Pvt. Joseph W, Milburn. 1892-1918 A Hero of the World War. Killed in Action Sep. 29, 1918.
Rock Springs Miner no. 2 January 10, 1919
JOSEPH W. MILBURN KILLED IN ACTION
On Wednesday Mrs. John DeWester received the following telegram from the government: “Private Joseph W. Milburn, infantry, previously reported missing in action since Sept. 29th, now reported killed in action, same date.”
Ever since the first message came stating that her brother was missing in action, Mrs. DeWester has been very anxious, although she had not entirely given up hope until the message arrived. While she grieves at the thought that he will never return, she feels that she is only one of many to undergo such a loss and she is proud of the fact that he died the death of a hero.
Joe Milburn was born and brought up in Rock Springs and would have been 27 years old on the 30th of last October. He was good hearted, generous boy and leaves many friends in Sweetwater county, where he was well known. He had been employed for some time on the Wm. Bates ranch and was greatly like by Mr. Bates and family. When in Rock Springs he made his home with Mr. and Mrs. DeWester. He left on the 26th of April for American Lake and after a two months training went east and sailed for France in July. He was a member of the famous 91st Division which contained so many Wyoming heroes.
He is survived by a stepfather and mother, Mrs. Anton DeMullier, three sisters and one brother. Two sisters, Mrs. John DeWester and Mrs. Thos. Hudachko reside in Rock Springs and one sister and one brother, Mrs. Maggie Hatch and John F. Milburn, live in Utah.
Rock Springs has added one more star to her service flag.
Rock Springs Miner no. 2 January 10, 1919
JOSEPH W. MILBURN KILLED IN ACTION
On Wednesday Mrs. John DeWester received the following telegram from the government: “Private Joseph W. Milburn, infantry, previously reported missing in action since Sept. 29th, now reported killed in action, same date.”
Ever since the first message came stating that her brother was missing in action, Mrs. DeWester has been very anxious, although she had not entirely given up hope until the message arrived. While she grieves at the thought that he will never return, she feels that she is only one of many to undergo such a loss and she is proud of the fact that he died the death of a hero.
Joe Milburn was born and brought up in Rock Springs and would have been 27 years old on the 30th of last October. He was good hearted, generous boy and leaves many friends in Sweetwater county, where he was well known. He had been employed for some time on the Wm. Bates ranch and was greatly like by Mr. Bates and family. When in Rock Springs he made his home with Mr. and Mrs. DeWester. He left on the 26th of April for American Lake and after a two months training went east and sailed for France in July. He was a member of the famous 91st Division which contained so many Wyoming heroes.
He is survived by a stepfather and mother, Mrs. Anton DeMullier, three sisters and one brother. Two sisters, Mrs. John DeWester and Mrs. Thos. Hudachko reside in Rock Springs and one sister and one brother, Mrs. Maggie Hatch and John F. Milburn, live in Utah.
Rock Springs has added one more star to her service flag.
Pvt. Joseph W, Milburn. 1892-1918 A Hero of the World War. Killed in Action Sep. 29, 1918.
Rock Springs Miner no. 2 January 10, 1919
JOSEPH W. MILBURN KILLED IN ACTION
On Wednesday Mrs. John DeWester received the following telegram from the government: “Private Joseph W. Milburn, infantry, previously reported missing in action since Sept. 29th, now reported killed in action, same date.”
Ever since the first message came stating that her brother was missing in action, Mrs. DeWester has been very anxious, although she had not entirely given up hope until the message arrived. While she grieves at the thought that he will never return, she feels that she is only one of many to undergo such a loss and she is proud of the fact that he died the death of a hero.
Joe Milburn was born and brought up in Rock Springs and would have been 27 years old on the 30th of last October. He was good hearted, generous boy and leaves many friends in Sweetwater county, where he was well known. He had been employed for some time on the Wm. Bates ranch and was greatly like by Mr. Bates and family. When in Rock Springs he made his home with Mr. and Mrs. DeWester. He left on the 26th of April for American Lake and after a two months training went east and sailed for France in July. He was a member of the famous 91st Division which contained so many Wyoming heroes.
He is survived by a stepfather and mother, Mrs. Anton DeMullier, three sisters and one brother. Two sisters, Mrs. John DeWester and Mrs. Thos. Hudachko reside in Rock Springs and one sister and one brother, Mrs. Maggie Hatch and John F. Milburn, live in Utah.
Rock Springs has added one more star to her service flag.
Rock Springs Miner no. 2 January 10, 1919
JOSEPH W. MILBURN KILLED IN ACTION
On Wednesday Mrs. John DeWester received the following telegram from the government: “Private Joseph W. Milburn, infantry, previously reported missing in action since Sept. 29th, now reported killed in action, same date.”
Ever since the first message came stating that her brother was missing in action, Mrs. DeWester has been very anxious, although she had not entirely given up hope until the message arrived. While she grieves at the thought that he will never return, she feels that she is only one of many to undergo such a loss and she is proud of the fact that he died the death of a hero.
Joe Milburn was born and brought up in Rock Springs and would have been 27 years old on the 30th of last October. He was good hearted, generous boy and leaves many friends in Sweetwater county, where he was well known. He had been employed for some time on the Wm. Bates ranch and was greatly like by Mr. Bates and family. When in Rock Springs he made his home with Mr. and Mrs. DeWester. He left on the 26th of April for American Lake and after a two months training went east and sailed for France in July. He was a member of the famous 91st Division which contained so many Wyoming heroes.
He is survived by a stepfather and mother, Mrs. Anton DeMullier, three sisters and one brother. Two sisters, Mrs. John DeWester and Mrs. Thos. Hudachko reside in Rock Springs and one sister and one brother, Mrs. Maggie Hatch and John F. Milburn, live in Utah.
Rock Springs has added one more star to her service flag.
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