Search results for 159th Depot Brigade.

28 October 1918 : Cpl John Valentine Bildner

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John Valentine Bildner was born on 31 August 1894 Aurora, Indiana, the son of Louis and Lizzie Bildner. In 1900, he was the second of three children living at 86 Conwell Street, Dearborn Country, Indiana. His German born grandparents lived at 84 Conwell Street.  A machinist before the war, John was drafted into service with the 159th Depot Briga...


28 December 1917 : Wagoner Ned Vandeventer

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Ned 'Neddie' Vandeventer was born in Bloomfield, Green County, Indiana on 24 September 1895, the son of Winfield (farmer) and Sarah 'Lizzie' Vandeventer. His siblings in 1900 included Grace (3) and Maranda 'Randa' (1). By the time of the 1910 Census he had a further four brothers and sisters: Mandy, John, Avis and Scott.  Ned, who farmed for his...