Austin County, Texas

Military Veterans of Austin County, Texas

"...the people of Texas do now constitute a free, Sovereign, and independent republic..."
- from the Texas Declaration of Independence, 2 March 1836

World War I Veterans
of Austin County, Texas

WWI

Most of the Information provided here was collected and supplied by Joy Neely. Our sincere appreciation for her ongoing efforts to supply genealogical data to us all!
Much of the information was taken from "A HISTORY OF AUSTIN COUNTY, TEXAS IN THE WORLD WAR" a thesis written by Ruby Grote Ratliff, B.A. in August, 1931 for "Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements  For the Degree of Master of Arts." That entire thesis is available for patrons use in the reference section of the Bellville Public Library but may not be removed from the library.
If you are aware of other available military records or can provide us with such records, please contact us.

Thanks to Carolyn Zaskoda for updates to these files July 2022.

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Name Born - Died Notes
Abbs, Duffie18 May 1892 - 8 Nov 1976Veteran: WW1, US Army, 165 Dep Brig
Family- Father: Miles Abbs, Mother: Lucy Chandler
Cemetery: Ives Creek Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: 1930 census; DC; VA death file
Abel, Edwin Carl16 Nov 1890 - 10 Feb 1978Veteran: WW1, CPL, US Army, 1917-19, CO K 360 INF
Family- Father: Fritz Henry Abel, Mother: Meta Minna Mettke, Spouse: Ima Ellington & Hilda Wendt
Cemetery: Galveston Mem Pk--Hitchcock
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: 1930 census; DC; Ratliff; DC
Abel, Ewald Morris25 Jun 1895 - 1 Jun 1977Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, 39 CO 165 DEP BRIG
Family- Father: William A Abel, Mother: Anna Kolrep
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery (C)
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: 1930 census; tombstone; Ratliff; SN-6/28/79; DC
Adams, Elisha L. - Veteran: WW1, US Army, France
References: GenFolks
Adams, Mollie25 Aug 1891 - 28 Jun 1984Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, 20 ENGRS
Cemetery: Kenney Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: DC; tombstone; Ratliff
Adams, Thomas B. - Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, CO C 509 ENGRS
Cemetery: Cedar Hill Cem--Washington Co
References: GenFolks
Sources: DC
Addicks, John Henry - Veteran: WW1, US Army, SUP CO 344 INF
Cemetery: Prairie Lea Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA death file; tombstone; Ratliff
Albert, Bennett Eddy "Ben"5 Nov 1895 - 9 Mar 1960Veteran: WW1, US Army
Family- Father: Otto Albert, Mother: Pauline Henneger
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery (M)
References: GenFolks
COD: Heart attack - natural
Sources: 1930 census; DC
Albert, Jackson - Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, CO L 24 INF
Cemetery: Evergreen Cem--Ballinger
References: GenFolks
Sources: DC; tombstone; Ratliff
Alger, Julian Wilmot27 Oct 1890 - 27 Feb 1932Veteran: WW1, CAPT, US Army, 315 ENGRS 90 DIV
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery (B)
References: GenFolks
Sources: BT-5/26/55; SN-6/28/79; tombstone
Allen, Hugh Willie15 May 1900 - 3 Jan 1948Veteran: WW1, US Army, CO G 19 INF
Family- Father: Arthur Willie Allen Sr, Mother: Stella Rancan
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery (Unmarked grave)
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
COD: Automobile crash
Sources: BT-5/26/55; Ratliff; DC
Ammons, Benjamin Emerson - Veteran: WW1, 1LT, US Army, 92 MP CO
Cemetery: Eden Cem--Collingdale PA
References: GenFolks
Sources: headstone app; Ratliff
Ammons, Oscar - Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, 3 CO 1 BN 165 DEP BRIG
Cemetery: Oak Park Cem--Houston
References: GenFolks
Sources: headstone app; Ratliff
Anderson, Ed27 Feb 1876 - 27 Oct 1960Veteran: WW1
Cemetery: San Felipe Community Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Anderson, John - Veteran: WW1, Co. A. 326 Laor Bn.
References: GenFolks
Anderson, John Amandus - Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army
Cemetery: Aurora (NE) Cem
References: GenFolks
Sources: Ratliff; tombstone
Anderson, Roy Everett5 Feb 1900 - 4 Jul 1960Veteran: WW1, CBM, US Navy
Family- Spouse: Betty M.
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery (B)
References: GenFolks
Sources: SN-6/28/79; tombstone
Andress, Delmar9 Jun 1893 - 15 Feb 1920Veteran: WW1, CPL, US Army, QMC AUX RGT
Cemetery: Oak Knoll Cemetery (C)
References: GenFolks
Sources: BT-5/26/55; Ratliff
Annstrang, James - Veteran: WW1, Co. 10 Tng. Bn. 158 Dep. Brig.
References: GenFolks
Anton, Willie Gustav5 Nov 1891 - 6 Jan 1974Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army
Cemetery: Welcome New Salem Lutheran Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: DC; VA death file; tombstone
Armentrout, Allen David - Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, 312 MTC RU
Cemetery: Oak Hill Cem--Cameron
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; 1930 census
Armstrong, George - Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO C 509 ENGRS
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; Ratliff
Arndt, Otto August24 Nov 1894 - 15 Dec 1974Veteran: WW1, US Army, 1917-19, Horseshoer, HSHR CO B 315 ENGRS
Family- Father: Carl Arndt, Mother: Ella Lindemann, Spouse: Frieda Becker
Cemetery: Industry Methodist Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: 1930 census; Ratliff
Arning, John, Sr25 Nov 1895 - 29 Jun 1967Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, 1917-18, Infantry Europe, 55 CO 14 BN 165 DEP BRIG
Cemetery: Oak Knoll Cemetery (C, 52 U6)
References: GenFolks
Sources: 1930 census; tombstone; Ratliff
Ashorn, Bernhard Charles12 Aug 1899 - Veteran: WW1, CPL, US Army, CO D 11 SUP BN
Cemetery: Mt Olivet Cem--Ft Worth
References: GenFolks
Sources: DC; headstone app; Ratliff
Ashorn, Otto Wilhelm Vinzen7 Jan 1897 - 12 Feb 1985Veteran: WW1, US Army
Family- Father: Edward Ashorn, Mother: Rosalie Chaloupka, Spouse: Lina Hinkel (m. 18 Oct 1919)
Cemetery: New Ulm Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: VA; Ratliff
Assmann, Adolph Jules8 Dec 1895 - 10 Feb 1988Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, CO I 167 INF
Cemetery: Industry Brethren Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: Ratliff; BT-1/18/88 p8; tombstone
Austin, Floyd - Veteran: WW1, Sup. Co. 809 Pioneer Inf.
References: GenFolks
Baade, George Houston1 Jun 1893 - 18 Jul 1951Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, CO E 55 INF
Family- Spouse: Emily S.
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery (D)
References: GenFolks
Sources: Ratliff; DC; BT-6/23/55 p12
Bader, Edmund, Sr.5 Sep 1891 - 28 Mar 1965Veteran: WW1, CPL, US Army, 1918-19 SEC B SATC
Cemetery: Oak Knoll Cemetery (A - 13 D4)
References: GenFolks
Sources: BT-8/23/45; Ratliff; tombstone
Bader, Leslie Lewis17 Jun 1899 - 3 Mar 1961Veteran: WW1, SATC U of TX
Cemetery: Oak Knoll Cemetery (A - 13 A5)
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: VA; DC; Ratliff
Bader, Roland Cummings22 Mar 1897 - 8 Jul 1982Veteran: WW1, SATC U of TX
Family- Father: John Otto Bader, Mother: Georgia Constance Cumings, Spouse: Mary Margaret “Maggie” Looney
Cemetery: Ringwood Cem--New Boston TX
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: Ratliff; BT-7/29/82 p2; VA death file
Bage, Ewald Willie8 Mar 1924 - 27 Jan 2005Veteran: WW1, US Army
Family- Father: William Bage, Mother: Selma Marburger, Spouse: Julia Judy Debartolo
References: GenFolks
Bailey, Zeany Ford - Veteran: WW1, US Army, 15 Co. 4 Bn. 155 Dep Brig
Cemetery: Powell Point Cem--Ft Bend Co (NoFG)
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA Master Index
Balcerowicz, Frank - Veteran: WW1, US Army, 165 DEP BRIG
Cemetery: Davis-Greenlawn Cem--Rosenberg
References: GenFolks
Sources: 1930 census; DC; Ratliff
Balke, John Walter, M.D. - Veteran: WW1, CAPT, US Army, 210 MED CORPS
Cemetery: Davis-Greenlawn Cem--Rosenberg
References: GenFolks
Sources: 1930 census; DC; headstone app
Balke, Paul Christian, Sr.23 Sep 1894 - 4 Jun 1972Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, 315 TM BN
Family- Spouse: Nathalie D. Ardona
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: DC; VA death file; SN-6/28/79
Balke, Tim Jack22 Aug 1914 - 20 Sep 1951Veteran: WW1, US Army, 1938-42
Family- Father: Karl Balke, Mother: Natalie Timme
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: BT-5/26/55; SN-6/28/79; DC
Ballard, Dee Julian - Veteran: WW1, CPL, US Army, 9 CO 165 DEP BRIG
Cemetery: Hayes Grace Mem Pk--Hitchcock
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; DC; Ratliff
Bambuch, Joseph Fritz - Veteran: WW1, CPL, US Army, MG CO 67 INF
Cemetery: St James Cem--Seguin
References: GenFolks
Sources: DC; SeguinGE-9/15/65 p18; Ratliff
Bankett, Elisha Lanier - Veteran: WW1, US Army
Cemetery: Died in California
References: GenFolks
Sources: discharge record; VA death file
Bankett, Ezekiel1 Nov 1891 - 21 Feb 1983Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, Co. B. 522 Engr Serv. Bn.
Family- Father: Milton Bankett, Mother: Sarah Southern, Spouse: Pearlie McClellan / Emily Slaughter, Children: Anna L. Bankett Starks
Cemetery: Ives Creek Cemetery
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: VA death file; tombstone
Banks, Thomas Gray1 Aug 1887 - Veteran: WW1, CAPT, US Army
Cemetery: Mem Pk Cem--Oklahoma City OK
References: GenFolks
Sources: DailyOK-3/2/85 p65; VA death file
Banks, Tom - Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO C 522 ENGRS
Cemetery: Golden Gate Cem--Houston
References: GenFolks
Sources: DC; headstone app; Ratliff
Barnes, Thomas George - Veteran: WW1, US Army, WGNR CO B
Cemetery: Prairie Lea Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA discharge; 1930 census
Baron, Rudolph Richard - Veteran: WW1, US Army, 131 MG BN 43 DIV
Cemetery: St John Cath Cem--Hungerford
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; DC; tombstone
Barta, Alfonse11 Jul 1897 - 16 Dec 1977Veteran: WW1
Cemetery: Guardian Angel Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: 1930 census
Bartay, Albert James10 Mar 1896 - Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, 55 CO 165 DEP BRIG
Cemetery: Forest Park Cem--Houston
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA death file; tombstone; Ratliff
Bartay, Eddie8 May 1895 - 22 Jul 1919Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, 165 DEP BRIG
Family- Father: John H Bartay, Mother: Ida Lange
Cemetery: 1861 Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: BT-5/26/55; tombstone
Bartay, Herman Carl28 Jan 1888 - 7 Mar 1980Veteran: WW1, CPL, US Army
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery (C)
References: GenFolks
Sources: DC; VA death file; tombstone
Bartay, Roland William17 Mar 1893 - 14 Jul 1972Veteran: WW1, MUS2, US Army, 1917-19, Band 36 Inf. France
Family- Spouse: Alvina Liska
Cemetery: Oak Knoll Cemetery (B - 42 G3)
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: Ratliff; family; BT-6/11/98; tombstone
Bartay, Tony G.1 Jan 1894 - Veteran: WW1, SGT, US Army, BKRY CO 346
Cemetery: Florence (TX) Cem
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; AustinAS-12/4/45 p2; Ratliff
Bartram, Alex Ernest - Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, CAMP HQ DET
Cemetery: Lockhart Municipal Burial Pk
References: GenFolks
Sources: DC; tombstone; Ratliff
Bartram, Benno Adelbert15 Mar 1893 - Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, 32 CO 8 BN 165 DEP BRIG
Cemetery: Riverview Cem--Seymour TX
References: GenFolks
Sources: Ratliff; VA death file
Bassett, George4 Nov 1895 - 16 Aug 1960Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, CO C 521 ENGRS
Cemetery: Downey Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: DC; tombstone; Ratliff
Bassett, John Smith "Sam"16 Feb 1889 - 9 Sep 1964Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO B 522 ENGRS
Cemetery: Downey Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA discharge; headstone app
Bassett, Lindsy18 May 1894 - 2 Jan 1953Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army
Cemetery: Downey Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: BT-5/26/55
Bassett, Thomas Lee8 Jun 1897 - 18 May 1934Veteran: WW1, PFC, CO B SATC Prairie View
Cemetery: Downey Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: 1930 census; Ratliff
Bastian, Ernst J. Henry22 Feb 1898 - 21 Nov 1957Veteran: WW1, US Army, 41 CO 11 BN 165 DEP BRIG
Family- Father: August Bastian, Mother: Martha Christina Ashorn, Spouse: Lydia Bader
Cemetery: New Ulm Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: VA; 1930 census; DC; Ratliff
Bastian, Otto Charles3 Mar 1895 - 8 Sep 1984Veteran: WW1, US Army, MG CO 144 INF
Family- Spouse: m. 10/18/1921
Cemetery: New Ulm Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: Ratliff; BT-9/20/84 p12; VA death file
Bates, Frank25 Feb 1890 - Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO B 313 SVC BN
Cemetery: Los Angeles (CA) Natl Cem
References: GenFolks
Sources: Ratliff; US Vet Gravesites
Batla, Ben A.17 Dec 1895 - Veteran: WW1, US Army, BGLR BTRY F 131 FA
Cemetery: Ft Bliss Natl Cem--El Paso
References: GenFolks
Sources: Ratliff; DC; US Vet Gravesites
Batla, Victor14 Jul 1893 - 15 Jul 1976Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, 53 AIR SVC BLN CO
Cemetery: Cat Spring (Kollatschny) Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: Ratliff; VA death file; tombstone
Beal, John Wesley18 Jan 1896 - 20 Jul 1955Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO C 509 ENGRS
Cemetery: Hillside Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: tombstone; Ratliff
Beal, Joseph Nathan24 Jun 1889 - 17 Jan 1959Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO A 414 RES LAB BN
Cemetery: Pleasant Grove Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: DC; headstone app; Ratliff
Beckman, Alvin16 Sep 1895 - 1 May 1973Veteran: WW1, US Army, COOK 165 DEP BRIG
Family- Spouse: m. 1919
Cemetery: Industry Methodist Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: DC; VA death file; tombstone; Ratliff
Beckman, August Edward "Ed"27 Jan 1891 - 29 Sep 1975Veteran: WW1, CPL, US Army, MTC 464 MST 417 COOK
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery (D)
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; DC; tombstone; SN-6/28/79; Ratliff
Beckman, Gustav "Gus"10 Feb 1894 - 15 Mar 1971Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, 1918-19 CO D 55 INF
Cemetery: 1861 Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: 1930 census; Ratliff
Beckman, Ota Dick "Dick" - Veteran: WW1, EM2, US Navy
Cemetery: Forest Park Cem--Houston
References: GenFolks
Sources: Ratliff; BT-1/25/90 p10
Beckman, Otto Louis31 Dec 1891 - 17 Feb 1967Veteran: WW1, US Army, CO D 45 INF
Family- Spouse: Daisy Brent
Cemetery: Forest Park Cem--Houston
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: VA; DC; Ratliff
Beckmann, Walter3 Jan 1896 - 9 Jun 1975Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, 1918-19 165 DEP BRIG
Cemetery: Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: 1930 census; VA death file; Ratliff
Beil, Harvey G. - Veteran: WW1, US Cavalry
References: GenFolks
Belanger, Alcest Ambrose, Jr. - Veteran: WW1, US Navy, 1919-21
Cemetery: UTMB--Galveston
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; DC; BT-4/30/87 p16
Bell, Foster Franklin16 Oct 1893 - 6 Sep 1967Veteran: WW1, CPL, US Army, AUX RGT DEP 325 QMC
Family- Father: William Bell, Mother: Ella Foster
Cemetery: Oak Knoll Cemetery (13 B2, 26 A2)
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; DC; Ratliff
Bell, Luther Cannon12 Nov 1889 - 5 Sep 1922Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, CO C 168 INF 42 DIV
Cemetery: (C)
References: GenFolks
Sources: BT-5/26/55; tombstone; Ratliff
Bender, Lawrence Louis7 Jul 1895 - 7 Jul 1981Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, 40 CO 10 BN 165 DEP BRIG
Family- Father: John Henry Bender Sr, Mother: Pauline Krancher, Spouse: Emily Beckmann
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery (D)
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: VA death file; tombstone; Ratliff
Bender, Paul8 Aug 1896 - 6 Apr 1967Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, 329 AUX RGT DEP QMC
Cemetery: Welcome New Salem Lutheran Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; DC; tombstone; Ratliff
Benjamin, Bennie - Veteran: WW1, SGT, US Army, 165 DEP BRIG
Cemetery: Houston National Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: DC; US Vet Gravesites; Ratliff
Benjamin, Henry - Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, 165 DEP BRIG
Cemetery: Houston National Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: 1930 census; Ratliff; US Vet Gravesites
Bernshausen, Reinhart - Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, CO M 127 INF
Cemetery: Ft Sam Houston Natl Cem--San Antonio
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA death file; tombstone; Ratliff
Bertling, Lewis Clyde21 Mar 1897 - 13 Dec 1986Veteran: WW1, US Army
Cemetery: Oak Knoll Cemetery (B - 52 O14)
References: GenFolks
Sources: 1930 census; BT-12/18/86 p19; VA
Bethany, Oscar Alexander - Veteran: WW1, MATT2, US Navy
Cemetery: Evergreen Mem PK--Tucson AZ
References: GenFolks
Sources: Ratliff
Bevill, Grover Lee - Veteran: WW1, US Army
Cemetery: Forest Park Cem--Houston
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; DC; VA death file
Beyer, Herman Fredrick W. - Veteran: WW1, CPL, USMC
Cemetery: Rosenberg (TX) Cem
References: GenFolks
Sources: 1930 census; VA death file; tombstone
Bielec, Valenta A. - Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, 80 INF
Cemetery: Memory Gardens--Victoria
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA discharge; 1930 census; Ratliff
Bielefeld, Ben6 Nov 1894 - 15 Jun 1954Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, VET HOSP 18
Family- Spouse: Bessie Sloan
Cemetery: Oak Knoll Cemetery (C - 52 U16)
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; DC; BT-5/26/55; Ratliff
Bivins, Lucious - Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army
Cemetery: Houston National Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; DC; tombstone
Blackman, Eugene17 Dec 1891 - 19 Feb 1973Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, CO E 24 INF
Family- Spouse: Geneva Downey, Children: Robert Oglesby Blackman
Cemetery: Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #3
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: VA death file; tombstone; Ratliff
Blacknell, Floyd Warren17 Jul 1893 - 5 Oct 1977Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, 159 DEP BRIG
Cemetery: San Felipe Community Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: DC; VA death file; Ratliff
Blacknell, Harry13 Jan 1894 - 25 Sep 1945Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, 22 SVC CO 20 ENGRS
Cemetery: Downey Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; tombstone; Ratliff
Blacknell, James Charlie31 Aug 1890 - 23 Apr 1944Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, CO C 521 ENGRS
Cemetery: San Felipe Community Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; tombstone
Blacknell, Smith20 Apr 1895 - 10 Nov 1918Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, 165 DEP BRIG
Cemetery: Downey Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; tombstone; BT-5/26/55; Ratliff
Blackwell, Clarence Frank16 Jan 1892 - 5 Sep 1960Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, 165 DEP BRIG
Cemetery: Dotson Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; DC; tombstone
Blanchette, Grady Winford5 Mar 1890 - Veteran: WW1, US Army, CO I 17 INF
Cemetery: Woodlawn Cem--Houston
References: GenFolks
Sources: DC; tombstone; Ratliff
Blanchette, Harmon7 Mar 1894 - 8 Feb 1919Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, 314 BUT CO QMC
Cemetery: Oak Knoll Cemetery (A - 13 C12)
References: GenFolks
Sources: tombstone (nonbattle death); BT-5/26/55
Blaylock, Fletcher1 Jan 1896 - 16 Jan 1967Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army
Cemetery: Jeff Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; DC; tombstone
Blunson, Eugene - Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, 445 RES LAB BN
Cemetery: Mount Zion Cemetery Mt Zion Garden of Memories--Temple
References: GenFolks
Sources: 1930 census; Ratliff; VA death file
Boehme, Ben12 Sep 1895 - 23 Oct 1954Veteran: WW1, US Army
Family- Spouse: m. 6/6/1925
Cemetery: New Ulm Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; DC; BT-5/26/55; tombstone
Boeker, Frank Edward26 Jan 1893 - 26 Feb 1976Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, VET HOSP 12
Cemetery: Saint James Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: tombstone; Ratliff
Boelsche, Bennie14 Sep 1894 - 21 May 1958Veteran: WW1, US Army, SATC U of TX
Family- Father: William Friedrich Boelsche, Mother: Lenora Emilie Knolle, Spouse: Lydia S Lahrmann
Cemetery: Industry Brethren Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: 1930 census; Ratliff
Boesling, Thomas Edward8 Mar 1887 - 11 Jan 1959Veteran: WW1, US Army, CO A 315 ENGRS 20 DIV
Family- Spouse: Otis Lucille
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery (D)
References: GenFolks
Sources: SN-6/28/79; tombstone; Ratliff
Bogar, Jan "John"19 Nov 1892 - 5 Aug 1946Veteran: WW1
Family- Father: Martin Bogar, Mother: Rosalie Sula, Spouse: Annie Kutra; Karolina Kristina “Carrie” Rothbauer
Cemetery: Frydek Catholic Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Bolden, Cliffus Maivel26 Mar 1889 - 16 Mar 1937Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO A 522 ENGRS
Cemetery: Downey Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; tombstone; Ratliff
Bolden, Lucious - Veteran: WW1, US Army, CO B 815 PION INF
Cemetery: Wesley Chapel Cem--Clemons TX
References: GenFolks
Sources: DC; VA death file; tombstone
Bollman, Otto Charles - Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO C 20 BN
Cemetery: Lake Charles Pk Cem--Bel-Nor MO
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA death file; Ratliff
Bollman, Richard Paul - Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO C 345 MG BN
Cemetery: Forest Park Cem--Houston
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; DC; Ratliff
Bolten, Lee Royal "Fritz"19 Jan 1895 - 15 Oct 1966Veteran: WW1, US Army, 65 DEP BRIG
Cemetery: Millheim Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: DC; BT-10/27/66 p3; Ratliff
Bonner, Oscar - Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, 21 CO 165 DEP BRIG
Cemetery: Sayers Cem-Sayersville, Bastrop Co
References: GenFolks
Sources: DC; tombstone; Ratliff
Borgel, Bernhard "Buck"29 Jan 1890 - 26 Apr 1973Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, VET HOSP 12
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery (A)
References: GenFolks
Sources: SN-6/28/79; VA death file; Ratliff
Bormann, Alfred Ben15 Jun 1892 - 9 Aug 1947Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, SUP CO 344 FA
Cemetery: Welcome New Salem Lutheran Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: 1930 census; tombstone; Ratliff
Bouldin, Johnnie Lee1 Jan 1897 - 6 Sep 1965Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO D 449 RES LAB BN
Cemetery: Kenney Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: DC; tombstone; Ratliff
Boyd, Vick Leroy13 Jul 1893 - 23 Jul 1986Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, CO B 358 INF
Family- Spouse: Eveline Louisa Phillips Vint
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery (B)
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; 1930 census; tombstone; Ratliff
Bozeman, James Sidney25 May 1890 - 10 Oct 1968Veteran: WW1, US Navy
Family- Father: James W Bozeman, Mother: Sibilla Harper, Spouse: Mary Annie Bozeman
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery (M)
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: VA discharge; DC
Bozeman, Jesse Hinton29 Dec 1892 - 10 Dec 1971Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, BKRS/CKS SCH
Family- Father: John Bozeman, Mother: Susan Brewer
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: DC; VA death file
Bradbrook, Henry, M.D.7 Apr 1868 - 7 Sep 1958Veteran: WW1, Dr./1LT, US Army, Medical Corps
Cemetery: Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: tombstone; Ratliff
Brandes, Otto28 Jul 1894 - 23 Sep 1963Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, BTRY A 126 FA
Cemetery: Oak Knoll Cemetery (C - MAU)
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; 1930 census; DC
Brandt, Eddie, Jr.19 Jan 1897 - 13 Sep 1964Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, 34 CO 165 DEP BRIG
Cemetery: Wesley Brethren Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: DC; VA death file; tombstone
Brast, Edward Julius18 Jul 1937 - 23 Sep 1983Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army
Family- Father: Gustav Brast, Mother: Eliza Wilhelmine Sailer
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery (D)
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: VA death file; tombstone
Brast, Gustav24 May 1891 - 12 Nov 1978Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army
Family- Father: Adolph Gustav Brast, Mother: Helena Richter, Spouse: Eliza Wilhelmine Sailer
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery (D)
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: VA death file; tombstone
Brast, Otto Louis6 Jan 1898 - May,27 1919Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO D 144 INF
Cemetery: Cat Spring (Kollatschny) Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; BT-5/26/55; DC
Brau, Ralph William - Veteran: WW1, CPL, US Army, CO F 315 ENGRS
Cemetery: Oak Hill Cem--Smithville
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; 1930 census; DC
Braun, August William - Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, DET 6 VET HOSP 18
Cemetery: Prairie Lea Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; DC
Braun, Oscar August - Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO E 2 DEV BN
Cemetery: Waller (TX) Cem
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; DC; tombstone
Bravenec, John, Jr.21 Mar 1892 - 12 Oct 1965Veteran: WW1, US Army, HQ CO 141 INF
Family- Father: Jan Bravenec, Mother: Anna, Spouse: Lydia Janovsky
Cemetery: Oak Knoll Cemetery (C - 52 U5)
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: VA; DC
Bretschneider, Walter26 Jan 1894 - 20 Apr 1971Veteran: WW1, US Army
Family- Spouse: Leona Angela Luedecke
Cemetery: Cat Spring (Kollatschny) Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: VA; 1930 census; DC
Brian, Diaz Alberto - Veteran: WW1, SGT, US Army, 251 AERO SQ
Cemetery: St Maurice (LA) Cem
References: GenFolks
Sources: tombstone; findagrave
Brinkmeyer, Charlie Frederick - Veteran: WW1, US Army, COOK BKRS/CKS DET QMC
Cemetery: Prairie Lea Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; DC; tombstone
Brockmann, Edwin Rudolph - Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, SAN SQ 77
Cemetery: Woodlawn Cem--Houston
References: GenFolks
Sources: 1930 census; DC; VA death file
Broeker, Christian27 Jan 1888 - 20 Mar 1974Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, MG CO 143 INF
Cemetery: Phillipsburg Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: tombstone; Ratliff
Brooks, Albert Lee - Veteran: WW1, CPL, US Army, CO A 322 SVC BN QMC
Cemetery: (Died in California)
References: GenFolks
Sources: Ratliff
Brooks, Bennie "Ben"26 Dec 1891 - Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO C 509 ENGRS
Cemetery: Paradise North Cem--Houston
References: GenFolks
Sources: Ratliff
Brosig, Anton23 Sep 1896 - 10 Apr 1979Veteran: WW1, US Army, 164 DEP BRIG
Family- Spouse: Alma Swearingen
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery (M)
References: GenFolks
Sources: 1930 census; VA death file; Ratliff
Brosig, Major23 Feb 1894 - Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, CO A 21 MG BN
Cemetery: Forest Park Cem--Houston
References: GenFolks
Sources: tombstone; Ratliff
Brouillette, Herbert Michael28 Apr 1900 - 1 Jun 1985Veteran: WW1, PVT, USMC
Cemetery: Oak Knoll Cemetery (C - MAU)
References: GenFolks
Sources: MC Muster Rolls; BT-6/6/85 p8
Brown, Elbert15 Apr 1896 - 17 Oct 1918Veteran: WW1, PVT/PFC, US Army, CO A 65 PION INF
Cemetery: Downey Cemetery
References: GenFolks
COD: Pneumonia
Sources: BT-5/26/55; Ratliff
Brown, James1889 - 1956Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO D 522 ENGRS
Cemetery: Pattison Cem
References: GenFolks
Sources: DC; headstone app; Ratliff
Brown, James6 Aug 1889 - 5 Feb 1981Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO A 65 PION INF
Cemetery: Downey Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: DC; VA death file; tombstone; Ratliff
Brown, Joe13 Dec 1892 - 3 Mar 1947Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, Cook 165 DEP BRIG
Cemetery: Downey Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: BT-5/26/55; Ratliff
Brune, Willie Frederick15 Apr 1891 - 5 Aug 1978Veteran: WW1, US Army
Family- Spouse: Clara H.
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery (B)
References: GenFolks
Sources: DC; VA death file; tombstone
Bruton, Jesse, Sr.2 Nov 1895 - 27 Apr 1980Veteran: WW1, US Army
Family- Spouse: Nellie Sue Adams; Agnes Campbell
Cemetery: Katy Magnolia Cem
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: DC; VA death file; tombstone
Bryan, Walter Daniel "W.D."16 Apr 1893 - 16 Nov 1961Veteran: WW1, US Army
Family- Spouse: Faye Willie Robertson
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery (A)
References: GenFolks
Sources: 1930 census; DC; SN-6/28/79
Bryant, James - Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO A 326 LAB BN
Cemetery: Colorado Chapel Cem--Smithville
References: GenFolks
Sources: DC; headstone app; Ratliff
Brzymialkiewicz, Walter16 Nov 1889 - 3 Aug 1964Veteran: WW1, US Army
Family- Spouse: Victoria
Cemetery: Oak Knoll Cemetery (B - 42 H7)
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; DC
Bubak, Herman Ernest27 Feb 1895 - 26 Aug 1968Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, BTRY G 16 FA
Family- Father: Ernest Bubak, Mother: Anna M Sens, Spouse: Bernice Dorothy Schultz
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery (B)
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: VA death file; tombstone
Bucek, Frank, Jr.23 Jun 1894 - 4 Aug 1963Veteran: WW1, CPL, US Army, HQ DET 312 SIG BN
Family- Spouse: Nona Lee Rogers
Cemetery: Kenedy (TX) City Cem
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: VA; DC; Ratliff
Buchala, Henry Wenceslaus20 Jan 1900 - 1 Jun 1929Veteran: WW1
Cemetery: Frydek Catholic Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
COD: Tuberculosis
Buchala, John William "Willie"5 Dec 1896 - 2 Apr 1959Veteran: WW1, US Army, CO K 45 INF
Cemetery: Frydek Catholic Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: DC; Ratliff
Buchtien, Erwin August - Veteran: WW1, US Army, WGNR 110 TM BTRY
Cemetery: Bellwood Mem Pk--Temple
References: GenFolks
Sources: 1930 census; DC; Ratliff
Buddenberg, Fritz12 Nov 1895 - 29 Mar 1971Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, BTRY D 130 FA
Family- Spouse: Minnie Dannhaus
Cemetery: Saint James Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: DC; VA death file; tombstone
Buenger, Eldie William3 Jan 1891 - 1 Jan 1960Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO A 21 MG BN
Cemetery: Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #2
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; 1930 census; DC; Ratliff
Buenger, Norbert Elo30 Jan 1892 - 28 Nov 1967Veteran: WW1, US Army, SVC PU 494
Cemetery: Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #2
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; 1930 census; Ratliff
Buenger, Otto Carl18 May 1895 - 10 Nov 1951Veteran: WW1, CPL, US Army, CO K 360 INF 90 DIV
Family- Spouse: Emily Marie Minna Wittenburg
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery (C)
References: GenFolks
Sources: BT-5/26/55; SN-6/28/79; Ratliff
Burditt, Austin, Sr.23 Jan 1896 - 8 Jan 1974Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, 165 DEP BRIG
Cemetery: Dotson Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA death file; tombstone; Ratliff
Bures, Frank Vincenc, Jr.27 Jan 1897 - 17 May 1974Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, 165 DEP BRIG
Family- Spouse: Anna Marie Anderlla
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery (D)
References: GenFolks
Sources: tombstone; Ratliff
Burger, August Christoph2 Aug 1896 - 4 Nov 1918Veteran: WW1, US Army, MECH CO K 360 INF
Family- Father: Christopher Columbus Burger, Mother: Annie Mary Siebert
Cemetery: Live Oak Cem--Manchaca TX
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: tombstone (nonbattle death)
Burgess, Walter B.1898 - 11 Mar 1957Veteran: WW1, US Army
Family- Spouse: Gretchen L Burgess-Bradbury
Cemetery: Kilgore Cem
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: VA discharge; 1930 census; DC
Burns, Asa Samuel2 May 1890 - 16 Jun 1947Veteran: WW1, US Army, 165 DEP BRIG
Family- Father: John Burns, Mother: Rose G. Levinson, Spouse: Hattie Frances Buelow
Cemetery: 1861 Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: VA; 1930 census; BT-5/26/55; Ratliff
Burttschell, Walter Anton5 Feb 1891 - 30 Sep 1971Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, HQ CO 36 INF
Family- Father: Joseph Burttschell, Mother: Katherine Coleman, Spouse: Laura Stella Brune
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery (C)
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: SN-6/28/79; tombstone
Bush, David16 Aug 1895 - 23 Aug 1956Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO B 531 SV BN ENGR CORPS
Cemetery: South Park Cem--Roswell NM
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: VA; tombstone; Ratliff
Bushwall, James Boyd13 Nov 1886 - 14 Feb 1944Veteran: WW1
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery (B)
References: GenFolks
Sources: CZCem
Byars, James Arthur - Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO C 509 ENGRS
Cemetery: Oak Springs Cem--Derma MS
References: GenFolks
Sources: Army Transport Lists; Ratliff
Byars, Namon - Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, 22 SVC BN CO 20 ENGRS
Cemetery: Restlawn Cem--Houston
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; DC; Ratliff
Byers, Dave - Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO B 513 ENGRS
Cemetery: Brady TX
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA; DC; Ratliff
Bynum, Elijah25 Jul 1895 - 18 Aug 1949Veteran: WW1, PVT, US Army, CO B 24 INF
Family- Father: Jodie “Joe” Bynum, Mother: Hattie Scales
Cemetery: Scott Cem--Millican TX
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: 1930 census; DC; headstone app
Byrd, Abe B. - Veteran: WW1, PFC, US Army, CO C 313 SVC BN
Cemetery: Ft Sam Houston Natl Cem--San Antonio
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA discharge; DC; tombstone
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