Delta Lockhart

Submitted by: Ron Ostrander

Delta Lockhart served in World War 1 with the the United States Army . The dates of service are: Known May 17, 1917 - May 19, 1919.

Delta Lockhart was a high school principle in Texas when the war broke out. He enlisted for officer's school at Camp Funston, Texas and was commissioned a 1st Lt. on August 15, 1917. Later, he was promoted to Captain, on December 31, 1917.

His main duty was to supervise the training of troops. His last duty station was Camp Taylor, Kentucky, where he was CO of Co. K, 5th Infantry Division