Word has been received that Private Joseph Martin, who enlisted in the United States army May 29th, last, and sailed for France in August, was killed in Action on October 28th. Joseph Martin was born January 22, 1890, in Camp Township. He was reared by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Savela, both of whom are now dead. He was an industrious and well liked young man. The surviving relatives are: one sister, Mrs. Oscar Stonelake, and one brother, William Martin of Bandon. The sympathy of this communkity is tendered the sorrowing relatives.
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Posted: February 18, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Private Joseph Martin, Franklin Tribune 11-7-1918
Word has been received that Private Joseph Martin, who enlisted in the United States army May 29th, last, and sailed for France in August, was killed in Action on October 28th.
Joseph Martin was born January 22, 1890, in Camp Township. He was reared by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Savela, both of whom are now dead. He was an industrious and well liked young man. The surviving relatives are: one sister, Mrs. Oscar Stonelake, and one brother, William Martin of Bandon. The sympathy of this communkity is tendered the sorrowing relatives.
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