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15 juli 1895 -- Western, Saline, Nebraska Død: 24 februar 1919 -- Bonn, Germany |
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Walter H Kaiser (I46557)
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| Født | 15 juli 1895 31 21 Western, Saline, Nebraska |
| Død | 24 februar 1919 (Alder 23) Bonn,Germany |
| Universal ID | BC048FCBAD7FCE94E5156E54031813AB338A |
| Begravelse | Pleasant Hill Cem,Saline, Nebraska |
| Sidst ændret | 3 august 2007 - 08:17:13 Sidst opdateret af: dcoplien |
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THE WESTERN WAVE September 30, 1920 MANY PAY TRIBUTE TO WORLD - WAR HERO The body of Walter H. Kaiser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kaiser arrived here Monday afternoon and was laid to rest in Plainview cemetery with military honors. Walter died of pneumonia on February 24, 1919 at Bonn, Germany, while serving with the army of occupation. Roy W. Brown, formerly a lieutenant in the air service, had charge of the local arrangements upon behalf of the ex-servicemen. Renny Post 258, American Legion of Swanton, responded in fine shape. Post Commander Bert Wiest came here with twenty men in uniform. Other former soldiers came from Dewitt, Tobias, Western and vicinity, until there were sixty uniformed men in line that met the afternoon train to receive the body and escort it to the Methodist Churchand to the cemetery. The casket containing the remains of the young soldier was wrapped in the American colors. Private Clyde H.Mitchell, H. Co., 49th Inf., Fort Crook, was the military escort from Omaha to Western. The pallbearers were Roy Dubois, Harry Saylor, Fred Gutzmer, Walter Lewis, Carl Schwisow, and Edward F.Brejcha. The latter two served in the same regiment with Walter Kaiser and Mr. Brejcha attended his funeral in Germany. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church, all the ministers of the town joining in the tribute of respect and honor to the community's dead soldier. There were many cut flowers delivered at the church, an expression of sympathy and honor from soldiers, friends and citizens. Rev. J. Koehler of the German Methodist Church presided. A choir of ten voices gave several appropriate selections. Addresses were made by Rev. Hoesch, Rev. Owings, Rev. Wagner and Rev. Koehler. The talks were filled with messages of comfort to the relatives and friends and lessons of loyalty, service and patriotism were drawn in expressive words by the speakers. Rev. Koehler read an extract from an official letter to the parents as follows: "Officers" and men who were aquainted with Walter showed a high regard for him, which meant that he was a man, faithful in the preformance of his duties. Copies of other documents read, are appended. "United States Army, in memory of Walter H. Kaiser, Supply Co. 4th Inf., who died February 24, 1919. He bravely laid down his life for the cause of his country. His name will ever remain fresh in the hearts of his comrades. The record of his honorable service will be preserved in the archives of the American Expeditionary Forces. John J. Pershing, Commander in Chief." "Army of the United States of America, To all who shall see these presents, Gretting: This is to certify, that Walter Henry Kaiser, wagoner supply company, 4th Infantry, died with honor in the service of his country on the 24th day of February, 1919. Given at Washington, D.C., office of the adjutant general of the Army, this 4th day of March, 1920. I. Erwin, Adjutant General." At the close of the church services the Western band playing the funeral march, escorted the body to the cemetery. It is estimated that about a thousand people assembled to do the honors to the memory of the young soldier. All the business houses of the town closed from 12:30 to 4 o'clock. The public schools were dismissed at 2:30 and the pupils marched to the cemetery. At the grave the ex-servicemen paid the last impressive rites as the body of their comrade was laid to it's final rest in the soil of his home country. Prof. G. W. Hildreth, also a former soldier, served as chaplain and read the funeral service of the American Legion. A squad of eight men fired the salute of three shots and taps were blown by the bugler. Walter Henry Kaiser was born in Western July 15, 1895. On September 20, 1917, he was called into the service of the government. He was in training at Camp Funston, and sailed for France on April 6, 1918. He served as wagoner with the Supply Company of the Fourth U.S. Infantry, third division. The liberty medal sent to Mr. and Mrs. Kaiser bears on it's bar six stars, representing six of the principal battles of the world war in which Walter participated, Aisne defensive, Champagne defensive, Marine defensive, Aisne Marine offensive, St. Mihiel offensive, Meuse-Argonne offensive. Besides the comrades and many friends the war hero leaves to mourn his death his parents, Mr. and Mrs.Frank Kaiser, brother Harry Kaiser and sister Carrie,Mrs. P. H. Junker. . |
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