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Went to Camp Wadsworth, S.C., July 25 and Shortly Afterwards Went Overseas Saturday afternoon, November 2, a telegram was received by Mr. and Mrs. Hans Jensen from Washington, D.C. bringing the sad news that their oldest son, Julius… Read More
Category: Camp Wadsworth, France, Franklin, Franklin Tribune, Honor Roll, Pneumonia, Renville County Tags: Franklin, Franklin Tribune, honor roll, military, Renville county, Soldier, world war i
Last Sunday Mr. Andrew Winkler received a message from Camp Grant, Ill., announcing the death of his brother, Peter J. Winkler, which occurred at 10:10 a.m. that day. His death resulted from influenza contracted at camp. Although he… Read More
Category: Buffalo Lake News, Camp Grant, Honor Roll, Renville County, Soldiers, Spanish Influenza, World War I Tags: honor roll, military, Renville county, Soldier, world war i
Otto E. Stoa born at Victor, Marshall County, N.D., October 27, 1891, was the youngest of seven children. His parents were zealous in giving him a Christian training. After his confirmation he went to college, two years at… Read More
July 29, 1918, Somewhere in FranceDear friends at home:I have received no letter from any of you lately but I know it is not your fault, and think maybe some of you may be interested to know I… Read More
Category: France, Gas Mask, Hector, Hector Mirror, History, Letter, Military, Minnesota, Soldiers, World War I, Wounded Tags: A.E.F., honor roll, Letter, military, Renville county, Soldier, world war i, Wounded
Helmet Thomas Killed in Action Word was received here on Monday evening; between seven and eight o’clock, that Helmet Thomas, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Thomas of this place was killed in action in France on September… Read More
Category: Bird Island, Bird Island Union, France, Honor Roll, Killed in Action Tags: A.E.F., honor roll, Killed in Action, military, Renville county, Soldier, world war i
The remains of Howard McBroom arrived from Camp Hancock, Ga., Friday night. They were accompanied by Sgt. H. Hawlek of Cincinnati, from the camp. The funeral was held Saturday forenoon and the interment was in Fairview cemetery near… Read More
Category: Honor Roll, Military, Minnesota, Renville, Renville County, Renville Star Farmer, World War I Tags: honor roll, military, Renville, Renville county, world war i
Our community was again shocked last Friday, the 25th day of October, to hear that Ole Nelson had received a cablegram stating that his son, Charles LeRoy Nelson, had died of pneumonia October 21, 1918, abroad the U.S.S…. Read More
Category: Hector, Hector Mirror, Honor Roll, Military, Minnesota, Pneumonia, Renville County, U.S.S. Oklahoma, World War I Tags: Hector, Hector Mirror, honor roll, Pneumonia, Sea, world war i
This week has witnessed two of the saddest funerals held in this vicinity. Last Monday the remains of Private Ernest Hilding Nelson were laid to rest in the Swedlanda Cemetery. An unusually large gathering of friends and neighbors… Read More
Frank Prelvitz received a telegram last Wednesday bearing the sad message that his brother, William had died of wounds, in France, September 29th. William W. Prelvitz entered the army on June 25th last, from Mantidor, N.D., and was… Read More
Category: Buffalo Lake, Buffalo Lake News, France, Honor Roll, Military, Minnesota, Renville County, World War I Tags: Buffalo Lake, Buffalo Lake News, France, honor roll, world war i
Faithful and Untiring Doctor in the Prime of Life Yields to the Grim Reaper As had been previously announced. Dr. F. L. Hammerstrand had volunteered his services in the U. S. Army and had made plans to leave… Read More
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Corp. Julius Jensen Dies In France, Franklin Tribune, 11-7-1918
Last Updated: February 18, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Went to Camp Wadsworth, S.C., July 25 and Shortly Afterwards Went Overseas Saturday afternoon, November 2, a telegram was received by Mr. and Mrs. Hans Jensen from Washington, D.C. bringing the sad news that their oldest son, Julius… Read More
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Peter Winkler Dies at Camp Grant, Buffalo Lake News, 10-25-1918
Last Updated: January 17, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Last Sunday Mr. Andrew Winkler received a message from Camp Grant, Ill., announcing the death of his brother, Peter J. Winkler, which occurred at 10:10 a.m. that day. His death resulted from influenza contracted at camp. Although he… Read More
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Category: Buffalo Lake News, Camp Grant, Honor Roll, Renville County, Soldiers, Spanish Influenza, World War I Tags: honor roll, military, Renville county, Soldier, world war i
Otto Stoa Obituary, Sacred Heart Journal, 10-11-1918
Posted: January 17, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Otto E. Stoa born at Victor, Marshall County, N.D., October 27, 1891, was the youngest of seven children. His parents were zealous in giving him a Christian training. After his confirmation he went to college, two years at… Read More
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Category: Camp Dodge, Camp Grant, Honor Roll, Red Cross Tags: honor roll, military, Renville county, Soldier, world war i
Letter from Carl O. Potter from France Hector Mirror 09-19-1918
Posted: January 17, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
July 29, 1918, Somewhere in FranceDear friends at home:I have received no letter from any of you lately but I know it is not your fault, and think maybe some of you may be interested to know I… Read More
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Another, Hero Gone Bird Island Union 10-24-1918
Posted: January 17, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Helmet Thomas Killed in Action Word was received here on Monday evening; between seven and eight o’clock, that Helmet Thomas, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Thomas of this place was killed in action in France on September… Read More
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Howard McBroom Funeral, Renville Star Farmer, 10-17-1918
Posted: January 15, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
The remains of Howard McBroom arrived from Camp Hancock, Ga., Friday night. They were accompanied by Sgt. H. Hawlek of Cincinnati, from the camp. The funeral was held Saturday forenoon and the interment was in Fairview cemetery near… Read More
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Hector Boy Dies At Sea, Hector Mirror, 10-31-1918
Posted: January 15, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Our community was again shocked last Friday, the 25th day of October, to hear that Ole Nelson had received a cablegram stating that his son, Charles LeRoy Nelson, had died of pneumonia October 21, 1918, abroad the U.S.S…. Read More
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Funerals for Ernest Hilding Nelson and Arthur Theodore Ledin, Hector Mirror, 10-17-1918
Posted: January 15, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
This week has witnessed two of the saddest funerals held in this vicinity. Last Monday the remains of Private Ernest Hilding Nelson were laid to rest in the Swedlanda Cemetery. An unusually large gathering of friends and neighbors… Read More
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Former Buffalo Lake Boy Dies in France, Buffalo Lake News, 10-25-1918
Posted: January 15, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Frank Prelvitz received a telegram last Wednesday bearing the sad message that his brother, William had died of wounds, in France, September 29th. William W. Prelvitz entered the army on June 25th last, from Mantidor, N.D., and was… Read More
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Dr Hammerstrand Died Last Sunday, Renville County Journal, 10-15-1918
Posted: January 14, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Faithful and Untiring Doctor in the Prime of Life Yields to the Grim Reaper As had been previously announced. Dr. F. L. Hammerstrand had volunteered his services in the U. S. Army and had made plans to leave… Read More
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