CO K 168th INF D.W. Chateau Thierry WWI
Bedford Times-Republican, Monday, July 25, 1921, p. 4
Funeral of Hero
The remains of Corporal James Frank Norris, among the first Taylor County boys who gave their lives in the great world war, arrived at Gravity last Friday and services were held in the park at Gravity yesterday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. Johnson. The Legion boys were there from all parts of the county. It was one, if not the largest funeral ever held in that little city. The number that attended was estimated at about one thousand, who were present to pay their last respect to the young man who gave his life that the world would enjoy freedom.
Obituary
Corporal James Frank Norris of Company K, 168th U. S. Infantry, was born at Yates City, Illinois, December 7, 1895, and was fatally wounded at the world's most significant battle, Chateau Thierry, July 27, 1918, and died in base hospital 112, July 29, 1918, being 22 years, 7 months and 22 days old. Most of his life was spent in Taylor County, where he received his education. June 24, 1916, he enlisted in Co. K, at Corning, Iowa, and went to the border, where he remained until February 20, 1917. When the United States entered the world war he enlisted at once and became recruiting officer at Gravity. Early in September he with the famous 168th went from Des Moines to Camp Mills, L. I. The company was in France on Christmas day. Early in February he went to the front where he remained in active service until he was gassed in June and went to the hospital where he sufficiently recovered, so that he returned to the front July 14th, and went into battle on the Champaign front, and continued in active service until he made the supreme sacrifice and gave his life for World democracy at Chateau Thierry. He was a young man of excellent character, and highly respected by all who knew him. He was a fearless leader, and had the confidence of all who knew him.
He leaves a mother, one brother and five sisters, and many comrades and friends who deeply feel the loss of a loving son, affectionate brother, courageous comrade and obliging friend.
Bedford Times-Republican, Monday, July 25, 1921, p. 4
Funeral of Hero
The remains of Corporal James Frank Norris, among the first Taylor County boys who gave their lives in the great world war, arrived at Gravity last Friday and services were held in the park at Gravity yesterday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. Johnson. The Legion boys were there from all parts of the county. It was one, if not the largest funeral ever held in that little city. The number that attended was estimated at about one thousand, who were present to pay their last respect to the young man who gave his life that the world would enjoy freedom.
Obituary
Corporal James Frank Norris of Company K, 168th U. S. Infantry, was born at Yates City, Illinois, December 7, 1895, and was fatally wounded at the world's most significant battle, Chateau Thierry, July 27, 1918, and died in base hospital 112, July 29, 1918, being 22 years, 7 months and 22 days old. Most of his life was spent in Taylor County, where he received his education. June 24, 1916, he enlisted in Co. K, at Corning, Iowa, and went to the border, where he remained until February 20, 1917. When the United States entered the world war he enlisted at once and became recruiting officer at Gravity. Early in September he with the famous 168th went from Des Moines to Camp Mills, L. I. The company was in France on Christmas day. Early in February he went to the front where he remained in active service until he was gassed in June and went to the hospital where he sufficiently recovered, so that he returned to the front July 14th, and went into battle on the Champaign front, and continued in active service until he made the supreme sacrifice and gave his life for World democracy at Chateau Thierry. He was a young man of excellent character, and highly respected by all who knew him. He was a fearless leader, and had the confidence of all who knew him.
He leaves a mother, one brother and five sisters, and many comrades and friends who deeply feel the loss of a loving son, affectionate brother, courageous comrade and obliging friend.
CO K 168th INF D.W. Chateau Thierry WWI
Bedford Times-Republican, Monday, July 25, 1921, p. 4
Funeral of Hero
The remains of Corporal James Frank Norris, among the first Taylor County boys who gave their lives in the great world war, arrived at Gravity last Friday and services were held in the park at Gravity yesterday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. Johnson. The Legion boys were there from all parts of the county. It was one, if not the largest funeral ever held in that little city. The number that attended was estimated at about one thousand, who were present to pay their last respect to the young man who gave his life that the world would enjoy freedom.
Obituary
Corporal James Frank Norris of Company K, 168th U. S. Infantry, was born at Yates City, Illinois, December 7, 1895, and was fatally wounded at the world's most significant battle, Chateau Thierry, July 27, 1918, and died in base hospital 112, July 29, 1918, being 22 years, 7 months and 22 days old. Most of his life was spent in Taylor County, where he received his education. June 24, 1916, he enlisted in Co. K, at Corning, Iowa, and went to the border, where he remained until February 20, 1917. When the United States entered the world war he enlisted at once and became recruiting officer at Gravity. Early in September he with the famous 168th went from Des Moines to Camp Mills, L. I. The company was in France on Christmas day. Early in February he went to the front where he remained in active service until he was gassed in June and went to the hospital where he sufficiently recovered, so that he returned to the front July 14th, and went into battle on the Champaign front, and continued in active service until he made the supreme sacrifice and gave his life for World democracy at Chateau Thierry. He was a young man of excellent character, and highly respected by all who knew him. He was a fearless leader, and had the confidence of all who knew him.
He leaves a mother, one brother and five sisters, and many comrades and friends who deeply feel the loss of a loving son, affectionate brother, courageous comrade and obliging friend.
Bedford Times-Republican, Monday, July 25, 1921, p. 4
Funeral of Hero
The remains of Corporal James Frank Norris, among the first Taylor County boys who gave their lives in the great world war, arrived at Gravity last Friday and services were held in the park at Gravity yesterday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. Johnson. The Legion boys were there from all parts of the county. It was one, if not the largest funeral ever held in that little city. The number that attended was estimated at about one thousand, who were present to pay their last respect to the young man who gave his life that the world would enjoy freedom.
Obituary
Corporal James Frank Norris of Company K, 168th U. S. Infantry, was born at Yates City, Illinois, December 7, 1895, and was fatally wounded at the world's most significant battle, Chateau Thierry, July 27, 1918, and died in base hospital 112, July 29, 1918, being 22 years, 7 months and 22 days old. Most of his life was spent in Taylor County, where he received his education. June 24, 1916, he enlisted in Co. K, at Corning, Iowa, and went to the border, where he remained until February 20, 1917. When the United States entered the world war he enlisted at once and became recruiting officer at Gravity. Early in September he with the famous 168th went from Des Moines to Camp Mills, L. I. The company was in France on Christmas day. Early in February he went to the front where he remained in active service until he was gassed in June and went to the hospital where he sufficiently recovered, so that he returned to the front July 14th, and went into battle on the Champaign front, and continued in active service until he made the supreme sacrifice and gave his life for World democracy at Chateau Thierry. He was a young man of excellent character, and highly respected by all who knew him. He was a fearless leader, and had the confidence of all who knew him.
He leaves a mother, one brother and five sisters, and many comrades and friends who deeply feel the loss of a loving son, affectionate brother, courageous comrade and obliging friend.
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