Ancestry.com.
A useful on-line source for the grave sites of other veterans may be the National Gravesite Locator of the US Department of Veterans Affairs (National Cemetery Administration). That site can be accessed on the Internet at: http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/index.html. The site is primarily for locating veterans buried in National Cemeteries, however.
With few noted exceptions, this list of World War I veterans and their grave sites does not include those who served in the state guard (not on federal active duty), or with the Red Cross or other civilian, religious or other charitable agencies.
This list does include those who served with other Allied forces such as Great Britain, Canada, Italy, or France.
Where they are known, the graves of soldiers buried overseas is included together with veterans who were known to have lived some time in Ontario County, but are now buried outside the county.
4 Courson, Paul. “Last Living World War I Veteran Dies.” CNNU.S. Feb. 28, 2011. http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/02/27/wwi.veteran.death/ (Accessed Dec. 22, 2014). [Includes picture of Frank Buckles, aged 110.]; Duggan, Paul. “Last U.S. World War I veteran Frank W. Buckles dies at 110.” Washington Post. Feb. 28, 2011. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/28/AR2011022800165.html (Accessed Dec. 22, 2014)
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Ontario County Soldiers Buried Overseas
During the war, those killed in action, or those who died of wounds or disease, were quickly buried overseas. In 1921, the families of those men (no local women were known to be affected) were given the option of having the men reinterred in the US. Most families had their family members repatriated; a few did not. The following is an inventory of the Ontario County service men that died in World War I and remain overseas.
A good summary can be found in Costance Potter’s article, “World War I Gold Star Mothers Pilgrimages, Part I,” published in Prologue: The Journal of the National Archives. Vol. 31. Summer 1999. The article can be found on the Internet at: http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/1999/summer/gold-star-mothers-1.html (Jul. 26, 2018)
The American Battle Monuments Commission was established by the Congress in 1923. An agency of the executive branch of the federal government, it has the mission of maintaining overseas American cemeteries and memorials to honor the service, achievements and sacrifice of members of the US Armed Forces.
According to its Internet site, the ABMC’s commemorative mission includes: • Designing, constructing, operating and maintaining permanent American cemeteries in foreign countries. • Establishing and maintaining U.S. military memorials, monuments and markers where American armed forces have served overseas since April 6, 1917, and within the United States when directed by public law. • Controlling the design and construction of permanent U.S. military monuments and markers by other U.S. citizens and organizations, both public and private, and encouraging their maintenance.
More information about the American Battle Monuments Commission, including a searchable burial index, can be found on their website at: http://www.abmc.gov/ (Jul. 26, 2018)
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Abbott, Mike (Michael) Aisne-Marne American Cemetery France
Abbott was reported missing in action for at least a month after his death. He is memorialized on the Shortsville monument where his date of death is listed as Sep. 1 1918.
References:
Abbott, Mike. U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com List shows Abbott as part of Co. A 9th Inf. Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, NJ. He sailed on the ship “Pocahontas.”
Abbott, Mike. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Card lists Abbott’s residence as Shortsville and on his card he stated that he was an immigrant from Syria with Syrian citizenship.
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. Abbott, Mike. AGO fm 724-6. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917- 1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. On the form, Abbott is listed as killed in action on Jun. 18, 1918. The person notified of his death was his sister, Mary Abbott of Manchester. The form indicates that Abbott had enlisted in the Regular Army in Syracuse in Jun. 1917 and confirms that he was a Syrian immigrant.
Detail of Mike Abbot memorial tablet on Shortsville monument.
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Aumick, Albert R. Somme American Cemetery France
Grid coordinates:
References:
Aumick, Albert R. AGO fm 724-7. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. WWI Army Cards Aufderhar - Axelband (Box 19). Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Service summary indicates that Aumick was born in Corning (Steuben Co.), NY and was a resident of Geneva when he entered service. He enlisted in the National Guard in Geneva on May 30, 1917. He served overseas from May 1918 until he died from wounds on Aug. 30, 1918. The person notified of his death was Cora Aumick, his mother, living in Border City.
Aumick, Albert R. U.S. World War I Mothers' Pilgrimage, 1929. Pilgrimages of Gold Star Mothers and Widows, 1930-1933. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Roster shows his mother, Cora, traveling from border city to see his grave at the Somme American Cemetery.
Bellizi, Frank St. Mihiel American Cemetery France August 14, 2019
Frank Bellizi was listed as a resident of the City of Geneva at the time of the war.
His death was accidental.
References:
Bellizi, Frank. AGO fm 724-8. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917- 1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Bellizi died from an accident. He was an immigrant born in Sambecilli, Italy. A resident of Geneva at the time of the war, Bellizi enlisted in the Regular Army in Syracuse in Jul. 1917.
Blyleven, Harry Oise-Aisne American Cemetery France
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Harry Blyleven was listed as a resident of Geneva at the time of the war.
He was killed in action.
References:
Blyleven, Harry. AGO fm 724-6. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917- 1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form shows that Blyleven was an immigrant from Reevwyk, Holland. He was inducted at Canandaigua but was living in Geneva at the time of the war.
Blyleven, Harry Oise-Aisne American Cemetery France
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Anacheto Bonanni [also spelled Bonnani] was a resident of the City of Geneva when he entered service in 1917.
He was killed in Action
References:
Bonanni, Ancheto. AGO fm 724-6. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. WWI Army Cards Bologno - Bono (Box 54). Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. According to his service summary, Bonanni was an Italian immigrant born in Ovindoli, Italy. He enlisted in the Regular Army at Syracuse, NY on Jul. 25, 1917.
Brooks, Frederick Loos British Cemetery, Pas de Calais France
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References:
“Clifton Springs Man Killed in France.” Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Feb. 8, 1918. p. 14. According to the article Brooks was living and working on a farm south of the Village of Clifton Springs. He was living with his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thaine. He enlisted in the American Legion of the Canadian Army in Sep. 1916 and arrived in France in Jan. 1917.
Burke, John E. Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery France
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John E. Burke was listed as a resident of the City of Canandaigua at the time of the war.
He is still listed as Missing in Action. The Roll of Honor for Ontario County lists Burke as Killed in Action.
References:
Burke, John E. AGO fm 724-6. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917- 1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Burke was a native of Canandaigua where he was inducted. He served as Bugler. He was listed as killed in action in the Argonne battle.
Burnett, Albert M. Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery France
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Albert M. Burnett was listed as a resident of the City of Canandaigua at the time of the war.
He died of wounds received.
References:
Burnett, Albert M. AGO fm 724-7. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Burnett was listed as born in Hopewell Center and inducted in Canandaigua. He died from wounds received.
Image from Findagrave.com.
Cooke, James Oise-Aisne American Cemetery France
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References:
“Victor Soldier is Killed” Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Oct. 3, 1918. p. 15. This article mentions that Cook was a native of England and had resided in the US for eight years making his home with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Concannon.
“Killed in Action Fighting Hun.” Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Oct. 16, 1918. p. 5. This article mentions that Cooke (note spelling) had a brother living at Hathaway’s station in Farmington. His mother and other relatives lived in England.
Cooke, James. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. On his form Cooke spelled his name with the “e.” He also indicated that he was born in Norwich, England but had filed his intention to become a US citizen.
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Cook, James [Note spelling.]. AGO fm 724-6. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Cook’s NY State service summary card indicates that he was inducted at Canandaigua in Feb. 1918. Cook served overseas from Apr. 1918 until his death. He was killed in action. Cook’s unit was the 307th Inf. Of the 77th Div. The summary card confirms his birthplace as Norwich, England. The person notified of his death of Aice Concannon of Victor.
Democrat & Chronicle. Oct. 16, 1918.
Crane, Harry L. St. Mihiel American Cemetery France August 14, 2019
Harry L. Crane was listed as a resident of the City of Geneva at the time of the war.
He died of wounds received in action.
References:
Crane, Harry L. AGO fm 724-7. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917- 1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Crane is listed as born in Hall’s Corners (Hall), NY. He enlisted in the Regular Army at Ft. Totten, NY in 1915. The record shows that he was in several major engagements. He died of wound received in action and was cited in General Order #1, First Div. 1920, probably qualifying for a Silver Star Medal.
Eckel, Guy E. St. Mihiel American Cemetery France
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Guy Eckel was listed as a resident of Rushville, Town of Gorham, at the time of the war.
References:
Eckel, Guy. AGO fm 724-6. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Eckel was born in Carroll, PA and was inducted at Canandaigua in Sep. 1917. He was killed in action. Person notified of his death was Miss Vina Alexander of Rushville, a friend.
Elston, Clifford Somme American Cemetery France
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Clifford E. Elston was listed as living in a rural area outside Geneva at the time of the war.
He died from the effects of a diabetic coma.
References:
Elston, Clifford E. AGO fm 724-8. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Elston was born in Iowa City, IA and was inducted at Waterloo. Person notified of his death was Lillian Putnam, of Geneva, a friend.
Flynn, John K. Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery France
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John K. Flynn was listed as a resident of the City of Geneva at the time of the war.
He died of wounds received in action.
References:
Flynn, John K. AGO fm 724-7. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917- 1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Flynn enlisted in the Regular Army at Syracuse in Aug. 1917. He died from wounds received in action. He was a Geneva native.
Fox, George Aisne-Marne American Cemetery France
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George Fox was listed as a resident of the City of Geneva at the time of the war.
He was killed in action.
References:
Fox, George. American Soldiers of World War I. “Soldiers of the Great War. New York.” p. 349. Available on the Inernet from Ancestry.com. Fox was listed as killed in action.
Fox, George. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Card indicaes that Fox was a munition worker living in Geneva at the time of the war. He stated that he was born in Triangle [Broome Co.], NY.
Fox, George. AGO fm 724-6. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917- 1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Fox is confirmed as born in Triangle, NY. A resident of Geneva at the time of the war, he enlisted in the Regular Army at Syracuse in Jun. 1917. The person notified of his death was C. Benson, also living at 30 Canal St. Geneva. He was killed in action.
Frarey Walter W. Somme American Cemetery France
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Penn Yan Democrat. May 30, 1919. p. 8. [This article specifically identifies the gold star representing Walter Frarey (bottom) on the war service banner still displayed at Seneca No. 9 Presbyterian Church.]
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This image of Frarey is displayed at Seneca No. 9 Presbyterian Church.
References:
Walter W. Frarey. Find-a-grave.com. Available on the Internet at: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=pv&GRid=56098283&PIpi=85763185 (May 16, 2015)
“More Geneva Boys Make the Supreme Sacrifice.” Geneva Daily Times. Nov. 25, 1918. p. 9. Article names several Geneva men including Frarey.
“The Stanley News Letter. An Army Chaplain Writes of Private Frarey’s Death.” Ontario County Times. Jan. 1, 1919. p. 4. Extensive text of letter received by Frarey’s mother is reprinted.
Jennings, Edgar S. A Short History and Illustrated Roster of the 108th Infantry United States Army. Philadelphia. Edward Stern & Co. 1918. [unpaginated] Book provides image of Walter Frarey in uniform. Different image from above.
Frarey, Walter W. AGO fm 724-7. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Frarey was an August 14, 2019
immigrant born in North Walsham, England. He was engaged in several major battles. His wife, Emma Frarey, lived in Stanley. He went overseas in May, 1918.
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Golos, Philip. Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery France
Philip Golos was listed as a resident of the City of Geneva at the time of the war.
References:
Golos, Philip. AGO fm 724-6. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917- 1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Immigrant from Riga [Latvia] Russia. Inducted at Canandaigua in Apr. 1918. Killed in action.
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Johnson, Charles E. Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery France
Charles E. Johnson was listed as a resident of the Town of Naples at the time of the war.
References:
Johnson, Charles E. AGO fm 724-7. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Johnson was born in Sayville (Long Island), NY. He was inducted at Canandaigua and died of wounds.
“Brooklyn-Long Island Men on Casualty Lists.” “Pvt. Charles E. Johnson.” Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Nov. 22, 1918. p. 17. Article confirms that Johnson was a resident of Long Island but was working on a farm in Naples at the time he was drafted.
“Honor Roll Contains Names of 80 Ontario County Men.” Daily Messenger. Oct. 18, 1922. p. 3. Johnson is listed as being from Naples and belonging to the unit cited by AMBC. List states that Johnson died of wounds.
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Keith, Harry B. Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery France
Harry B. Keith was listed as a resident of the City of Geneva at the time of the war.
References:
Keith, Harry B. AGO fm 724-8. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917- 1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Keith died of broncho pneumonia and typhoid fever. Keith was born in Geneva and was living there when the war began. He was inducted in Canandaigua.
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Kelley, William F. St. Mihiel American Cemetery France
On the World War I Roll of Honor for Ontario County, William F. Kelley is listed as a member of the 25th Co., 7th Bn., 151st Dep. Brig. However the date of death matches. Since he died in hospital as a result of lobar pneumonia he had probably been transferred from his original unit.
References:
Kelly, William F. AGO fm 724-8. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917- 1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Kelley was born in Phelps, lived in Geneva at the time of the war, and was inducted at Canandaigua. He died of lobar pneumonia.
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Kennedy, Harold Leigh Aisne-Marne American Cemetery France
Kennedy, Harold L. New York, Abstracts of National Guard Service in WWI, 1917-1919 for Harold L Kennedy. Vol 14: 108th Infantry (3rd Inf NYNG) J-M. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. State form summarizes Kennedy’s service in the New York National Guard starting on Apr. 9, 1917 in Geneva. It mentions his death from pneumonia.
Kennedy, Harold L. AGO fm 724-8. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919 for Harold Kennedy. WWI Army Cards Kelly, W - Kennedy, J (Box 316). Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Service summary card indicates that Kennedy was born in Geneva and was living in the city when he enlisted in the National Guard in Apr. 1917. He served overseas from May 1918 until his death on Oct. 28, 1918 from pneumonia. He received no wounds and no engagements are mentioned.
“110 Men of 108th Cited for Bravery, Devotion.” Buffalo Evening News. Mar. 18, 1919. p. 4. Brief listing of individuals indicates that Kennedy was cited for bravery. That citation probably qualified him for a posthumous award of the Silver Star Medal in 1932.
“Geneva, Nov. 25…” Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Nov. 26, 1918. p. 13. News article mentions that Kennedy died of pneumonia.
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Miller, Roscoe Conklin Oisie-Aisne American Cemetery France
Roscoe Conklin Miller was listed as a resident of Canandaigua at the time of the war.
The Roll of Honor for Ontario County, published in 1922, says that he was assigned to the 19th Co, 4th Regt, Air Service.
References:
Miller, Roscoe C. AGO fm 724-7. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917- 1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Miller was born in Canton, OH and enlisted in the National Guard in Buffalo in 1916. He died in Feb. 1919 of wounds received in action. The person notified of his death was Mrs. Horace Fitch, his sister and the wife of a local judge. At the time of the war he was listed as a resident of Canandaigua.
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Moran, Fred Suresnes American Cemetery France
Fred Moran was listed as a resident of Stanley, Town of Seneca, at the time of the war.
References:
Moran, Fred. American Soldiers of World War I. Soldiers of the Great War. New York. p. 362. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Fred Moran died of wounds received in action.
Moran, Fred. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. On the form Moran indicated that he was born in the Town of Seneca and was employed as a section hand on the Pennsylvania RR.
No state service summary card found.
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O’Byrne, Patrick J. Somme American Cemetery France
Patrick J. O’Byrne was listed as a resident of the City of Geneva at the time of the war.
He died of the effects of bronchial pneumonia and influenza.
References:
O’Byrne, Patrick J. AGO fm 724-8. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com.
Jennings, Edgar S. A Short History and Illustrated Roster of the 108th Infantry United States Army. Philadelphia. Edward Stern & Co. 1918. [unpaginated] Book provides image of Patrick J. O’Byrne in uniform. [Co. B, 108th Inf.]
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Overstreet, Coy Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery France
Coy Overstreet was listed as a resident of the City of Geneva at the time of the war.
The Ontario County Roll of Honor published in 1922 lists his unit as the 164th Regt.
References:
“Honor Roll Contains Names of 80 Ontario County Men.” Daily Messenger. Oct. 18, 1922. p. 3. Overstreet is listed as a Geneva resident and member of the 164th Inf. dying of pneumonia on Mar. 15, 1918.
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Owen, William T. Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais France
References:
Veterans Affairs Canada. Canadian Virtual War Memorial. William Thomas Owen. According to the Canadian veteran’s memorial website, Owens is commemorated at the Arras Memorial at the Faubourg-d'Amiens Cemetery at Pas de Calais, France. Owen went missing on Oct. 14, 1918. He is formally commemorated, with others, on p. 592 of the First World War Book of Remembrance (available on the Internet at: http://www.vet erans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/memorials/canadian-virtual-war-memorial/detail/1602960.
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Parish, Seeley B. Suresnes American Cemetery France
Seeley B. Parish was a resident of the Town of Phelps at the time of the war.
The Seeley B. Parish Post #457 American Legion, Phelps, is named for him.
References:
Parish, Seeley B. AGO fm Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Parish is listed as born in Starkey [Yates County], NY. Parish was inducted at Canandaigua in Feb. 1918. He died of pneumonia.
Parish, Seeley B. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. He reported his birth in Starkey, NY.
Image posted on Ancestry.com
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Pierce, Howard L. Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery France
Howard L. Pierce was listed as a resident of the Town of Bristol at the time of the war.
He was killed in action just three days before the armistice.
References:
Pierce, Howard L. American Soldiers of World War I. Soldiers of the Great War. New York. p. 345. Pierce was listed as a resident of Bristol Center.
“Lest We Forget. Howard L. Pierce.” Daily Messenger. Apr. 25, 1925. p. 1. This front page article reminded readers of three Ontario County men who died in World War I. Pierce died on Nov. 8, 1918 when he was hit by a German shell burst. The picture at right appeared in the article.
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Pratt, Henry E. Oise-Aisne American Cemetery France
Henry E. Pratt was listed as a resident of the Town of Manchester at the time of the war.
He was killed in action.
References:
Pratt, Henry Edmont. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com Pratt reported to the draft board that he was an immigrant born in Belgium and that he was living outside Clifton Springs.
Pratt, Henry E. U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. His next of kin was listed as Admont Matthys, a sister, living in Arcadia [Wayne Co.].
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Quadrozzi, Joseph Oise-Aisne American Cemetery France
Joseph Quadrozzi was listed as a resident of the City of Geneva at the time of the war.
References:
Quadrozzi, Joseph. AGO fm 724-8. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Quadrozzi was an immigrant born in Sezze, Rome, Italy in 1893. He was a resident of Geneva a the time of the war and was inducted at Canandaigua in May 1918. He died of pneumonia.
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Savage, Murray L. Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery France
A member of Sgt. Alvin York’s squad. York was a major American hero of the war whose life became a Hollywood movie.
Bloomfield Savage Post #970, American Legion, East Bloomfield, is named for Cpl. Savage.
References:
Savage, Murray L. AGO fm 724-6. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form lists Savage as born in [Town of] Richmond and a resident of Bristol Center at the time of the war. He was inducted at Canandaigua in Sep. 1917. He was killed in action.
“Corporal Murray L. Savage.” Ontario County Times. Dec. 18, 1918. p. 1. [Article provides biographic detail related to his service.]
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Schrader, George C. Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery France
Turner-Schrader Post #34 American Legion, Manchester, is named for Pvt. Schrader.
References:
Schrader, George C. AGO fm 724-6. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Schrader was born in Victor and was living in Shortsville at the time he was inducted.
“Death of Mother of Shortsville’s War Hero.” Shortsville Enterprise. Jul. 22, 1921. p. 1 [Article reveals that both parents were German immigrants.]
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Simpson, Horace Somme American Cemetery France
References:
Lists made at the time of the war list this soldier as Horace M. Simpson. Records do not include a middle name or initial.
Simpson, Horace. AGO fm 724-6. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. WWI Army Cards Simpatico - Skinner, G (Box 561). Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Service summary indicates that Simpson enlisted in the National Guard at Geneva in Jun. 1917. He was born in Ithaca and his residence was listed as N. Tioga St, Ithaca. He went overseas in May 1918 and was killed in action on Sep. 29, 1918. The person notified of his death was his wife, Lena B. Simpson who lived on Worthington Ave in Geneva. This soldier’s service number was given as 1213825.
Simpson, Horace. U.S. World War I Mothers' Pilgrimage, 1929. Pilgrimages of Gold Star Mothers and Widows, 1930-1933. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. List of mothers clearly identifies PVT Simpson as a member of Co. B., 108th Inf., the National Guard unit in Geneva. This list states that Simpson was buried in the Somme American Cemetery.
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This soldier’s service number is given as 1213825. His wife was Lena B. Simpson who lived in Worthington Ave., Geneva.
Simpson, Horace. New York, Abstracts of National Guard Service in WWI, 1917-1919. Vol 16: 108th Infantry (3rd Inf NYNG) S. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. This state form confirms the information on the AGO fm 724-6 including his wife and service number.
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Simpson, James L. Oise-Aisne American Cemetery France
James L. Simpson was listed as a resident of the City of Canandaigua at the time of the war.
References:
Simpson, James L. AGO fm 724-8. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Simpson died of pneumonia. He was born in Nunda, NY and was living in Canandaigua at the time of the war. He was inducted at Canandaigua in Sep. 1917.
Simpson, James L. Image found on the Internet at Findagrave.com. Find A Grave Memorial 157204308. Says “Body lost or destroyed” which contradicts statement of ABMC cemetery.
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Slosson, James S. Somme American Cemetery France
James Stacey Slosson was born in Geneva, NY but was a resident of New York City at the time of his death. The state did not list him on the official list of Ontario County deaths in 1919.
“Captain Killed In Drive.” Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Nov. 5, 1918. p. 4. News article about Slosson’s death details his National Guard service in both Geneva and New York City. It mentions his parents and his graduation from Hobart College.
“First American Legion Post.” New York Evening World. Jun. 27, 1919. p. 17. New article indicates that the first American Legion post on Staten Island was named for James S. Slosson.
Slosson, James Stacey. AGO fm 84b-6. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919 for James Stacey Slosson. WWI Officer Cards. Sheldon, H - Smith, A (Box 717). Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Service summary card indicates that Slosson was a resident of New York City when he entered service with the 105th Inf., a National Guard regiment. He was in the Somme Offensiver and was killed in action Sep. 27, 1918.
Slosson, James S. U.S. World War I Mothers' Pilgrimage, 1929 for James S Slosson. Pilgrimages of Gold Star Mothers and Widows, 1930-1933. Available on the Internet from
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Ancestry.com. Pilgrimage roster (p. 220) for Ontario County indicates that visited the cemetery but declined a later visit.
Slosson’s family erected a memorial (below) in his honor in Sec. 3 of Glenwood Cemetery, City of Geneva.
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Toner, Peter J. Suresnes American Cemetery France
Peter J. Toner was listed as a resident of the City of Geneva at the time of the war.
The American Battle Monuments Commission indicates that his only memorial is his name on the Tablets of the Missing, strange considering how he died (see below).
Toner is remembered at Suresnes American Cemetery in France.
Toner, Peter J. AGO fm 724-8. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917- 1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Toner was born in Scotland Neck, NC. He was living in Geneva when he enlisted in the Regular Army at Ft. Slocum, NY in Jul. 1914. He served in the 74th Coast Artillery. He was overseas from Sep. 23, 1918 to his death on Oct. 4, 1918. Toner died from influenza. [He served in the Coast Artillery, quite a way from the trench action.]
“Sergt. Peter Toner Dies on Transport.” Geneva Daily Times. Oct. 28, 1918. p. 5. News article indicates that Toner died on a military transport ship enroute to France. It quotes a telegram received by Toner’s family indicating that he was buried at sea with full military honors.
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Turner, William Somme American Cemetery France
Turner-Schrader Post #34 American Legion, Manchester, is named for Pvt. Turner.
References:
Turner, William. AGO fm 724-6. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates birthplace was Leanard, KS.
Jennings, Edgar S. A Short History and Illustrated Roster of the 108th Infantry United States Army. Philadelphia. Edward Stern & Co. 1918. [unpaginated] Book provides image of William Turner in uniform. [Co. B 108th Inv.]
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Vols, Camille St. Mihiel American Cemetery France
Camille Vols was a resident of Clifton Springs at the time of the war.
References:
Vols, Camille. AGO fm 724-8. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917- 1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Vols was an immigrant born in Waterland, East Flanders, Belgium. He was inducted in Canandaigua and died of broncho pneumonia.
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Winnek, Edward F. Somme American Cemetery France
Edward F. Winnek was listed as a resident of the City of Geneva at the time of the War.
The Winnek Post #396 American Legion, Geneva, was named for him.
He was killed in action.
References:
Jennings, Edgar S. A Short History and Illustrated Roster of the 108th Infantry United States Army. Philadelphia. Edward Stern & Co. 1918. [unpaginated] Book provides image of Edward Winnek in uniform. [Co. b 108th Inf.]
Winnek, Edward F. New York, Mexican Punitive Campaign Muster Rolls for National Guard, 1916-1917. Available on the Internet from Ancesry.com. Service summary of Mexican Border service 1916.
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Winnek, Edward F. New York, Abstracts of National Guard Service in WWI, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Provides summary of war service 1917-1918 including death notifications. Indicates birthplace Watertown, MA.
Winnek, Edward F. AGO fm 84b-6. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet from Ancesry.com. Form indicates that Winnek was “cited for ‘Meritorious Service’.” He was possibly entitled to Silver Star medal posthumously. Detailed information on stations and battles.
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