Pvt Suttles was born in Hempstead, Waller Co., TX. He was KIA 6 Jun 1918 at the Battle of Belleau Woods, Chateau Thierry, France. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre (French Medal of Honor)and a marksmanship medal (other awards/decorations are currently being researched at this time).
Pvt Suttles was the first person killed in WWI from San Marcos, TX.
Tombstone Reads:
Maurice T. Suttles
Pro Patria
American
Expeditionary Forces
U.S. Marines
84th Co 6th Regiment
Enlisted May 20, 1917
Killed in Action
June 6, 1918
Age 20 years
(Pro Patria translates to "For Native Land")
VFW Post 3413 - Maurice T. Suttles is in the process of compiling a biographical booklet about Pvt Suttles. Any information concerning Pvt Suttles, his mother - Eula Suttles, his father - Thomas Enoch Suttles, or Lena Suttles, or any additional family members is welcome and requested. This information may be sent to the Post at 1701 Hunter Road, San Marcos, TX 78666-5201 or to me at [email protected].
Pvt Suttles was the first person killed in WWI from San Marcos, TX.
Tombstone Reads:
Maurice T. Suttles
Pro Patria
American
Expeditionary Forces
U.S. Marines
84th Co 6th Regiment
Enlisted May 20, 1917
Killed in Action
June 6, 1918
Age 20 years
(Pro Patria translates to "For Native Land")
VFW Post 3413 - Maurice T. Suttles is in the process of compiling a biographical booklet about Pvt Suttles. Any information concerning Pvt Suttles, his mother - Eula Suttles, his father - Thomas Enoch Suttles, or Lena Suttles, or any additional family members is welcome and requested. This information may be sent to the Post at 1701 Hunter Road, San Marcos, TX 78666-5201 or to me at [email protected].
Pvt Suttles was born in Hempstead, Waller Co., TX. He was KIA 6 Jun 1918 at the Battle of Belleau Woods, Chateau Thierry, France. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre (French Medal of Honor)and a marksmanship medal (other awards/decorations are currently being researched at this time).
Pvt Suttles was the first person killed in WWI from San Marcos, TX.
Tombstone Reads:
Maurice T. Suttles
Pro Patria
American
Expeditionary Forces
U.S. Marines
84th Co 6th Regiment
Enlisted May 20, 1917
Killed in Action
June 6, 1918
Age 20 years
(Pro Patria translates to "For Native Land")
VFW Post 3413 - Maurice T. Suttles is in the process of compiling a biographical booklet about Pvt Suttles. Any information concerning Pvt Suttles, his mother - Eula Suttles, his father - Thomas Enoch Suttles, or Lena Suttles, or any additional family members is welcome and requested. This information may be sent to the Post at 1701 Hunter Road, San Marcos, TX 78666-5201 or to me at [email protected].
Pvt Suttles was the first person killed in WWI from San Marcos, TX.
Tombstone Reads:
Maurice T. Suttles
Pro Patria
American
Expeditionary Forces
U.S. Marines
84th Co 6th Regiment
Enlisted May 20, 1917
Killed in Action
June 6, 1918
Age 20 years
(Pro Patria translates to "For Native Land")
VFW Post 3413 - Maurice T. Suttles is in the process of compiling a biographical booklet about Pvt Suttles. Any information concerning Pvt Suttles, his mother - Eula Suttles, his father - Thomas Enoch Suttles, or Lena Suttles, or any additional family members is welcome and requested. This information may be sent to the Post at 1701 Hunter Road, San Marcos, TX 78666-5201 or to me at [email protected].
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