Percy Keller Buzzell
Submitted by: Daniel Vaughan
Percy Keller Buzzell served in World War 1 with the United States Army. The dates of service are: Known 28 May 1918 - 9 Jun 1919.
Private Percy Keller Buzzell was born in Searsmont, Maine on January 29, 1889. He was a farmer and also worked in a shoe factory. Percy signed up for the draft on June 5th 1917 In Waldo County, Maine at the age of 28.
He entered service with the U.S. Army on May 28th in Belfast, Maine. Percy was assigned as an Infantry man to Company M, 302nd Infantry Regiment, 76th Infantry Division Nicknamed the Liberty Bell Division and also the Onaway Division. Under the Command of Maj. Gen. H. F. Hodges.
The 76th Infantry Division departed from the United States for France on June 5th 1918. Upon Arrival most of its troops were used as replacements for front line units. On October 2nd 1918, Private Buzzell was reassigned to Company L, 320th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division. Nicknamed the Blue Ridge Division. Maj. Gen. Adelbert Cronkhite Commanding.
Private Buzzell participated in the Meuse Argonne campaign. During the campaign the 80th Division was the only one that saw action during each phase of the offensive (three times). And they first earned their motto, "The 80th Division Moves only Forward!".
Herman H. Weimer
Submitted by: Michael R. Morawey
Herman H Weimer served in World War 1 with the United States Army. The dates of service are: Unknown .
In the advance in the Meuse Argonne, Herman Weimer, then a Lieutenant with the 131st infantry, 33rd division, led his men into fierce fighting. Wounded twice in the shoulder and his scalp, he refused medical treatment and returned to battle persisting in his attack until his unit's objective had been taken. He sought medical treatment for his men first before accepting medical treatment himself.
As a result of his heroic actions Lt. Weimer was presented the Distinguished Service Cross Medal, the second highest award the nation can confer.
A grateful French government presented the Croix de Guerre with Palm to Lt Weimer for his heroism on French soil. Marshall Petain, Commander of all French Forces presented the award.
The steel helmet which Lt. Weimer was wearing when he was wounded bears the entry and exit holes of the bullet which creased his scalp and is treasured today as an irreplaceable remnant of American and Family history.
Rama Heirder Singh
Submitted by: Tanveer Kalo
Rama Heirder Singh served in World War 1 with the United States Army. The dates of service are: Unknown .
Private Rama Heirder Singh was born in 1889 in Amishah or khalra, British India. He immigrated to the United States in May 1907 from Vancouver, Canada at age of 25. The U.S., Border Crossings from Canada list from this period recorded his race as East Indian and occupation as a laborer. Singh settled in Washington state.
By 1917, Singh was working as laborer at a saw mill and lived at Cosmopolis, Washington. He registered for the draft on June 5, 1917 in Cosmopolis. Singh's draft card listed his race as Hindu(East Indian).
Private Singh was assigned to 166 Depot Brigade until his discharge. On July 31, 1918, while in the military, Singh applied for U.S. naturalization at Camp Kearny.
Private Abde Khan
Submitted by: Tanveer Kalo
Private Abde Khan served in World War 1 with the United States Army. The dates of service are: Known Discharged on March 22, 1919.
Private Abde Khan was born on June 23,1891 Halwara, Punjab, British India. He came to the United States from Hong Kong in 1906. He settled in Settle, Washington.
By 1918, Khan worked in a ship yard. On October 4, 1918, Khan declared his intention to apply for U.S. naturalization.
During this time or sometime in 1919, Khan was inducted into the U.S. Army. He was assigned to Company K 160 Infantry until July 2, 1919. He then served with the QMC till discharge. He did not serve overseas.
Private Khan was discharged on March 22, 1919.
On April 22, 1919, Khan was granted U.S. naturalization at age of 28 in Seattle.
Private James Mohammed "Jim" Dullo
Submitted by: Tanveer Kalo
Private James Mohammed "Jim" Dullo served in World War 1 with the United States Army. The dates of service are: Known May 28, 1917 or 1919 to July 3, 1943.
Private James Mohammed "Jim" Dullo was born on August 15, 1898 in Bohara, Hazara, British India to Mahomed Dean. He immigrated to the United States prior to 1917 or 1919 and settled in Settle, Washington.
Dullo registered for the draft on June 5, 1917. Mullo's draft card listed his race as white, occupation as a unemployed laborer, and residence as 409 James St, Settle.
On May 28, 1919 or 1917, Dullo was inducted into the U.S. Army. He was assigned to Company D 2nd Battalion, 20th Regiment Engineers( (Forestry). On November 7, 1917 Dullo and his unit departed Hoboken, New Jersey for France on the ship Madawaska.
They left Pauillac, France on May 7, 1919 on the ship Martha Washington for Camp Morrison, Newport News, Virginia. The date of his discharge is unknown.
Jatindra Nath Guha
Submitted by: Tanveer Kalo
Jatindra Nath Guha served in World War 1 with the the United States Army . The dates of service are: Known July 9, 1918- Unknown .
Jatindra Nath Guha was born on January 20, 1890 in Calcutta, British India to Janaki. He immigrated to the United States in April or June 1912 and first settled in New York City, then in Pittsburgh, and finally in Detroit during the last years of the his life.
Guha entered to the United States military on July 9, 1918. He was assigned to E.W.S Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
He applied for U.S. naturalization while in the military. He was granted naturalization on December 3, 1918. It is unknown when he was discharged from the military.
On January 20, 1919 Guha applied for a U.S. Seaman's Protection Certificate in New York City at age of 29.
Juan (Jnan) Chandra Ghose
Submitted by: Tanveer Kalo
Juan (Jnan) Chandra Ghose served in World War 1 with the United States Army. The dates of service are: Known October 16, 1918- Unknown.
Juan (Jnan) Chandra Ghose was on August 18, 1890 in Hashara, Calcutta, British India to Mohendra Kumar Ghose. He arrived to New York City on September 18, 1914 at the age 26 through Liverpool, England on the ship Lusitania. The New York passenger list from this period recorded his race as Hindu(East Indian) and birthplace as Dacca.
Ghose stayed in New York for a time and traveled to San Francisco before settling in Chicago.
By 1917, Ghose lived at 1515 W Monroe St, Chicago and was a student at the Chicago Polyclinic School. He registered for the draft on June 5, 1917. His World War I draft card listed his race as Hindu.
Jacob Bohlken
Submitted by: Jack Bohlken {grandson}
Jacob Bohlken born around 1888, Jacob Bohlken served in World War 1 with the United States Army. The enlistment was in 1918 and the service was completed in 1919.
Private S A Husaine
Submitted by: Tanveer Kalo
Private S A Husaine served in World War 1 with the United States Army. The dates of service are: Known August 14, 1918 to December 9, 1918.
Private S A Husaine was born on May or June 12, 1894 in Arya, British India. He immigrated to the United States prior to 1918 and settled in Manhattan, New York City.
He was inducted into the U.S. Army on August 14, 1918 in New York City. His World War I draft card and New York military service abstract listed his race as white.
Husaine was assigned to Company K Dev Battalion No. 3 at Camp Upton, New York until October 13, 1918. His next assignment was Company Q Dev Battalion No. 4 Group HQ at Camp Upton until discharge. Husiane did not serve overseas.
Private S A Husaine was honorably discharged on demobilization on December 9, 1918.