Single Stone
Inscription- Co M 131 INF- He gave his life in defense of liberty. - It was hard indeed to part with thee but Christ strong arm supported me

Lincoln Republican Thursday Jan 16 1919
Listed Under Sias News

Mr and Mrs Floyd Adkins have recieved word from the War Department that their son, Robt G Adkins, died of wounds on Nov 10th. He was the pride of their home and the news came as a great shock to them.

A precious one from us is gone
A voice we loved is stilled
A place is vacant in this home
Which never can be filled
There was an Angel band in Heaven,
And twas not complete,
And we trust this soldier boy
Will fill this vacant seat


Lincoln Republican Thur July 7 1921
Listed under Sias News:

The remains of Robt. G. Adkins, who was wounded in France Nov 10, 1918 and lived only a short time, were brot to the home of his parents, Mr and Mrs Floyd Adkins on June 25th and were laid to rest on the 27th. Rev. Fulton Cummings preached his funeral in the presence of 400 people. He was wounded druing the St Mihael drive.

Now my mind is full of trouble
And there is no rest for me
For I know he was killed
Far across the deep deep sea

Oh, I know I never shall see him
While I live upon this land
But I hope I shall meet him
Over on the other strand

Let us strive to meet him
With our lives so pure an sweet
Oh, may our hearts be gladdened
With happiness when we meet




WEST VIRGINIA VETERANS DATABASE RECORD DETAIL

War: WWI
Name: Robert G Adkins
Sex: Male
Race: W
County: Lincoln
Community: Sias
Branch of Service: Army
Rank: Pvt
Service Number: 3171080
Date of Death: 11/10/1918
Place of Death: France
Cause of Death: KIA
Place of Burial: Adkins Cem, Sias, Wv
Unit: Co M - 131 Inf.
Place of Birth: Lincoln Co. Wv
Father: Floyd B
Mother: Victoria∼Robert was the son of Floyd and Victoria Adkins. He unfortunantly proceeded his parents in death serving for his country in WW1. Robert never married or had any children. He was in Co. M Infantry 131 Service # 3171080. He died for a good cause and will never be forgotten.