Notes from Bigham Funeral Home - 1916-1945

Drew was killed in Action - 1918. Father was Ishom Amos and mother was Retta Brannick.
- Raylene
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Pvt, Co I, 361 Inf, 91 Div, AEF, WW I; Killed in Action; Rest in Peace.
- Wild West Division
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I recently came into possession of a book about the history of Company I in World War I. My grandfather had been the Captain of Company I for a period of time. I thought it might be nice to include in the memorial.

Excerpt from :
Company I
361st Infantry
Over Here And Over There

Kilham Stationery And Printing Company
Portland, Oregon

Drew C. Amos
“Brave soul, whose last strong breath was given, in
That noble strife. Could ever we weave so grand a
Wreath to crown thee for thy given life?”
Those who knew Amos best, loved him. Those who knew him little, admired him. The world must honor him. His life was laid down in one of the bravest charges by any unit of the 91st Division. When an orchard in from of Epinonville proved too much for bigger units, Company I was sent in to clean it out. The boys charged against the almost impenetrable barrier of well-placed Boche machine guns, with a willingness and determination that should cause every loyal American to thrill with pride. AS loyal and brave a man as any, in that little group of bold warriors, was Drew C. Amos. He was one of the first in the advance upon the enemy and he fought with the keen determination that is always evident in the bravest and best. We regretted deeply that he was not permitted to go on, and his loss was keenly felt. “Amos was always so jolly and talkative and was always trying to be helpful and keep our spirits up,” and this was a hard thing to do under trying conditions.
It was only a big and noble-minded man that could hold such thoughts for those with whom he associated.
Contributor: quadraticman (47105810) • [email protected])
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Notes from Bigham Funeral Home - 1916-1945

Drew was killed in Action - 1918. Father was Ishom Amos and mother was Retta Brannick.
- Raylene
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Pvt, Co I, 361 Inf, 91 Div, AEF, WW I; Killed in Action; Rest in Peace.
- Wild West Division
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I recently came into possession of a book about the history of Company I in World War I. My grandfather had been the Captain of Company I for a period of time. I thought it might be nice to include in the memorial.

Excerpt from :
Company I
361st Infantry
Over Here And Over There

Kilham Stationery And Printing Company
Portland, Oregon

Drew C. Amos
“Brave soul, whose last strong breath was given, in
That noble strife. Could ever we weave so grand a
Wreath to crown thee for thy given life?”
Those who knew Amos best, loved him. Those who knew him little, admired him. The world must honor him. His life was laid down in one of the bravest charges by any unit of the 91st Division. When an orchard in from of Epinonville proved too much for bigger units, Company I was sent in to clean it out. The boys charged against the almost impenetrable barrier of well-placed Boche machine guns, with a willingness and determination that should cause every loyal American to thrill with pride. AS loyal and brave a man as any, in that little group of bold warriors, was Drew C. Amos. He was one of the first in the advance upon the enemy and he fought with the keen determination that is always evident in the bravest and best. We regretted deeply that he was not permitted to go on, and his loss was keenly felt. “Amos was always so jolly and talkative and was always trying to be helpful and keep our spirits up,” and this was a hard thing to do under trying conditions.
It was only a big and noble-minded man that could hold such thoughts for those with whom he associated.
Contributor: quadraticman (47105810) • [email protected])
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