Pvt. Worley was on duty in the trenches as an observer near Badonviller when an enemy shell exploded in the vicinity killing him and several other soldiers of the 168th Infantry, including Captain McHenry ☆ From the book The Price of our Heritage. In Memory of the Heroic Dead of the 168th Infantry
Guy O. Worley.
Guy O. Worley was the son of Lot Worley of Centerville, but had made his home with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Worley of Exline, his mother dying when he was small. He was born Jan. 9, 1898 and was just past 20 years old. He spent his younger years in Centerville, where his grandparents formerly lived, attended school here, and was known by many. Eight or nine years ago he went to Exline with his grandparents and attended the schools there.
He enlisted in the navy when still young and served for three years. He was back home for a few months, then went to Des Moines to work, and there enlisted in Company B of that city. He has besides his father and step mother a half sister, Edith, in Centerville. Two step brothers, Howard and Roy Parcel are in the service, and another Raymond Parcel, now at Davenport, is planning to enter the signal corps.
He was a member of the Christian church at Exline, of which he was a regular attendant when at home, and likewise found his place in the Sunday school. He was a young man with many friends both in Centerville and Exline.
The Centerville (IA) Semi Weekly Iowegian, Monday, March 11, 1918
Guy O. Worley.
Guy O. Worley wasa born near Mendota, Mo., January 9, 1897. Died in France, while in the service of the United States army, March 5, 1918. Aged 21 years 1 month and 26 days.
He was the son of Lot Worley and Elisa Worley. His mother died when he was quite young and he was left in charge of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Worley of Exline, Iowa.
He served three years in the U. S. navy and was a member of the National Guards at the time he enlisted in the third Iowa Infantry, Company B, at Des Moines, Iowa, which became part of the Rainbow Division which was sent to France sometime ago. He was orderly to Capt. McHenry of Des Moines. They were both killed in battle at the same time.
He united with the Christian church at Exline a little over one year ago, and was an active worker in the church.
Besides his grandparents, his father, one step-sister, Edith, three half brothers and many other relatives. He leaves many friends who deeply mourn his loss.
While the news of his death cast a gloom over the community, his many friends and relatives are proud that he died a hero fighting for the cause of humanity. Let us pray that his sacrifice will not be in vain.
Memorial services were held at the Christian church at Exline, at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, March 17, conducted by Rev. Chas. L. Ellis, pastor of the M. E. church, assisted by Rev. Hill pastor of the Christian church.
The Centerville Semi-Weekly Iowegian, Thursday, March 21, 1918
CHAPLAIN WRITES OF GUY WORLEY'S DEATH
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The following letter from Chaplain W. E. Robb of the 168th Inf. in France was written to James Worley of Exline, grandfather of Guy O. Worley, who was killed in action. It is as follows:
France, March 13th, 1918
Mr. James Worley, Exline, Iowa.
My Dear Friend: Long before this you have received the sad news of the death of your son (grandson) Guy O. Worley of 168th Inf. But I could not not but write a note to express my sympathy to you in your loss.
Guy was a splendid chap and a good soldier and he died with his face to the foe, as a true soldier should.
The enemy on the night of March 5th attempted to raid our lines and to capture some of our men. But by the brave and gallant fighting of our boys were repulsed.
In this action Guy was killed, and we buried him on the hill above the French village in a little cemetery by the side of his comrades, and there he sleeps tonight.
But when the resurrection dawns the Good Father who reigns above will call him, as he will you and I forth, to live again and then we shall meet again where wars are not.
I wish you could have seen the tribute of love and respect that was paid him and his comrades by the French people. Thousands of them lined the streets as we passed and saluted the dead heroes.
I will take a photograph of the grave and if you desire, send you a view. And if there be anything I could do you have just to drop me a line.
Sincerely,
Chaplain W. E. Robb, 1st Lt. 168th Inf.
The Centerville (IA) Semi Weekly Iowegian, Saturday, April 13, 1918
Note: Guy enlisted in the United States Navy serving three years. Then on May 31, 1917 he enlisted from Iowa in the United States Army, Company B, 168th Infantry Regiment, 42nd Infantry Division, part of the Rainbow Division. He was killed on March 5, 1918 in the first battle of World War I in Badonville, France. He was the son of Lot T. Worley and Eliza Steele. His mother Eliza died when he was an infant and he was raised by his grandparents, James and Margaret (Harmon) Worley.
Guy O. Worley.
Guy O. Worley was the son of Lot Worley of Centerville, but had made his home with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Worley of Exline, his mother dying when he was small. He was born Jan. 9, 1898 and was just past 20 years old. He spent his younger years in Centerville, where his grandparents formerly lived, attended school here, and was known by many. Eight or nine years ago he went to Exline with his grandparents and attended the schools there.
He enlisted in the navy when still young and served for three years. He was back home for a few months, then went to Des Moines to work, and there enlisted in Company B of that city. He has besides his father and step mother a half sister, Edith, in Centerville. Two step brothers, Howard and Roy Parcel are in the service, and another Raymond Parcel, now at Davenport, is planning to enter the signal corps.
He was a member of the Christian church at Exline, of which he was a regular attendant when at home, and likewise found his place in the Sunday school. He was a young man with many friends both in Centerville and Exline.
The Centerville (IA) Semi Weekly Iowegian, Monday, March 11, 1918
Guy O. Worley.
Guy O. Worley wasa born near Mendota, Mo., January 9, 1897. Died in France, while in the service of the United States army, March 5, 1918. Aged 21 years 1 month and 26 days.
He was the son of Lot Worley and Elisa Worley. His mother died when he was quite young and he was left in charge of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Worley of Exline, Iowa.
He served three years in the U. S. navy and was a member of the National Guards at the time he enlisted in the third Iowa Infantry, Company B, at Des Moines, Iowa, which became part of the Rainbow Division which was sent to France sometime ago. He was orderly to Capt. McHenry of Des Moines. They were both killed in battle at the same time.
He united with the Christian church at Exline a little over one year ago, and was an active worker in the church.
Besides his grandparents, his father, one step-sister, Edith, three half brothers and many other relatives. He leaves many friends who deeply mourn his loss.
While the news of his death cast a gloom over the community, his many friends and relatives are proud that he died a hero fighting for the cause of humanity. Let us pray that his sacrifice will not be in vain.
Memorial services were held at the Christian church at Exline, at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, March 17, conducted by Rev. Chas. L. Ellis, pastor of the M. E. church, assisted by Rev. Hill pastor of the Christian church.
The Centerville Semi-Weekly Iowegian, Thursday, March 21, 1918
CHAPLAIN WRITES OF GUY WORLEY'S DEATH
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The following letter from Chaplain W. E. Robb of the 168th Inf. in France was written to James Worley of Exline, grandfather of Guy O. Worley, who was killed in action. It is as follows:
France, March 13th, 1918
Mr. James Worley, Exline, Iowa.
My Dear Friend: Long before this you have received the sad news of the death of your son (grandson) Guy O. Worley of 168th Inf. But I could not not but write a note to express my sympathy to you in your loss.
Guy was a splendid chap and a good soldier and he died with his face to the foe, as a true soldier should.
The enemy on the night of March 5th attempted to raid our lines and to capture some of our men. But by the brave and gallant fighting of our boys were repulsed.
In this action Guy was killed, and we buried him on the hill above the French village in a little cemetery by the side of his comrades, and there he sleeps tonight.
But when the resurrection dawns the Good Father who reigns above will call him, as he will you and I forth, to live again and then we shall meet again where wars are not.
I wish you could have seen the tribute of love and respect that was paid him and his comrades by the French people. Thousands of them lined the streets as we passed and saluted the dead heroes.
I will take a photograph of the grave and if you desire, send you a view. And if there be anything I could do you have just to drop me a line.
Sincerely,
Chaplain W. E. Robb, 1st Lt. 168th Inf.
The Centerville (IA) Semi Weekly Iowegian, Saturday, April 13, 1918
Note: Guy enlisted in the United States Navy serving three years. Then on May 31, 1917 he enlisted from Iowa in the United States Army, Company B, 168th Infantry Regiment, 42nd Infantry Division, part of the Rainbow Division. He was killed on March 5, 1918 in the first battle of World War I in Badonville, France. He was the son of Lot T. Worley and Eliza Steele. His mother Eliza died when he was an infant and he was raised by his grandparents, James and Margaret (Harmon) Worley.
Pvt. Worley was on duty in the trenches as an observer near Badonviller when an enemy shell exploded in the vicinity killing him and several other soldiers of the 168th Infantry, including Captain McHenry ☆ From the book The Price of our Heritage. In Memory of the Heroic Dead of the 168th Infantry
Guy O. Worley.
Guy O. Worley was the son of Lot Worley of Centerville, but had made his home with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Worley of Exline, his mother dying when he was small. He was born Jan. 9, 1898 and was just past 20 years old. He spent his younger years in Centerville, where his grandparents formerly lived, attended school here, and was known by many. Eight or nine years ago he went to Exline with his grandparents and attended the schools there.
He enlisted in the navy when still young and served for three years. He was back home for a few months, then went to Des Moines to work, and there enlisted in Company B of that city. He has besides his father and step mother a half sister, Edith, in Centerville. Two step brothers, Howard and Roy Parcel are in the service, and another Raymond Parcel, now at Davenport, is planning to enter the signal corps.
He was a member of the Christian church at Exline, of which he was a regular attendant when at home, and likewise found his place in the Sunday school. He was a young man with many friends both in Centerville and Exline.
The Centerville (IA) Semi Weekly Iowegian, Monday, March 11, 1918
Guy O. Worley.
Guy O. Worley wasa born near Mendota, Mo., January 9, 1897. Died in France, while in the service of the United States army, March 5, 1918. Aged 21 years 1 month and 26 days.
He was the son of Lot Worley and Elisa Worley. His mother died when he was quite young and he was left in charge of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Worley of Exline, Iowa.
He served three years in the U. S. navy and was a member of the National Guards at the time he enlisted in the third Iowa Infantry, Company B, at Des Moines, Iowa, which became part of the Rainbow Division which was sent to France sometime ago. He was orderly to Capt. McHenry of Des Moines. They were both killed in battle at the same time.
He united with the Christian church at Exline a little over one year ago, and was an active worker in the church.
Besides his grandparents, his father, one step-sister, Edith, three half brothers and many other relatives. He leaves many friends who deeply mourn his loss.
While the news of his death cast a gloom over the community, his many friends and relatives are proud that he died a hero fighting for the cause of humanity. Let us pray that his sacrifice will not be in vain.
Memorial services were held at the Christian church at Exline, at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, March 17, conducted by Rev. Chas. L. Ellis, pastor of the M. E. church, assisted by Rev. Hill pastor of the Christian church.
The Centerville Semi-Weekly Iowegian, Thursday, March 21, 1918
CHAPLAIN WRITES OF GUY WORLEY'S DEATH
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The following letter from Chaplain W. E. Robb of the 168th Inf. in France was written to James Worley of Exline, grandfather of Guy O. Worley, who was killed in action. It is as follows:
France, March 13th, 1918
Mr. James Worley, Exline, Iowa.
My Dear Friend: Long before this you have received the sad news of the death of your son (grandson) Guy O. Worley of 168th Inf. But I could not not but write a note to express my sympathy to you in your loss.
Guy was a splendid chap and a good soldier and he died with his face to the foe, as a true soldier should.
The enemy on the night of March 5th attempted to raid our lines and to capture some of our men. But by the brave and gallant fighting of our boys were repulsed.
In this action Guy was killed, and we buried him on the hill above the French village in a little cemetery by the side of his comrades, and there he sleeps tonight.
But when the resurrection dawns the Good Father who reigns above will call him, as he will you and I forth, to live again and then we shall meet again where wars are not.
I wish you could have seen the tribute of love and respect that was paid him and his comrades by the French people. Thousands of them lined the streets as we passed and saluted the dead heroes.
I will take a photograph of the grave and if you desire, send you a view. And if there be anything I could do you have just to drop me a line.
Sincerely,
Chaplain W. E. Robb, 1st Lt. 168th Inf.
The Centerville (IA) Semi Weekly Iowegian, Saturday, April 13, 1918
Note: Guy enlisted in the United States Navy serving three years. Then on May 31, 1917 he enlisted from Iowa in the United States Army, Company B, 168th Infantry Regiment, 42nd Infantry Division, part of the Rainbow Division. He was killed on March 5, 1918 in the first battle of World War I in Badonville, France. He was the son of Lot T. Worley and Eliza Steele. His mother Eliza died when he was an infant and he was raised by his grandparents, James and Margaret (Harmon) Worley.
Guy O. Worley.
Guy O. Worley was the son of Lot Worley of Centerville, but had made his home with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Worley of Exline, his mother dying when he was small. He was born Jan. 9, 1898 and was just past 20 years old. He spent his younger years in Centerville, where his grandparents formerly lived, attended school here, and was known by many. Eight or nine years ago he went to Exline with his grandparents and attended the schools there.
He enlisted in the navy when still young and served for three years. He was back home for a few months, then went to Des Moines to work, and there enlisted in Company B of that city. He has besides his father and step mother a half sister, Edith, in Centerville. Two step brothers, Howard and Roy Parcel are in the service, and another Raymond Parcel, now at Davenport, is planning to enter the signal corps.
He was a member of the Christian church at Exline, of which he was a regular attendant when at home, and likewise found his place in the Sunday school. He was a young man with many friends both in Centerville and Exline.
The Centerville (IA) Semi Weekly Iowegian, Monday, March 11, 1918
Guy O. Worley.
Guy O. Worley wasa born near Mendota, Mo., January 9, 1897. Died in France, while in the service of the United States army, March 5, 1918. Aged 21 years 1 month and 26 days.
He was the son of Lot Worley and Elisa Worley. His mother died when he was quite young and he was left in charge of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Worley of Exline, Iowa.
He served three years in the U. S. navy and was a member of the National Guards at the time he enlisted in the third Iowa Infantry, Company B, at Des Moines, Iowa, which became part of the Rainbow Division which was sent to France sometime ago. He was orderly to Capt. McHenry of Des Moines. They were both killed in battle at the same time.
He united with the Christian church at Exline a little over one year ago, and was an active worker in the church.
Besides his grandparents, his father, one step-sister, Edith, three half brothers and many other relatives. He leaves many friends who deeply mourn his loss.
While the news of his death cast a gloom over the community, his many friends and relatives are proud that he died a hero fighting for the cause of humanity. Let us pray that his sacrifice will not be in vain.
Memorial services were held at the Christian church at Exline, at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, March 17, conducted by Rev. Chas. L. Ellis, pastor of the M. E. church, assisted by Rev. Hill pastor of the Christian church.
The Centerville Semi-Weekly Iowegian, Thursday, March 21, 1918
CHAPLAIN WRITES OF GUY WORLEY'S DEATH
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The following letter from Chaplain W. E. Robb of the 168th Inf. in France was written to James Worley of Exline, grandfather of Guy O. Worley, who was killed in action. It is as follows:
France, March 13th, 1918
Mr. James Worley, Exline, Iowa.
My Dear Friend: Long before this you have received the sad news of the death of your son (grandson) Guy O. Worley of 168th Inf. But I could not not but write a note to express my sympathy to you in your loss.
Guy was a splendid chap and a good soldier and he died with his face to the foe, as a true soldier should.
The enemy on the night of March 5th attempted to raid our lines and to capture some of our men. But by the brave and gallant fighting of our boys were repulsed.
In this action Guy was killed, and we buried him on the hill above the French village in a little cemetery by the side of his comrades, and there he sleeps tonight.
But when the resurrection dawns the Good Father who reigns above will call him, as he will you and I forth, to live again and then we shall meet again where wars are not.
I wish you could have seen the tribute of love and respect that was paid him and his comrades by the French people. Thousands of them lined the streets as we passed and saluted the dead heroes.
I will take a photograph of the grave and if you desire, send you a view. And if there be anything I could do you have just to drop me a line.
Sincerely,
Chaplain W. E. Robb, 1st Lt. 168th Inf.
The Centerville (IA) Semi Weekly Iowegian, Saturday, April 13, 1918
Note: Guy enlisted in the United States Navy serving three years. Then on May 31, 1917 he enlisted from Iowa in the United States Army, Company B, 168th Infantry Regiment, 42nd Infantry Division, part of the Rainbow Division. He was killed on March 5, 1918 in the first battle of World War I in Badonville, France. He was the son of Lot T. Worley and Eliza Steele. His mother Eliza died when he was an infant and he was raised by his grandparents, James and Margaret (Harmon) Worley.
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