Was initially buried in France, however, in November of 1920, he was returned to his family and re-interred in Palacios Cemetery.
HOLD FUNERAL FOR GOLD STAR SOLDIER
Red Cross Assists in Doing Honor Over Body of Cyrille Foisey
WITH ARMY IN GERMANY
Fourteen Uniformed Companions Act as Pall Bearers and Guards―Buried Beside Mother
With the greatest part of the people of the town in attendance, Palacios Friday paid tribute over the body of Cyrille Foisey, who died while a member of the American army of Occupation in Germany. His was the first body of a man from this section of the county to be returned the Untied States for burial.
The J. O. Davis building was decorated with flowers, palms, flags for the occasion. Surrounding the bier were various floral decorations, one a great gold star, another an American flag made of red and white roses with blue heliotrope. Another floral pierce was the flowered lettering, "A E F" set into a green background. All the work, as well as many of the funeral arrangements, were made by the local chapter of the Red Cross.
In the packed building, Rev. G. F. Gillespie gave an opening prayer, and 14 soldiers, most of whom were members of Foisey's company, surrounded the bier. A quartette sang "My Faith Looks Up to Thee." Rev. H. A. Echols read a scriptural passage, and was followed by a male trio in "Abide With Me." The funeral sermon was delivered by Mr. Gillespie, who selected John 13:15 as his text. The choir closed with "America."
Soldiers in uniform acted as pall bearers. An automobile procession accompanied the body to the cemetery where the bugler blew taps as the body was lowered into the grave beside the body of the departed's mother.
Those attending the funeral from out of town were Mrs. C. J. Schram of Fayetteville; Mrs. Eldred of Houston; Miss Jennie Curneal of Blessing; the departed's brother from near San Antonio; Mr. and Mrs. John Vaclavik and sons, from Blessing; Major Selkirk White, Blessing; Nathan Danistrom [Dahlstrom], LaWard; the escort was Cor. J. P. Connelly. Among the Palacios ex-soldiers who acted in connection with the funeral were Emmet Margerum, Henry Barnett, John Wolf, U. P. Fant, Claud Allen and Andrew Gomez.
Cyrille Marion Foisey was born at Jefferson, South Dakota, December 11, 1893. He was the son of Alfred F. Foisey and came to Texas with his father in 1899 and grew to manhood in Wharton and Matagorda counties.
His military service began when he was inducted into the service of his country on September 19, 1917 at Camp Travis, Texas, where he was in training until June 6, 1918 when his company, The Supply Company of the 360th Regiment Infantry, of the 90th Division entrained for overseas ………. Arriving at South-……… England, June 21, …….. on June 23, in ……….regiment was in action ……. The St. Mihiel and ……..Argonne engagements ……..the signing of the Armistice were with the Army of Occupation and located at Beltigen, Germany, where Cyrille met his death on February 8, 1919. [Paper was torn]
His father and several brothers and sisters survive him to mourn his loss.
Palacios Beacon, November 19, 1920
Article courtesy of Shirley L. Brown
HOLD FUNERAL FOR GOLD STAR SOLDIER
Red Cross Assists in Doing Honor Over Body of Cyrille Foisey
WITH ARMY IN GERMANY
Fourteen Uniformed Companions Act as Pall Bearers and Guards―Buried Beside Mother
With the greatest part of the people of the town in attendance, Palacios Friday paid tribute over the body of Cyrille Foisey, who died while a member of the American army of Occupation in Germany. His was the first body of a man from this section of the county to be returned the Untied States for burial.
The J. O. Davis building was decorated with flowers, palms, flags for the occasion. Surrounding the bier were various floral decorations, one a great gold star, another an American flag made of red and white roses with blue heliotrope. Another floral pierce was the flowered lettering, "A E F" set into a green background. All the work, as well as many of the funeral arrangements, were made by the local chapter of the Red Cross.
In the packed building, Rev. G. F. Gillespie gave an opening prayer, and 14 soldiers, most of whom were members of Foisey's company, surrounded the bier. A quartette sang "My Faith Looks Up to Thee." Rev. H. A. Echols read a scriptural passage, and was followed by a male trio in "Abide With Me." The funeral sermon was delivered by Mr. Gillespie, who selected John 13:15 as his text. The choir closed with "America."
Soldiers in uniform acted as pall bearers. An automobile procession accompanied the body to the cemetery where the bugler blew taps as the body was lowered into the grave beside the body of the departed's mother.
Those attending the funeral from out of town were Mrs. C. J. Schram of Fayetteville; Mrs. Eldred of Houston; Miss Jennie Curneal of Blessing; the departed's brother from near San Antonio; Mr. and Mrs. John Vaclavik and sons, from Blessing; Major Selkirk White, Blessing; Nathan Danistrom [Dahlstrom], LaWard; the escort was Cor. J. P. Connelly. Among the Palacios ex-soldiers who acted in connection with the funeral were Emmet Margerum, Henry Barnett, John Wolf, U. P. Fant, Claud Allen and Andrew Gomez.
Cyrille Marion Foisey was born at Jefferson, South Dakota, December 11, 1893. He was the son of Alfred F. Foisey and came to Texas with his father in 1899 and grew to manhood in Wharton and Matagorda counties.
His military service began when he was inducted into the service of his country on September 19, 1917 at Camp Travis, Texas, where he was in training until June 6, 1918 when his company, The Supply Company of the 360th Regiment Infantry, of the 90th Division entrained for overseas ………. Arriving at South-……… England, June 21, …….. on June 23, in ……….regiment was in action ……. The St. Mihiel and ……..Argonne engagements ……..the signing of the Armistice were with the Army of Occupation and located at Beltigen, Germany, where Cyrille met his death on February 8, 1919. [Paper was torn]
His father and several brothers and sisters survive him to mourn his loss.
Palacios Beacon, November 19, 1920
Article courtesy of Shirley L. Brown
Was initially buried in France, however, in November of 1920, he was returned to his family and re-interred in Palacios Cemetery.
HOLD FUNERAL FOR GOLD STAR SOLDIER
Red Cross Assists in Doing Honor Over Body of Cyrille Foisey
WITH ARMY IN GERMANY
Fourteen Uniformed Companions Act as Pall Bearers and Guards―Buried Beside Mother
With the greatest part of the people of the town in attendance, Palacios Friday paid tribute over the body of Cyrille Foisey, who died while a member of the American army of Occupation in Germany. His was the first body of a man from this section of the county to be returned the Untied States for burial.
The J. O. Davis building was decorated with flowers, palms, flags for the occasion. Surrounding the bier were various floral decorations, one a great gold star, another an American flag made of red and white roses with blue heliotrope. Another floral pierce was the flowered lettering, "A E F" set into a green background. All the work, as well as many of the funeral arrangements, were made by the local chapter of the Red Cross.
In the packed building, Rev. G. F. Gillespie gave an opening prayer, and 14 soldiers, most of whom were members of Foisey's company, surrounded the bier. A quartette sang "My Faith Looks Up to Thee." Rev. H. A. Echols read a scriptural passage, and was followed by a male trio in "Abide With Me." The funeral sermon was delivered by Mr. Gillespie, who selected John 13:15 as his text. The choir closed with "America."
Soldiers in uniform acted as pall bearers. An automobile procession accompanied the body to the cemetery where the bugler blew taps as the body was lowered into the grave beside the body of the departed's mother.
Those attending the funeral from out of town were Mrs. C. J. Schram of Fayetteville; Mrs. Eldred of Houston; Miss Jennie Curneal of Blessing; the departed's brother from near San Antonio; Mr. and Mrs. John Vaclavik and sons, from Blessing; Major Selkirk White, Blessing; Nathan Danistrom [Dahlstrom], LaWard; the escort was Cor. J. P. Connelly. Among the Palacios ex-soldiers who acted in connection with the funeral were Emmet Margerum, Henry Barnett, John Wolf, U. P. Fant, Claud Allen and Andrew Gomez.
Cyrille Marion Foisey was born at Jefferson, South Dakota, December 11, 1893. He was the son of Alfred F. Foisey and came to Texas with his father in 1899 and grew to manhood in Wharton and Matagorda counties.
His military service began when he was inducted into the service of his country on September 19, 1917 at Camp Travis, Texas, where he was in training until June 6, 1918 when his company, The Supply Company of the 360th Regiment Infantry, of the 90th Division entrained for overseas ………. Arriving at South-……… England, June 21, …….. on June 23, in ……….regiment was in action ……. The St. Mihiel and ……..Argonne engagements ……..the signing of the Armistice were with the Army of Occupation and located at Beltigen, Germany, where Cyrille met his death on February 8, 1919. [Paper was torn]
His father and several brothers and sisters survive him to mourn his loss.
Palacios Beacon, November 19, 1920
Article courtesy of Shirley L. Brown
HOLD FUNERAL FOR GOLD STAR SOLDIER
Red Cross Assists in Doing Honor Over Body of Cyrille Foisey
WITH ARMY IN GERMANY
Fourteen Uniformed Companions Act as Pall Bearers and Guards―Buried Beside Mother
With the greatest part of the people of the town in attendance, Palacios Friday paid tribute over the body of Cyrille Foisey, who died while a member of the American army of Occupation in Germany. His was the first body of a man from this section of the county to be returned the Untied States for burial.
The J. O. Davis building was decorated with flowers, palms, flags for the occasion. Surrounding the bier were various floral decorations, one a great gold star, another an American flag made of red and white roses with blue heliotrope. Another floral pierce was the flowered lettering, "A E F" set into a green background. All the work, as well as many of the funeral arrangements, were made by the local chapter of the Red Cross.
In the packed building, Rev. G. F. Gillespie gave an opening prayer, and 14 soldiers, most of whom were members of Foisey's company, surrounded the bier. A quartette sang "My Faith Looks Up to Thee." Rev. H. A. Echols read a scriptural passage, and was followed by a male trio in "Abide With Me." The funeral sermon was delivered by Mr. Gillespie, who selected John 13:15 as his text. The choir closed with "America."
Soldiers in uniform acted as pall bearers. An automobile procession accompanied the body to the cemetery where the bugler blew taps as the body was lowered into the grave beside the body of the departed's mother.
Those attending the funeral from out of town were Mrs. C. J. Schram of Fayetteville; Mrs. Eldred of Houston; Miss Jennie Curneal of Blessing; the departed's brother from near San Antonio; Mr. and Mrs. John Vaclavik and sons, from Blessing; Major Selkirk White, Blessing; Nathan Danistrom [Dahlstrom], LaWard; the escort was Cor. J. P. Connelly. Among the Palacios ex-soldiers who acted in connection with the funeral were Emmet Margerum, Henry Barnett, John Wolf, U. P. Fant, Claud Allen and Andrew Gomez.
Cyrille Marion Foisey was born at Jefferson, South Dakota, December 11, 1893. He was the son of Alfred F. Foisey and came to Texas with his father in 1899 and grew to manhood in Wharton and Matagorda counties.
His military service began when he was inducted into the service of his country on September 19, 1917 at Camp Travis, Texas, where he was in training until June 6, 1918 when his company, The Supply Company of the 360th Regiment Infantry, of the 90th Division entrained for overseas ………. Arriving at South-……… England, June 21, …….. on June 23, in ……….regiment was in action ……. The St. Mihiel and ……..Argonne engagements ……..the signing of the Armistice were with the Army of Occupation and located at Beltigen, Germany, where Cyrille met his death on February 8, 1919. [Paper was torn]
His father and several brothers and sisters survive him to mourn his loss.
Palacios Beacon, November 19, 1920
Article courtesy of Shirley L. Brown
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