Printed in The Davis News on Oct. 24, 1918; Reprinted with permission.
Ed Hunt Killed in France
On Tuesday evening about 8 o'clock T. J. Hunt of this city received a message from Adjutant General Harris at Washington saying it was officially reported that his son Chas. E. Hunt died of wounds in France on Sept. 28th.
The sad news was received with sorrow by Davis friends. He was the first Davis boy to fall in France. Ed Hunt was born Oct. 9, 1890, in Lamar county, Texas, coming with his parents to Oklahoma about 16 years ago. He was called to the colors in September, 1917, being among the first sent to Camp Travis for training and never got to come home. He was a member of Machine Gun Co. 357, of the 90th division which left for France in June and recently got on the firing line. He has two more brothers in France, Claud who went with him, and Price, who went later. Another brother, Jeff, is at Camp Pike, Ark.
Ed Hunt was a fine young man – one that everybody liked and thought well of him. His generosity and unselfishness followed him to the grave. He gave his life that others might live in peace. The sorrow of his parents and other relatives is shared by Davis friends. Suitable memorial services will be held as soon as the influenza epidemic will permit.
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Printed in The Davis News on Oct. 31, 1918; Reprinted with permission
Card of Thanks.
We wish to thank the friends who came to us with words of comfort and beautiful flowers on the death of our precious boy Ed, who was killed on the battlefield of far away France. It is so hard to give him up but God's will be done. We know that his life was such that he has gone to a brighter, better world where there is no more sorrow and heartaches, but there is a vacant place in our home that can never be filled.
Mr. And Mrs. Tom J. Hunt and family.
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Printed in The Davis News on Aug. 4, 1921; Reprinted with permission
Ed Hunt Buried Here Yesterday with Military Honors
The body of Charles Edward Hunt, who was killed in action in France on Sept. 28, 1918, arrived at Davis Tuesday morning at 11:12. A large crowd of Davis friends met the train which brought the body in.
The remains were carried to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Hunt, from which place the funeral possession was formed at 3:00 yesterday afternoon, proceeding to Green Hill cemetery where a military funeral was conducted by the Sulphur post of the American Legion, in command of Vice Commander Charles N. Harden. After the body had been lowered into the grave, three volleys were fired by the firing squad, after which the bugler played 'taps.'
The memorial address was made by Rev. G. W. Lee of Sulphur. He eulogized the life of the deceased soldier and of the thousands of other brave boys who made the supreme sacrifice in the great war, commending their unselfishness, bravery and loyalty to flag and nation. He praised the patriotism of the American boys and told how they unflinchingly bore the burden and horrors of war that freedom and Christianity might not be swept from the face of the earth. He also said we had not kept faith with the boys--that we promised them everything when they were going to war, but had refused them what they asked for upon their return. The address was fine and quite appropriate.
The funeral was by odds the largest ever held in Davis. The business houses of Davis closed from 3 to 5:00 out of respect for the departed Davis hero and also that all might attend the funeral.
Charles Edward Hunt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Hunt, was born at Petty, Lamar County, Texas October 8, 1889. With 70 Murray County boys, he left home here on Sept. 20, 1917 for Camp Travis, Texas. He remained there about nine months, then went overseas. After a short stay there he advanced to the St. Mehiel front, where on Sept. 28, 1918, he was severely injured by gas and carried to the hospital, and while being transferred to another hospital was killed by a shell which exploded nearby. He was a member of the Machine Gun Co. No. 357.
Ed Hunt was a young man of noble traits and high sense of honor. Having lived in Davis many years, he had a host of friends here and his popularity was attested by the large crowd which assembled to pay a last sad tribute of respect. He was a member of the Methodist Church and lived a life of Christian fortitude. He gave his life for freedom and humanity, and that the world might be saved from tyranny and oppression. The people of Murray County shall never fail to honor the memory of this good boy and fallen hero.
Besides his parents, he is survived by five brothers and two sisters, George, Jeff, Price, Claude and Andrew Hunt and Mrs. Percy Ayers and Mrs. Emmet Oakley.
Ed Hunt Killed in France
On Tuesday evening about 8 o'clock T. J. Hunt of this city received a message from Adjutant General Harris at Washington saying it was officially reported that his son Chas. E. Hunt died of wounds in France on Sept. 28th.
The sad news was received with sorrow by Davis friends. He was the first Davis boy to fall in France. Ed Hunt was born Oct. 9, 1890, in Lamar county, Texas, coming with his parents to Oklahoma about 16 years ago. He was called to the colors in September, 1917, being among the first sent to Camp Travis for training and never got to come home. He was a member of Machine Gun Co. 357, of the 90th division which left for France in June and recently got on the firing line. He has two more brothers in France, Claud who went with him, and Price, who went later. Another brother, Jeff, is at Camp Pike, Ark.
Ed Hunt was a fine young man – one that everybody liked and thought well of him. His generosity and unselfishness followed him to the grave. He gave his life that others might live in peace. The sorrow of his parents and other relatives is shared by Davis friends. Suitable memorial services will be held as soon as the influenza epidemic will permit.
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Printed in The Davis News on Oct. 31, 1918; Reprinted with permission
Card of Thanks.
We wish to thank the friends who came to us with words of comfort and beautiful flowers on the death of our precious boy Ed, who was killed on the battlefield of far away France. It is so hard to give him up but God's will be done. We know that his life was such that he has gone to a brighter, better world where there is no more sorrow and heartaches, but there is a vacant place in our home that can never be filled.
Mr. And Mrs. Tom J. Hunt and family.
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Printed in The Davis News on Aug. 4, 1921; Reprinted with permission
Ed Hunt Buried Here Yesterday with Military Honors
The body of Charles Edward Hunt, who was killed in action in France on Sept. 28, 1918, arrived at Davis Tuesday morning at 11:12. A large crowd of Davis friends met the train which brought the body in.
The remains were carried to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Hunt, from which place the funeral possession was formed at 3:00 yesterday afternoon, proceeding to Green Hill cemetery where a military funeral was conducted by the Sulphur post of the American Legion, in command of Vice Commander Charles N. Harden. After the body had been lowered into the grave, three volleys were fired by the firing squad, after which the bugler played 'taps.'
The memorial address was made by Rev. G. W. Lee of Sulphur. He eulogized the life of the deceased soldier and of the thousands of other brave boys who made the supreme sacrifice in the great war, commending their unselfishness, bravery and loyalty to flag and nation. He praised the patriotism of the American boys and told how they unflinchingly bore the burden and horrors of war that freedom and Christianity might not be swept from the face of the earth. He also said we had not kept faith with the boys--that we promised them everything when they were going to war, but had refused them what they asked for upon their return. The address was fine and quite appropriate.
The funeral was by odds the largest ever held in Davis. The business houses of Davis closed from 3 to 5:00 out of respect for the departed Davis hero and also that all might attend the funeral.
Charles Edward Hunt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Hunt, was born at Petty, Lamar County, Texas October 8, 1889. With 70 Murray County boys, he left home here on Sept. 20, 1917 for Camp Travis, Texas. He remained there about nine months, then went overseas. After a short stay there he advanced to the St. Mehiel front, where on Sept. 28, 1918, he was severely injured by gas and carried to the hospital, and while being transferred to another hospital was killed by a shell which exploded nearby. He was a member of the Machine Gun Co. No. 357.
Ed Hunt was a young man of noble traits and high sense of honor. Having lived in Davis many years, he had a host of friends here and his popularity was attested by the large crowd which assembled to pay a last sad tribute of respect. He was a member of the Methodist Church and lived a life of Christian fortitude. He gave his life for freedom and humanity, and that the world might be saved from tyranny and oppression. The people of Murray County shall never fail to honor the memory of this good boy and fallen hero.
Besides his parents, he is survived by five brothers and two sisters, George, Jeff, Price, Claude and Andrew Hunt and Mrs. Percy Ayers and Mrs. Emmet Oakley.
Printed in The Davis News on Oct. 24, 1918; Reprinted with permission.
Ed Hunt Killed in France
On Tuesday evening about 8 o'clock T. J. Hunt of this city received a message from Adjutant General Harris at Washington saying it was officially reported that his son Chas. E. Hunt died of wounds in France on Sept. 28th.
The sad news was received with sorrow by Davis friends. He was the first Davis boy to fall in France. Ed Hunt was born Oct. 9, 1890, in Lamar county, Texas, coming with his parents to Oklahoma about 16 years ago. He was called to the colors in September, 1917, being among the first sent to Camp Travis for training and never got to come home. He was a member of Machine Gun Co. 357, of the 90th division which left for France in June and recently got on the firing line. He has two more brothers in France, Claud who went with him, and Price, who went later. Another brother, Jeff, is at Camp Pike, Ark.
Ed Hunt was a fine young man – one that everybody liked and thought well of him. His generosity and unselfishness followed him to the grave. He gave his life that others might live in peace. The sorrow of his parents and other relatives is shared by Davis friends. Suitable memorial services will be held as soon as the influenza epidemic will permit.
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Printed in The Davis News on Oct. 31, 1918; Reprinted with permission
Card of Thanks.
We wish to thank the friends who came to us with words of comfort and beautiful flowers on the death of our precious boy Ed, who was killed on the battlefield of far away France. It is so hard to give him up but God's will be done. We know that his life was such that he has gone to a brighter, better world where there is no more sorrow and heartaches, but there is a vacant place in our home that can never be filled.
Mr. And Mrs. Tom J. Hunt and family.
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Printed in The Davis News on Aug. 4, 1921; Reprinted with permission
Ed Hunt Buried Here Yesterday with Military Honors
The body of Charles Edward Hunt, who was killed in action in France on Sept. 28, 1918, arrived at Davis Tuesday morning at 11:12. A large crowd of Davis friends met the train which brought the body in.
The remains were carried to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Hunt, from which place the funeral possession was formed at 3:00 yesterday afternoon, proceeding to Green Hill cemetery where a military funeral was conducted by the Sulphur post of the American Legion, in command of Vice Commander Charles N. Harden. After the body had been lowered into the grave, three volleys were fired by the firing squad, after which the bugler played 'taps.'
The memorial address was made by Rev. G. W. Lee of Sulphur. He eulogized the life of the deceased soldier and of the thousands of other brave boys who made the supreme sacrifice in the great war, commending their unselfishness, bravery and loyalty to flag and nation. He praised the patriotism of the American boys and told how they unflinchingly bore the burden and horrors of war that freedom and Christianity might not be swept from the face of the earth. He also said we had not kept faith with the boys--that we promised them everything when they were going to war, but had refused them what they asked for upon their return. The address was fine and quite appropriate.
The funeral was by odds the largest ever held in Davis. The business houses of Davis closed from 3 to 5:00 out of respect for the departed Davis hero and also that all might attend the funeral.
Charles Edward Hunt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Hunt, was born at Petty, Lamar County, Texas October 8, 1889. With 70 Murray County boys, he left home here on Sept. 20, 1917 for Camp Travis, Texas. He remained there about nine months, then went overseas. After a short stay there he advanced to the St. Mehiel front, where on Sept. 28, 1918, he was severely injured by gas and carried to the hospital, and while being transferred to another hospital was killed by a shell which exploded nearby. He was a member of the Machine Gun Co. No. 357.
Ed Hunt was a young man of noble traits and high sense of honor. Having lived in Davis many years, he had a host of friends here and his popularity was attested by the large crowd which assembled to pay a last sad tribute of respect. He was a member of the Methodist Church and lived a life of Christian fortitude. He gave his life for freedom and humanity, and that the world might be saved from tyranny and oppression. The people of Murray County shall never fail to honor the memory of this good boy and fallen hero.
Besides his parents, he is survived by five brothers and two sisters, George, Jeff, Price, Claude and Andrew Hunt and Mrs. Percy Ayers and Mrs. Emmet Oakley.
Ed Hunt Killed in France
On Tuesday evening about 8 o'clock T. J. Hunt of this city received a message from Adjutant General Harris at Washington saying it was officially reported that his son Chas. E. Hunt died of wounds in France on Sept. 28th.
The sad news was received with sorrow by Davis friends. He was the first Davis boy to fall in France. Ed Hunt was born Oct. 9, 1890, in Lamar county, Texas, coming with his parents to Oklahoma about 16 years ago. He was called to the colors in September, 1917, being among the first sent to Camp Travis for training and never got to come home. He was a member of Machine Gun Co. 357, of the 90th division which left for France in June and recently got on the firing line. He has two more brothers in France, Claud who went with him, and Price, who went later. Another brother, Jeff, is at Camp Pike, Ark.
Ed Hunt was a fine young man – one that everybody liked and thought well of him. His generosity and unselfishness followed him to the grave. He gave his life that others might live in peace. The sorrow of his parents and other relatives is shared by Davis friends. Suitable memorial services will be held as soon as the influenza epidemic will permit.
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Printed in The Davis News on Oct. 31, 1918; Reprinted with permission
Card of Thanks.
We wish to thank the friends who came to us with words of comfort and beautiful flowers on the death of our precious boy Ed, who was killed on the battlefield of far away France. It is so hard to give him up but God's will be done. We know that his life was such that he has gone to a brighter, better world where there is no more sorrow and heartaches, but there is a vacant place in our home that can never be filled.
Mr. And Mrs. Tom J. Hunt and family.
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Printed in The Davis News on Aug. 4, 1921; Reprinted with permission
Ed Hunt Buried Here Yesterday with Military Honors
The body of Charles Edward Hunt, who was killed in action in France on Sept. 28, 1918, arrived at Davis Tuesday morning at 11:12. A large crowd of Davis friends met the train which brought the body in.
The remains were carried to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Hunt, from which place the funeral possession was formed at 3:00 yesterday afternoon, proceeding to Green Hill cemetery where a military funeral was conducted by the Sulphur post of the American Legion, in command of Vice Commander Charles N. Harden. After the body had been lowered into the grave, three volleys were fired by the firing squad, after which the bugler played 'taps.'
The memorial address was made by Rev. G. W. Lee of Sulphur. He eulogized the life of the deceased soldier and of the thousands of other brave boys who made the supreme sacrifice in the great war, commending their unselfishness, bravery and loyalty to flag and nation. He praised the patriotism of the American boys and told how they unflinchingly bore the burden and horrors of war that freedom and Christianity might not be swept from the face of the earth. He also said we had not kept faith with the boys--that we promised them everything when they were going to war, but had refused them what they asked for upon their return. The address was fine and quite appropriate.
The funeral was by odds the largest ever held in Davis. The business houses of Davis closed from 3 to 5:00 out of respect for the departed Davis hero and also that all might attend the funeral.
Charles Edward Hunt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Hunt, was born at Petty, Lamar County, Texas October 8, 1889. With 70 Murray County boys, he left home here on Sept. 20, 1917 for Camp Travis, Texas. He remained there about nine months, then went overseas. After a short stay there he advanced to the St. Mehiel front, where on Sept. 28, 1918, he was severely injured by gas and carried to the hospital, and while being transferred to another hospital was killed by a shell which exploded nearby. He was a member of the Machine Gun Co. No. 357.
Ed Hunt was a young man of noble traits and high sense of honor. Having lived in Davis many years, he had a host of friends here and his popularity was attested by the large crowd which assembled to pay a last sad tribute of respect. He was a member of the Methodist Church and lived a life of Christian fortitude. He gave his life for freedom and humanity, and that the world might be saved from tyranny and oppression. The people of Murray County shall never fail to honor the memory of this good boy and fallen hero.
Besides his parents, he is survived by five brothers and two sisters, George, Jeff, Price, Claude and Andrew Hunt and Mrs. Percy Ayers and Mrs. Emmet Oakley.
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A.E.F. M.G. Co. 357 Inf.
"He died that others might live"
Camp Travis Tex. Sept. 28, 1917
France June 7, 1918
Gassed Sept. 26
Killed 28, by bomb,
At St. Mehiel France
Shipped to states
Burried Aug. 3, 1921
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