TWENTY-FOUR soldiers of this county made the supreme sacrifice, it seems only just that the memory of those who died like real men, some of them on the battle-field, some of them in hospitals and others at their homes, be honored by every patriot of this county. They are the men of whom the county can be proud, the men whose blood was sacrificed as Burt county's offering on the altar of their country for its freedom. They laid down their lives cheerfully for their country's cause, and the memory of their unselfish service should be everlasting.

 

 

 

 

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was the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. La Frenze of Tekamah, born February 29, 1888 in Pierce County, Neb. Entered the service September 5, 1917 sent to Camp Funston, Kan. Assigned to Co K, 355th Inf., 89th Div. Promoted to Corporal March 1, 1918. Went overseas June 3, 1918. Went into training at Alienville, France. Transferred to front on Toul sector August 3, 1918. Was in the St. Mihiel battle September 12th, in first wave of advance of 89th Division. On the 2nd day of the battle while in front lines was killed by a whizbang shell. Sergt. Olinger of the same company rendered him first aid, but he died on the battle field. "He sleeps in Flanders Field where the poppies grow." Corporal La Frenze was a most exemplary young gentleman, very popular with his associates. He had spent his life on the farm with his parents. A special memorial service was held in the M. E. church in Tekamah in his honor and to commemorate his heroism.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Peterson, Craig, Neb. Was born May 20, 1891. He first enlisted in the 7th Nebraska; when that was disbanded he enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps at Omaha. January 15, 1918 was sent to Paris Island, S. C. Transferred to Quantico, Va. Assigned to Co. 16, 6th Reg., 2nd Div., U. S. Marines. Went overseas May 20, 1918. He was in the battle of Vierzy, France, when the 5th and 6th U. S. Marine regiments stopped the Hun rush on Paris. He was presented with the Croix de Guerre Medal for bravery in action and certificate of citation from General Petain. Was wounded July 19th., but continued to lead his company on in face of violent artillery fire, until he received his fatal wound. He still urged his comrades to advance when he had to be carried to the rear to first aid hospital, where he died that evening. Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his country's cause.

was the son of Mrs. Clara D. Rogers of Decatur, Neb. He entered the service July 26, 1917. He was sent to Camp Cody, N. M. Was assigned to 109th Engineer Corps, 34th Div. Inf. Went overseas February 22 1918. He was promoted to Lieutenant August 10, 1918. His death was caused by accident, August 17th, he being crushed while loading lumber for the engineers corps, to be rushed to the front for offensive requirements. He was sent to hospital at Bordeaux France where he died August 26, 1918. Lieut. Rogers is survived by his mother and one brother, who recently returned from service in the army.

was a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Alexander. He was born February 15, 1892. He entered the service February 28, 1918. Went overseas May 26, 1918. Assigned to Co. I, 47th Inf., 4th Div. Was killed in action August 7, 1918. Private Alexander was a brother of Mrs. C. E. Brizendine of Lyons, Neb. She had no information from him since he went to France, until his death was reported and she requests that the following be a part of his memorial.

In Flanders field where poppies blow,
In France where beauteous roses grow,
There let them rest - forever sleep
While eternal vigil keep
With our hearts love - with our souls prayers
For all our Fallen - over there.

The sounding sea between us roll
And in perpetual requiem tolls -
Three thousand miles of chearless space
Lie twixt us and their resting place.
T'was God who took them by the hand
And left them in a stranger land.

was the son of Mr, and Mrs. John Skinner, residing six miles south of Tekamah. He was born April 27, 1894 and reared on the farm. He entered the service October 2, 1917, trained first at Camp Funston. Transferred to Camp Cody, N. M. Assigned to Co E, 134th Inf. Transferred June 14, 1918 to Camp Merritt. Went overseas June 29th as part of replacement draft, arriving in France July 19, 1918. Assigned to Co. E., 59th U. S. Inf. Was in active service soon after they reached France. Private Thomas Skinner was killed in action October 5, 1918 in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. No other information regarding his death and burial could be obtained from the war department. Private Skinner was a young man of sterling worth, highly esteemed by his associates.

was the son of Mrs. Ida Anderson, Oakland, Neb. was born December 23, 1888. Entered the service September 18, 1917. Was sent to Camp Funston, Kan. Assigned to Co. K, 4th Inf. in the Supply Train branch of the service in which he was promoted from 1st Class Private to Wagoner. He went overseas in April ,1918, from Camp Stuart Va. He was in active service with his regiment in the offensives in early summer and fall - until ho fell a victim to the influenza epidemic and died of pneumonia October 31, 1918. The faulty mail service, and the censor prevented his mother obtaining any information regarding the length of his illness or where he was buried.

was a son of Wayland Willey, Lyons, Neb. He was born at Woodbine, Iowa, December 10, 1891. Entered the service June 28, 1918. Was sent to Camp Funston, Kan. Transferred to Camp Dodge, Iowa. Assigned to Co. F., 313th Supply Train of 88th Div. Went overseas in August, 1918. Died October 17, 1918 of Bronchial Pneumonia. Was buried at Hericourt, France. Private Willey went overseas two months after he entered the service and was with his supply train at the front soon after arriving in France. The exposure and fatigue made him liable to the influenza epidemic that caused his demise.

Son of the late Hugh S. Hart of Tekamah. He was born in the homestead district southeast of tekamah, February 18, 1876. When the war broke out in 1914 he was in the Canadian northwest. He enlisted at Moose Jaw, Sask., and was sent to Camp Sewell, Manitoba, for training. Was assigned to 5th battalion 1st Canadian Div., 2nd Brigade B. E. F. Went overseas September, 1915. Was in the thickest of he fighting with the 1st Canadian Division, was wounded three times and also gassed. At the battle of the Somme he received his fatal wound on September 16, 1916 and died September 17, 1916 in first aid hospital near the front lines. He was buried in Flanders field where the poppies grow. He is survived by a sister, Miss Ida Hart of Tekamah.

Son of Peter Lenig, Lyons Neb. Entered the service October 3, 1917. Was sent to Camp Cody, N. M. He was assigned to Co. F., 134th U. S. Infantry. Information regarding when he went overseas and in what engagement he was in or when he was wounded were not obtainable. From the war department report of those who died from wounds received in action, we find that Harvey Lenig died November 21, 1918. We are indebted to the secretary of the Red Cross at Lyons for obtaining the photo. We regret that we were unable to obtain more information of this hero, who gave his life for his country.