World War I Veterans Buried in the Town of Gorham and the Village of Rushville World War I veteran, Bert Crowe, and his daughter, Regina Crowe, at the American Legion/VFW post monument in Rushville Village Cemetery. Daily Messenger. Jun. 29, 1983. Compiled by Preston E. Pierce Ontario County Historian 2018 July 1, 2018 Page 1 Allen, Charles F. New Gorham Cemetery Town of Gorham Grid coordinates: References: Allen, Charles F. AGO Form 724-1 1/2. Charles F. Allen. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet at Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Allen was born in Geneva and was a resident of Penn Yan when he was inducted. He did not serve overseas. “Charles Allen.” [Obituary] Shortsville Enterprise. Jan. 26, 1968. p. 4. Obituary says that he worked for the Lehigh Valley RR and lived on Littleville Rd. in Shortsville. He died at the VA hospital in Batavia. The obituary says he was a veteran of World War II (Clearly an error). He was also a member of Turner-Schrader Post American Legion. It said that burial would be in Gorham Cemetery. “Obituaries. Charles F. Allen.” Daily Messenger. Jan. 22, 1968. p. 3. Obituary says that Allen was a native of Geneva who lived on Littleville Rd. [Town of Manchester] and was a machinist for the Lehigh Valley RR for many years. It does not mention veteran status except to say that he was a life-long member of the Turner-Schrader Post, American Legion in Shortsville. July 1, 2018 Page 2 Allen, Lloyd New Gorham Cemetery Town of Gorham Grid coordinates: References: Allen, Lloyd F. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. New York Rochester City 2 Draft Card A. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. On his draft registration, Allen stated that he was a natural born citizen born in Gorham, NY and that he was a doctor living at “General Hospital” in Rochester, NY. Allen, Lloyd Frederic. AGO fm 84c-1. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917- 1919. WWI Officer Cards Aldrich, S - Atwood, W (Box 667). Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Allen’s service summary indicates that he was born in Gorham, NY where he was living at the time he was commissioned a 1st Lt. in the Medical Corps from the Officer’s Reserve Corps in Jul. 1917. He served overseas from Jan. 1918-Mar. 1919 when he was discharged. He received the French Croix-de-Guerre with Silver Star. Allen, Lloyd Frederic. DSS fm 1. U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942. New York Allen, Lee - Alster, William. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. On his World War II draft registration, Allen stated that he was born in Gorham and was living and working at 44 S. Main St. Pittsford, NY. “Death Notices Within Monroe County. Allen, Lloyd F., Dr.” Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Feb. 26, 1985. p. 15 (3C). Brief death notice mentions that Dr. Allen died in Pittsford. He practiced at Rochester General Hospital and was a veteran of both World Wars. July 1, 2018 Page 3 Allen, Valentine P. New Gorham Cemetery Town of Gorham Grid Coordinates: Reference: Allen, Valentine P. AGO form 724-8. Allen, Valentine P. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Available on the Internet at Ancestry.com. Form indicates that Allen “died of broncho pneumonia.” At the time of his induction, Allen was living in Ferguson’s Corners, NY (Yates Co.) and was born in Sayre, Pa. Allen, Valentine P. OQMG form 623. Allen, Valentine P. U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963. On the Internet at Amazon.com. Stone was not ordered until 1933. “Many Communities Represented on Casualty List by Men Who Have Made Supreme Sacrifice.” Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Nov. 25, 1918. p. 5. News article mentions that Allen died from pneumonia. It mentions that he lived near Ferguson’s Corners in the Town of Benton and had three brothers, two of whom were in the service. The article says Allen enlisted at Geneva in Jul. 1917 and was wounded three times and lost two fingers. July 1, 2018 Page 4 Baumann, Alfred H. New Gorham Cemetery Town of Gorham Grid coordinates: References: Baumann, Alfred H. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. New York Rochester City 4 Draft Card B. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. On his draft registration, Baumann stated that he was a natural born citizen born in Rochester, NY and that he was then living at 5 Waring Rd. in Rochester [Irondequoit?]. He was a farmer employed by his father. Baumann, Alfred H. AGO fm 724-2 ½. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. WWI Army Cards Bauer, J - Bay (Box 32). Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Baumann’s service summary indicates that he was born in the Town of Irondequoit (Monroe Co.), NY where he was living at the time of the war. He enlisted in the Regular Army at Ft. Slocum, NY in Dec. 1917. He served in the 356 and 621st Aero Squadrons, but did not serve overseas. He was discharged in Mar. 1918 on 12 ½ % Surgeons Certificate of Disability. “Alfred H. Baumann.” Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Apr. 24, 1941. p. 10. Brief death notice indicated that Baumann lived in Stanley, NY and that he died in the “Bath Hospital.” [Presumably the VA hospital.] July 1, 2018 Page 5 Beckett, Walter W. Rushville Village Cemetery Village of Rushville Image from Findagrave.com Grid coordinates: References: Beckett, Walter W. AOG fm 724-2 ½. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919 for Walter W Beckett. WWI Army Cards Beausoleil - Becker, R (Box 34). Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Beckett’s service summary card indicates that he was born in the Town of Middlesex (Yates Co.) where he was living when he was drafted in Penn Yan in Nov. 1917. He did not serve overseas and was discharged in Jan. 1918. He was listed with a 25% disability. Beckett, Walter W. OQMG fm 623. U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925- 1963 for Walter W Beckett. 1951-1954 Becker, Grove - Bertha, John. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Application form indicates served from 1917-1918. It confirms his birthdate and burial in Rushville. His military service number is provided. “Deaths. Walter Beckett.” Daily Messenger. Jun. 13, 1953. p. 3. Obituary mentions that Beckett was a native of Rushville, a veteran of World War I, and a member of the Middlesex post American Legion. It also mentions his burial in Rushville Cemetery. July 1, 2018 Page 6 Bellis, Floyd Rushville Village Cemetery Village of Rushville Grid coordinates: References: Bellis, Floyd E. OQMG fm 623. U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925- 1963 for Floyd E Bellis. 1954-1956 Barrett, Otis Monroe - Bennett, Ralph E. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Bellis’ headstone application indicates that he served from Feb. 1918-May 1919. It confirms his birth and death dates as well as his service number and burial in Rushville. Bellis, Floyd E. AGO fm 724-1 ½. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919 for Floyd E Bellis. WWI Army Cards Bell, H - Benarozuk (Box 37). Bellis’ service summary indicates that he was born in the Town of Bristol but was living in Sanborn, NY when he was drafted in Lockport, NY in Feb. 1918. He served overseas from Apr. 1918-May 1919 and was discharged later in May 1919. “Obituary. Floyd Earl Bellis.” Daily Messenger. Aug. 16, 1955. p. 3. Obituary mentions that Bellis’s funeral was held in Niagara Falls but that he had lived in Gorham for many years. It does not mention military service but does state that he was buried in Rushville Cemetery. July 1, 2018 Page 7 Bowerman, Ray W. New Gorham Cemetery Town of Gorham Grid coordinates: References: Bowerman, Ray William. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. New York Ontario County 2 Draft Card B. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. On his draft registration, Bowerman stated that he was born in the Town of Gorham and was living on a Stanley mail route in the Town of Gorham. He was a natural born citizen and working for Albert Middaugh also on a Stanley mail route. Bowerman, Ray William. New York, New York Guard Service Cards, 1906-1918, 1940-1948. Bodkin, Edward - Burns, Frank S. Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. State of NY record shows that Bowerman served in Depot Unit, Co. B, 3rd Inf. Reg., NY Guard on state duty from Jul. 1917-Dec. 1918. Under the standard definition, this would not make him a World War I veteran since there was no active federal service. “Vicinity Deaths. Ray W. Bowerman.” Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Oct. 23, 1929. p. 9. The short death notice mentions that Bowerman died after a long illness and would be buried in Gorham Cemetery. It does not mention military service. July 1, 2018 Page 8 Burgess, Clifford W. Rushville Village Cemetery Village of Rushville Grid coordinates: References: Burgess, Clifford W. AGO fm 724-1 ½. New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919 for Clifford W Burgess. WWI Army Cards Burger, R - Burke, P (Box 76). Available on the Internet from Ancestry.com. Burgess’ service summary card indicates that he was born in the Town of Middlesex where he was living at the time he enlisted in the Regular Army in Jun.