Orlie died in France in 1918 while serving in WWI and was buried there; in June 1921, his body was brought back home and reinterred in the Wauneta cemetery. The same ceremony also honored two other local men who died of flu, George Gauger and Frank H. Simpson. An article about the ceremony follows Orlie's obituary.
Orlie Clinton McMullen was born March 2, 1897 at Deer Creek, Carrol Co., Indiana, and died October 14, 1918, in a hospital near Haucourt, France with influenza, age 21 years, 7 mo. 12 days.
He came to Chase County with his parents in February 1906 where he grew to manhood. In the late war, Orlie was called to the colors along with many other brave boys. He entered the service June 26, 1918, and after a short training period at Camp Funston and Dodge was sent overseas with Co. F, 313 Ammunition train, 88th division. He leaves to mourn his loss his mother, Mrs. S.C. McMullen, Wauneta, Neb., and four sisters, Mrs. J.E. McGuire, Imperial; Mrs. Leo Crowell, Wauneta, Nebr.; Mrs. W.A. Baars, Wauneta, Nebr.; and Mrs. C.O. Widger, Wauneta, Nebr., his father having died Sept. 28, 1907 and brother William June 18, 1908.
His body was laid to rest by the side of his father in Riverside cemetery, Wauneta, Nebr. The writer wishes to add that Orlie was a dutiful son and brother and was always pleasant and leaves a host of young friends who sympathize with his mothers and sisters in their bereavement.
"Three Soldiers Laid to Rest with Full Military Honors"
Perhaps the most impressive funeral ever held in Wauneta was that of our three soldiers brought from France two of whom were laid to rest in Wauneta and one in Eden Cemetery, last Saturday. A large crowd met the train that conveyed the "Old Glory covered caskets." They were escorted to the city park by the band, American Legion and Odd Fellows where the bodies lay in state until 2:00 in the afternoon with a "buddy and an Odd Fellow standing guard.
Sharply at two the crowd assembled and the Imperial Post of American Legion assisted by the Wauneta Band the M.E. church choir and Rev. Christner held a very impressive service and added a touch of American respect to the day.
From the park the procession headed to the cemetery, lead by the band, and 50 American Legion men and an endless string of cars. The American Legion had charge of the service at the grave, the Misses Eby sang, "Lead Kindly Light" prior to the salute of the firing squad, taps were sounded and the Khaki clad boys had paid their last respect to their "buddy" who died under "Old Glory", and whose remains were ever guarded under the canopy of the American flag, held dear to every true blooded American.
At the park the hearses were dispensed and the caskets conveyed to the cemetery on wagons drawn by two span of fine horses.
Truly it was a wonderful celebration of love for these, their lost comrades, that 50 ex service men march at attention for two miles to the cemetery in mud half way to their knees and stood at rigid at rigid attention through the services in a pouring rain.
Dear little flag with a golden star
Stands for a son that has gone afar,
Who gave his life for the red, white, and blue—
For the noblest cause we ever knew.
May the Stars and Stripes of Old Glory wave
O'er the grave of our dear one true and brave.
Orlie Clinton McMullen was born March 2, 1897 at Deer Creek, Carrol Co., Indiana, and died October 14, 1918, in a hospital near Haucourt, France with influenza, age 21 years, 7 mo. 12 days.
He came to Chase County with his parents in February 1906 where he grew to manhood. In the late war, Orlie was called to the colors along with many other brave boys. He entered the service June 26, 1918, and after a short training period at Camp Funston and Dodge was sent overseas with Co. F, 313 Ammunition train, 88th division. He leaves to mourn his loss his mother, Mrs. S.C. McMullen, Wauneta, Neb., and four sisters, Mrs. J.E. McGuire, Imperial; Mrs. Leo Crowell, Wauneta, Nebr.; Mrs. W.A. Baars, Wauneta, Nebr.; and Mrs. C.O. Widger, Wauneta, Nebr., his father having died Sept. 28, 1907 and brother William June 18, 1908.
His body was laid to rest by the side of his father in Riverside cemetery, Wauneta, Nebr. The writer wishes to add that Orlie was a dutiful son and brother and was always pleasant and leaves a host of young friends who sympathize with his mothers and sisters in their bereavement.
"Three Soldiers Laid to Rest with Full Military Honors"
Perhaps the most impressive funeral ever held in Wauneta was that of our three soldiers brought from France two of whom were laid to rest in Wauneta and one in Eden Cemetery, last Saturday. A large crowd met the train that conveyed the "Old Glory covered caskets." They were escorted to the city park by the band, American Legion and Odd Fellows where the bodies lay in state until 2:00 in the afternoon with a "buddy and an Odd Fellow standing guard.
Sharply at two the crowd assembled and the Imperial Post of American Legion assisted by the Wauneta Band the M.E. church choir and Rev. Christner held a very impressive service and added a touch of American respect to the day.
From the park the procession headed to the cemetery, lead by the band, and 50 American Legion men and an endless string of cars. The American Legion had charge of the service at the grave, the Misses Eby sang, "Lead Kindly Light" prior to the salute of the firing squad, taps were sounded and the Khaki clad boys had paid their last respect to their "buddy" who died under "Old Glory", and whose remains were ever guarded under the canopy of the American flag, held dear to every true blooded American.
At the park the hearses were dispensed and the caskets conveyed to the cemetery on wagons drawn by two span of fine horses.
Truly it was a wonderful celebration of love for these, their lost comrades, that 50 ex service men march at attention for two miles to the cemetery in mud half way to their knees and stood at rigid at rigid attention through the services in a pouring rain.
Dear little flag with a golden star
Stands for a son that has gone afar,
Who gave his life for the red, white, and blue—
For the noblest cause we ever knew.
May the Stars and Stripes of Old Glory wave
O'er the grave of our dear one true and brave.
Orlie died in France in 1918 while serving in WWI and was buried there; in June 1921, his body was brought back home and reinterred in the Wauneta cemetery. The same ceremony also honored two other local men who died of flu, George Gauger and Frank H. Simpson. An article about the ceremony follows Orlie's obituary.
Orlie Clinton McMullen was born March 2, 1897 at Deer Creek, Carrol Co., Indiana, and died October 14, 1918, in a hospital near Haucourt, France with influenza, age 21 years, 7 mo. 12 days.
He came to Chase County with his parents in February 1906 where he grew to manhood. In the late war, Orlie was called to the colors along with many other brave boys. He entered the service June 26, 1918, and after a short training period at Camp Funston and Dodge was sent overseas with Co. F, 313 Ammunition train, 88th division. He leaves to mourn his loss his mother, Mrs. S.C. McMullen, Wauneta, Neb., and four sisters, Mrs. J.E. McGuire, Imperial; Mrs. Leo Crowell, Wauneta, Nebr.; Mrs. W.A. Baars, Wauneta, Nebr.; and Mrs. C.O. Widger, Wauneta, Nebr., his father having died Sept. 28, 1907 and brother William June 18, 1908.
His body was laid to rest by the side of his father in Riverside cemetery, Wauneta, Nebr. The writer wishes to add that Orlie was a dutiful son and brother and was always pleasant and leaves a host of young friends who sympathize with his mothers and sisters in their bereavement.
"Three Soldiers Laid to Rest with Full Military Honors"
Perhaps the most impressive funeral ever held in Wauneta was that of our three soldiers brought from France two of whom were laid to rest in Wauneta and one in Eden Cemetery, last Saturday. A large crowd met the train that conveyed the "Old Glory covered caskets." They were escorted to the city park by the band, American Legion and Odd Fellows where the bodies lay in state until 2:00 in the afternoon with a "buddy and an Odd Fellow standing guard.
Sharply at two the crowd assembled and the Imperial Post of American Legion assisted by the Wauneta Band the M.E. church choir and Rev. Christner held a very impressive service and added a touch of American respect to the day.
From the park the procession headed to the cemetery, lead by the band, and 50 American Legion men and an endless string of cars. The American Legion had charge of the service at the grave, the Misses Eby sang, "Lead Kindly Light" prior to the salute of the firing squad, taps were sounded and the Khaki clad boys had paid their last respect to their "buddy" who died under "Old Glory", and whose remains were ever guarded under the canopy of the American flag, held dear to every true blooded American.
At the park the hearses were dispensed and the caskets conveyed to the cemetery on wagons drawn by two span of fine horses.
Truly it was a wonderful celebration of love for these, their lost comrades, that 50 ex service men march at attention for two miles to the cemetery in mud half way to their knees and stood at rigid at rigid attention through the services in a pouring rain.
Dear little flag with a golden star
Stands for a son that has gone afar,
Who gave his life for the red, white, and blue—
For the noblest cause we ever knew.
May the Stars and Stripes of Old Glory wave
O'er the grave of our dear one true and brave.
Orlie Clinton McMullen was born March 2, 1897 at Deer Creek, Carrol Co., Indiana, and died October 14, 1918, in a hospital near Haucourt, France with influenza, age 21 years, 7 mo. 12 days.
He came to Chase County with his parents in February 1906 where he grew to manhood. In the late war, Orlie was called to the colors along with many other brave boys. He entered the service June 26, 1918, and after a short training period at Camp Funston and Dodge was sent overseas with Co. F, 313 Ammunition train, 88th division. He leaves to mourn his loss his mother, Mrs. S.C. McMullen, Wauneta, Neb., and four sisters, Mrs. J.E. McGuire, Imperial; Mrs. Leo Crowell, Wauneta, Nebr.; Mrs. W.A. Baars, Wauneta, Nebr.; and Mrs. C.O. Widger, Wauneta, Nebr., his father having died Sept. 28, 1907 and brother William June 18, 1908.
His body was laid to rest by the side of his father in Riverside cemetery, Wauneta, Nebr. The writer wishes to add that Orlie was a dutiful son and brother and was always pleasant and leaves a host of young friends who sympathize with his mothers and sisters in their bereavement.
"Three Soldiers Laid to Rest with Full Military Honors"
Perhaps the most impressive funeral ever held in Wauneta was that of our three soldiers brought from France two of whom were laid to rest in Wauneta and one in Eden Cemetery, last Saturday. A large crowd met the train that conveyed the "Old Glory covered caskets." They were escorted to the city park by the band, American Legion and Odd Fellows where the bodies lay in state until 2:00 in the afternoon with a "buddy and an Odd Fellow standing guard.
Sharply at two the crowd assembled and the Imperial Post of American Legion assisted by the Wauneta Band the M.E. church choir and Rev. Christner held a very impressive service and added a touch of American respect to the day.
From the park the procession headed to the cemetery, lead by the band, and 50 American Legion men and an endless string of cars. The American Legion had charge of the service at the grave, the Misses Eby sang, "Lead Kindly Light" prior to the salute of the firing squad, taps were sounded and the Khaki clad boys had paid their last respect to their "buddy" who died under "Old Glory", and whose remains were ever guarded under the canopy of the American flag, held dear to every true blooded American.
At the park the hearses were dispensed and the caskets conveyed to the cemetery on wagons drawn by two span of fine horses.
Truly it was a wonderful celebration of love for these, their lost comrades, that 50 ex service men march at attention for two miles to the cemetery in mud half way to their knees and stood at rigid at rigid attention through the services in a pouring rain.
Dear little flag with a golden star
Stands for a son that has gone afar,
Who gave his life for the red, white, and blue—
For the noblest cause we ever knew.
May the Stars and Stripes of Old Glory wave
O'er the grave of our dear one true and brave.
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