Pvt. US Army Co. C 5th Field Signal Bat. Killed in action 10/4/1918
American Legion Post #223 in Sumner, Iowa named after Thomas E Woods
Sumner Gazette, Thursday, November 21, 1918
MEMORIAL SERVICES HELD FOR THOMAS WOOD
HELD LAST FRIDAY MORNING AT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN FRONT A HUGE THRONG—FINE MEMORIAL SERMON
Memorial services for Thomas E. Woods, who was killed in action on the 4th of October were held at the Immaculate Conception church Friday morning. The church was filled with people of all denominations, relatives and friends from Sumner, Westgate, Oelwein and Fairbank and New Hampton. Members of the G. A. R. marched in a body. The interior of the church was decorated with American flags, to the right of the altar hung the American flag and to the left hung the church service flag with its gold star for Thomas. The respect, in which the young man was held, was evidenced by the tears shed during the services. Two of his schoolmates, Lloyd Wells and Aug. Hurwitz together with Leo Hughes, John Corkery, Floyd Duffy and Cecil Corkery acted as pallbearers. During the services the choir rendered some beautiful services. The Requiem High Mass being over Father O'Donnell ascended the altar steps and turning towards the immense crowd of sympathizers and mourners, said In part:
"Thus did this man die leaving not only to the young man but also to the whole nation the memory of his death for an example of virtue and fortitude. …(3 columns of type)… Blessed be your ashes and may the peace of God fill the hearts, Thomas J. of your parents."
After the sermon the congregation arose and sang the Star Spangled Banner. He leaves to mourn his loss besides his father and mother, two sisters, Mary and Gertrude one brother, Joseph, and several aunts and uncles.
Additional information submitted by Contributor: Cheryl Locher Moonen (47601076)
WWI
Death Day: 4. Oct. 1918
Death Location: France
Rank: Private
Branch: US Army
Regiment: 5th Field Signal Battalion
Division:
Company: C
Casualty: KIA
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/182Wzn2FEUqXDtqc7fcobCOJ0L75bd4VfFsA80DKzYgM/edit#gid=1454056177
American Legion Post #223 in Sumner, Iowa named after Thomas E Woods
Sumner Gazette, Thursday, November 21, 1918
MEMORIAL SERVICES HELD FOR THOMAS WOOD
HELD LAST FRIDAY MORNING AT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN FRONT A HUGE THRONG—FINE MEMORIAL SERMON
Memorial services for Thomas E. Woods, who was killed in action on the 4th of October were held at the Immaculate Conception church Friday morning. The church was filled with people of all denominations, relatives and friends from Sumner, Westgate, Oelwein and Fairbank and New Hampton. Members of the G. A. R. marched in a body. The interior of the church was decorated with American flags, to the right of the altar hung the American flag and to the left hung the church service flag with its gold star for Thomas. The respect, in which the young man was held, was evidenced by the tears shed during the services. Two of his schoolmates, Lloyd Wells and Aug. Hurwitz together with Leo Hughes, John Corkery, Floyd Duffy and Cecil Corkery acted as pallbearers. During the services the choir rendered some beautiful services. The Requiem High Mass being over Father O'Donnell ascended the altar steps and turning towards the immense crowd of sympathizers and mourners, said In part:
"Thus did this man die leaving not only to the young man but also to the whole nation the memory of his death for an example of virtue and fortitude. …(3 columns of type)… Blessed be your ashes and may the peace of God fill the hearts, Thomas J. of your parents."
After the sermon the congregation arose and sang the Star Spangled Banner. He leaves to mourn his loss besides his father and mother, two sisters, Mary and Gertrude one brother, Joseph, and several aunts and uncles.
Additional information submitted by Contributor: Cheryl Locher Moonen (47601076)
WWI
Death Day: 4. Oct. 1918
Death Location: France
Rank: Private
Branch: US Army
Regiment: 5th Field Signal Battalion
Division:
Company: C
Casualty: KIA
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/182Wzn2FEUqXDtqc7fcobCOJ0L75bd4VfFsA80DKzYgM/edit#gid=1454056177
Pvt. US Army Co. C 5th Field Signal Bat. Killed in action 10/4/1918
American Legion Post #223 in Sumner, Iowa named after Thomas E Woods
Sumner Gazette, Thursday, November 21, 1918
MEMORIAL SERVICES HELD FOR THOMAS WOOD
HELD LAST FRIDAY MORNING AT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN FRONT A HUGE THRONG—FINE MEMORIAL SERMON
Memorial services for Thomas E. Woods, who was killed in action on the 4th of October were held at the Immaculate Conception church Friday morning. The church was filled with people of all denominations, relatives and friends from Sumner, Westgate, Oelwein and Fairbank and New Hampton. Members of the G. A. R. marched in a body. The interior of the church was decorated with American flags, to the right of the altar hung the American flag and to the left hung the church service flag with its gold star for Thomas. The respect, in which the young man was held, was evidenced by the tears shed during the services. Two of his schoolmates, Lloyd Wells and Aug. Hurwitz together with Leo Hughes, John Corkery, Floyd Duffy and Cecil Corkery acted as pallbearers. During the services the choir rendered some beautiful services. The Requiem High Mass being over Father O'Donnell ascended the altar steps and turning towards the immense crowd of sympathizers and mourners, said In part:
"Thus did this man die leaving not only to the young man but also to the whole nation the memory of his death for an example of virtue and fortitude. …(3 columns of type)… Blessed be your ashes and may the peace of God fill the hearts, Thomas J. of your parents."
After the sermon the congregation arose and sang the Star Spangled Banner. He leaves to mourn his loss besides his father and mother, two sisters, Mary and Gertrude one brother, Joseph, and several aunts and uncles.
Additional information submitted by Contributor: Cheryl Locher Moonen (47601076)
WWI
Death Day: 4. Oct. 1918
Death Location: France
Rank: Private
Branch: US Army
Regiment: 5th Field Signal Battalion
Division:
Company: C
Casualty: KIA
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/182Wzn2FEUqXDtqc7fcobCOJ0L75bd4VfFsA80DKzYgM/edit#gid=1454056177
American Legion Post #223 in Sumner, Iowa named after Thomas E Woods
Sumner Gazette, Thursday, November 21, 1918
MEMORIAL SERVICES HELD FOR THOMAS WOOD
HELD LAST FRIDAY MORNING AT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN FRONT A HUGE THRONG—FINE MEMORIAL SERMON
Memorial services for Thomas E. Woods, who was killed in action on the 4th of October were held at the Immaculate Conception church Friday morning. The church was filled with people of all denominations, relatives and friends from Sumner, Westgate, Oelwein and Fairbank and New Hampton. Members of the G. A. R. marched in a body. The interior of the church was decorated with American flags, to the right of the altar hung the American flag and to the left hung the church service flag with its gold star for Thomas. The respect, in which the young man was held, was evidenced by the tears shed during the services. Two of his schoolmates, Lloyd Wells and Aug. Hurwitz together with Leo Hughes, John Corkery, Floyd Duffy and Cecil Corkery acted as pallbearers. During the services the choir rendered some beautiful services. The Requiem High Mass being over Father O'Donnell ascended the altar steps and turning towards the immense crowd of sympathizers and mourners, said In part:
"Thus did this man die leaving not only to the young man but also to the whole nation the memory of his death for an example of virtue and fortitude. …(3 columns of type)… Blessed be your ashes and may the peace of God fill the hearts, Thomas J. of your parents."
After the sermon the congregation arose and sang the Star Spangled Banner. He leaves to mourn his loss besides his father and mother, two sisters, Mary and Gertrude one brother, Joseph, and several aunts and uncles.
Additional information submitted by Contributor: Cheryl Locher Moonen (47601076)
WWI
Death Day: 4. Oct. 1918
Death Location: France
Rank: Private
Branch: US Army
Regiment: 5th Field Signal Battalion
Division:
Company: C
Casualty: KIA
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/182Wzn2FEUqXDtqc7fcobCOJ0L75bd4VfFsA80DKzYgM/edit#gid=1454056177
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