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Clinton “Buff” Lunsford

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Clinton “Buff” Lunsford

Birth
Jackson County, Kentucky, USA
Death
28 Jul 1966 (aged 67)
Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Dreyfus, Madison County, Kentucky, USA Add to Map
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Pvt. Co. E 167 Infantry World War I. he 167th Infantry saw its first action during the Second Battle of the Marne 18 July 1918. Its fiercest fighting occurred in July 1918 during the Battle of Soissons against German strong points at the Croix Blanche and Croix Rouge farms in Aisne. The regiment forced a German retreat and secured a crossing over the river Ourcq, which helped Allied troops dislodge entrenched Germans from their positions in France. Due to poor planning and coordination, the victory came at a heavy cost for the 167th, which lost over 160 men. The commander of the supporting 168th Infantry and the commander of 84th Brigade, higher HQ of the 167th, were both relieved of their duty. Soldiers of the 167th were subsequently recognized for their actions and service, and a memorial to the 42nd Division was established there in 2011–12. Below is a letter Clinton wrote to his Father after this battle.
Mr. James Lunsford
Dreyfus,Kentucky
Dear Father-
I will write you a few lines to let you know I am well at present,hope you are the same. Well,I would have written sooner,but have been at the front for some time and couldn't get to mail any letters.
Well I was in one battle,and came out safe. We are back for a rest; the Germans had great loses.
Well I guess I had better close.With much love.
Clinton Lunsford
Co.E,167 US Inf.,A.E.F.
Pvt. Co. E 167 Infantry World War I. he 167th Infantry saw its first action during the Second Battle of the Marne 18 July 1918. Its fiercest fighting occurred in July 1918 during the Battle of Soissons against German strong points at the Croix Blanche and Croix Rouge farms in Aisne. The regiment forced a German retreat and secured a crossing over the river Ourcq, which helped Allied troops dislodge entrenched Germans from their positions in France. Due to poor planning and coordination, the victory came at a heavy cost for the 167th, which lost over 160 men. The commander of the supporting 168th Infantry and the commander of 84th Brigade, higher HQ of the 167th, were both relieved of their duty. Soldiers of the 167th were subsequently recognized for their actions and service, and a memorial to the 42nd Division was established there in 2011–12. Below is a letter Clinton wrote to his Father after this battle.
Mr. James Lunsford
Dreyfus,Kentucky
Dear Father-
I will write you a few lines to let you know I am well at present,hope you are the same. Well,I would have written sooner,but have been at the front for some time and couldn't get to mail any letters.
Well I was in one battle,and came out safe. We are back for a rest; the Germans had great loses.
Well I guess I had better close.With much love.
Clinton Lunsford
Co.E,167 US Inf.,A.E.F.

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  • Created by: JFJN
  • Added: Jun 21, 2008
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27715926/clinton-lunsford: accessed ), memorial page for Clinton “Buff” Lunsford (2 Oct 1898–28 Jul 1966), Find a Grave Memorial ID 27715926, citing Dreyfus Church of Christ Cemetery, Dreyfus, Madison County, Kentucky, USA; Maintained by JFJN (contributor 46976255).