George William Abicht was born to William Frank Abicht and Anna Leide. To this union there were 8 bundles of joy, gifts from God.
Agnes Abicht
Frank Henry "Franz" Abicht
Wilhelmine Abicht
George William Abicht
Louise E Abicht
Otto C Abicht
Female Infant Abicht ~ TWIN
Female Infant Abicht ~ TWIN
George was a Private in the Military in the 16 Infantry, 1st Division, of Wisconsin. Sadly, George William never made it back home to his family as he was killed in action, in the war. George William served his Country with everything he had and gave his all, to keep America safe and free.
Greg Watson, my Cousin is the Master at searching and seeking for the truths! He added this: Thanks Greg!
La Crosse Tribune, Newspaper Obituary, March 9, 1919 page 6
Gone West, George Abicht. Last La Crosse Man Reported Killed in Action Over There.
After sustaining eleven shrapnel wounds while in action on July 20, and returning to his company following recovery, George Abicht, son of Mr. William Abicht, 1325 Farnam Street, was killed in action on October 4, according to
official word from the war department.
George Abicht enlisted with Company B, Third Wisconsin Infantry, Wisconsin National Guard and, in September, 1917, he left with the La Crosse guardsmen for Waco, Texas, where his company was made Company B, the 128th Infantry. He sailed for France with the company February 21, 1918, and upon reaching the other side was transferred to Company L, Sixteenth Infantry, although he still remained with the famous Thirty-second Division.
On July 20, while in action, Abicht received eleven shrapnel wounds. He was in hospital until the last part of August when he was permitted to rejoin his company. The last report received in La Crosse from the soldier was that he was in the battle with "The Terribles". He wrote at that time, however that he was feeling fine.
He was killed in action on October 4. George Abicht was born February 22, 1887.
Surviving him are his father, William Abicht, brothers Frank and Otto Abicht, and one sister, Mrs. Alfred Miller. Abicht was well known in La Crosse.
This is a team project by: My Cousin ~ Greg Watson.
Photo Credits ~ Soilsister.
Originally Created by: CWGC/ABMC
Thanks so much for your hard work and dedication for serving many families and future generations to come.
George William Abicht was born to William Frank Abicht and Anna Leide. To this union there were 8 bundles of joy, gifts from God.
Agnes Abicht
Frank Henry "Franz" Abicht
Wilhelmine Abicht
George William Abicht
Louise E Abicht
Otto C Abicht
Female Infant Abicht ~ TWIN
Female Infant Abicht ~ TWIN
George was a Private in the Military in the 16 Infantry, 1st Division, of Wisconsin. Sadly, George William never made it back home to his family as he was killed in action, in the war. George William served his Country with everything he had and gave his all, to keep America safe and free.
Greg Watson, my Cousin is the Master at searching and seeking for the truths! He added this: Thanks Greg!
La Crosse Tribune, Newspaper Obituary, March 9, 1919 page 6
Gone West, George Abicht. Last La Crosse Man Reported Killed in Action Over There.
After sustaining eleven shrapnel wounds while in action on July 20, and returning to his company following recovery, George Abicht, son of Mr. William Abicht, 1325 Farnam Street, was killed in action on October 4, according to
official word from the war department.
George Abicht enlisted with Company B, Third Wisconsin Infantry, Wisconsin National Guard and, in September, 1917, he left with the La Crosse guardsmen for Waco, Texas, where his company was made Company B, the 128th Infantry. He sailed for France with the company February 21, 1918, and upon reaching the other side was transferred to Company L, Sixteenth Infantry, although he still remained with the famous Thirty-second Division.
On July 20, while in action, Abicht received eleven shrapnel wounds. He was in hospital until the last part of August when he was permitted to rejoin his company. The last report received in La Crosse from the soldier was that he was in the battle with "The Terribles". He wrote at that time, however that he was feeling fine.
He was killed in action on October 4. George Abicht was born February 22, 1887.
Surviving him are his father, William Abicht, brothers Frank and Otto Abicht, and one sister, Mrs. Alfred Miller. Abicht was well known in La Crosse.
This is a team project by: My Cousin ~ Greg Watson.
Photo Credits ~ Soilsister.
Originally Created by: CWGC/ABMC
Thanks so much for your hard work and dedication for serving many families and future generations to come.
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