Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Robinson of Tekamah, whose sons compose the above group, are responsible for the special page for three brothers. Mr. Robinson requested a special page for his three sons, he was willing to pay the extra cost, others having, three sons that came to our notice, were informed of the arrangement made by Mr. Robinson so that we would not be accused of partiality. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have resided in Tekamah since 1875. They began life with nothing but honesty, energy and good intentions, they have acquired a competency and won the esteem and confidence of the entire community.

1st Class Private O. B. Robinson

Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Robinson, Tekamah, Neb. Born January 8, 1895. He entered the service July 9, 1917 in Co. F, 4th Neb. Inf., at Omaha; was sent to Camp Cody, N. M. Transferred to 127th Field Artillery. Went overseas June 28th as part of draft for replacement troops. Was assigned to 119th Field Artillery, 32nd Div. He was in the second battle of the Marne from July 27th to August 24th and in the Juvigny sector August 28th to September 11th and in the Meuse-Argonne offensives September 24th to November 7, 1918. He came through without a scratch and returned to U. S. and received his discharge at Camp Dodge, Iowa, April 11, 1919.

Seaman 2d Class Glenn Dale Robinson

Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Robinson, Tekamah, Neb. Was born January 14, 1897. He entered the U. S. Naval Service at Omaha June 3, 1918. Was sent to Great Lakes Training Station, Chicago. Transferred to Hampton Roads, Va. Assigned to U. S. Battleship, Minnesota. He was on watch when the submarine

torpedoed it at 3.30 a. m., Sunday, September 29th. It struck the starboard side of the bow making a hole 30x40 feet, but the water-tight compartment were all closed and prevented it from sinking. He was transferred to the Battleship Kansas, and went across with the next convoy. After being on the Kansas for several trips he was transferred to the Receiving Ship at Norfolk, Va. He was released from service February 11, 1919.

Private Clarence A. Robinson

Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Robinson, Tekamah, Neb. Born June 28, 1899. He entered the service April 23, 1917 in Co. F, 4th Neb. Inf. Transferred to Camp Cody. N. M., where he was assigned to 127th Field Artillery. Went overseas June 28, 1918 as replacement draft. Assigned to 119th Field Artillery, 32nd Div. He was in the second battle of the Marne July 27th to August 24th in Juvigny sector August 28th to September 11th and in the Meuse-Argonne offensives from September 24th to November 7, 1918. He returned to the U. S. on the U. S. S. Frederick May 3, 1919 without any wound stripes or hospital record.

MR. and Mrs. J. M. Conneally are the proud parents of the above group, who are grandsons of the late Patrick Conneally, who with his two brothers, James and John, located in Elm Creek valley, west of Decatur, in the sixties. The Conneally brothers were born in Ireland, each had a classical education, Greek and Latin scholars. They were influential factors during their life time in that part of the county. Their children and grandchildren have followed in their footsteps and maintain the untarnished honor attached to the name Conneally.

1st Lieutenant Ted Conneally

Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Conneally, Decatur, Neb. He entered the service March 27, 1917 in Co. E, 4th Neb. Inf. (He was formerly a member of this regiment in the Mexican border service in 1916.) Was sent to Camp Cody, N. M. Assigned to 127th Field Artillery. Promoted to Corporal November 17, 1916; to Sergeant April 1, 1917; to 2nd Lieut. October 2, 1917 and to 1st Lieut. September 24, 1918. Went overseas September 25, 1918. Landed at Le Havre, France, but did not get to the front lines before the armistice was signed. Returned to U. S. January 6, 1919, and was discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, January 22, 1919.

2nd Lieutenant J. M. Conneally

Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Conneally, Decatur, Neb. He entered the service April 16, 1917 at Sioux City, Iowa. Was assigned to Co. E,

4th Neb. Inf. Was sent to Camp Cody N. M. Transferred to 127th Field Artillery, then to 52nd Field Artillery and later to 18th Ammunition Train. Promoted to Corporal January 16, 1918, and to Lieut. August 31, 1918. Lieut. Conneally did not go overseas. He was retained in the training unit at Camp Cody until sent to Camp Dodge where he received his discharge February 8, 1919.

Private Donald P. Conneally

Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Conneally of Decatur, Neb. Entered the service December 12, 1917 at Omaha, Neb. He was sent to Ft. Scott, California was assgined (sic) to 4th Co. Regulars in Coast Artillery. Was sent overseas October 4, 1918, landing at Brest, France; too late to get into action before the armistice was signed November 11th. Returned to the United States March 8, 1919, and was discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, March 20, 1919.

MR. and Mrs. F. F. Parker of Decatur are the parents of the above group. Mr. Parker is a veteran of the Civil War, serving in a Wisconsin regiment. He has been a long time resident of Burt county, serving as county sheriff in the eighties. The patriotism of Mr. and Mrs. Parker in home activities knew no bounds, both were active in all home work to aid in winning the World War. They are proud of the fact that they had three sons in their country's service.

Private Arthur A. Parker

Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Parker, Decatur, Neb. He entered the service in July, 1917; was assigned to Co. J, 4th Neb. Inf., and sent to Ft. Robinson, Neb. Transferred to Camp Cody N. M. Went overseas in October, 1918 and assigned to the Veterinary Corps, located at Bordeaux, France Still in the service.

Sergeant Edgar E. Parker

Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Parker, Decatur, Neb. Entered the service July 16, 1917 in Co. C, 6th Neb. Inf. Transferred to Camp Cody N. M. Assigned to Co. K, 134th Inf. Went overseas October 13, 1918. Located at Le Mans, France, November 11, 1918 to June, 1919. Pro-

moted to Corporal September 15, 1918, then to Quartermaster Sergeant May 1, 1919. Returned to the United States July 15, 1919. Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, July 26th and re-enlisted the same date for one year, but came home on a 30 day furlough to visit his parents and chums in his old home town.

Private 1st Class Newell N. Parker

Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Parker, Decatur, Neb. Was born March 1, 1900. He entered the service June 25, 1918. He was sent to Ft. Sam Houston, Texas and assigned to the Quartermaster's Department. He went overseas September 16, 1918, where he was ten months in the subsistence department. Returned to United States and discharged at Camp Dodge, August 2, 1919.

MR. and Mrs. L. G. Shumway, of Lyons, are the fond parents of the above group. The grandfather of these soldier boys was a Civil War veteran. He came to Lyons in 1881. He had three sons, and each had three sons in the world war, making him nine grandsons in the service of their country. That is certainly a record of patriotism seldom recorded. J. Shumway, the grandfather, is 92 years old, and is the present commander of the G. A. R. Post at Lyons. He spends most of his time around the lumber office conducted by his son L. G. Shumway, the father of the group. The late senator Shumway, of Wakefield, who had three sons in the service is an uncle of the above boys.

Sergeant J. Shumway, Jr.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Shumway of Lyons, Neb. He entered the U. S. Air Service at Omaha Neb. December 2, 1917. He was sent to Kelly Field at San Antonio, Texas and assigned to 257th Aera Squadron. Went overseas June 30, 1918, landing at Brest, France. Returned to United States April 4, 1919. Was discharged at Camp Funston, Kan., April 18, 1919. He was promoted to Corporal September 15, 1918 and to Sergeant December 1, 1918.

Mess Sergt. Charles Vernon Shumway

Son of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Shumway of Lyons, Neb. He entered the U. S. Air Service at Ft. Omaha, December 18, 1917. He was assigned to the 18th Balloon Company. Promoted to Sergeant April 1, 1918 and to Mess Sergent May 1, 1918. He went overseas with his company October 21, 1918. On account of the

sign-ing of the armistice he had no chance for active service. He returned to U. S. May 3, 1919 and was discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, May 19, 1919.

Private 1st Class Lorin L. Shumway

Son of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Shumway of Lyons, Neb. He entered the U. S. Air Service October 18, 1917. He was sent to Kelly Field at San Antonio, Texas and assigned to Co. A, 4th Balloon Squadron. Promoted to 1st Class Private February 6, 1918. He went overseas June 30, 1918, landing at Brest, France, where he was transferred to the 9th Balloon Company and moved into the war zone where he saw much active service in the Toul sector, also in the Verdun sector. He was in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives and was cited for efficient service. He was fortunate in escaping injury and sickness. He returned to the United States May 3, 1919 and was discharged at Camp Dodge, May 16, 1919.

MR. and Mrs. Alfred Hampton, parents of the above group, are residents of Tekamah, the picture was taken at their home on 15th street, with the west side of Folsom Park as a background. Mrs. Hampton came here with her parents in 1865. She is a sister of Thomas and John Marsh of Arizona. They feel a just pride in having three sons in the World War.

Sergeant Joseph E. Hampton

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hampton, Tekamah, Neb. Entered the service December 10, 1917. Was sent to Jefferson Barracks at St. Louis, Mo. Transferred to Washington Barracks, Washington, D. C. Overseas February 12,1918. Landed at Nazaire, France, March 1, 1918. Assigned to 116th Engineers, 41st Div. Promoted to 1st Class Private in April, 1918, to Corporal in July 1918. and to Sergeant in September, 1918. Left France january 17, 1919. Arrived in U. S. February 2nd and was discharged at Camp Funston, Kan., February 19, 1919.

Corporal Charles W. Hampton

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hampton, Tekamah, Neb. Entered the service September 5, 1918

at Camp Grant, Ill. Promoted to Corporal at Camp Hancock, Ga., October 28, 1918. He received his discharge at Camp Dodge, Iowa, December 30, 1918.

Corporal Robert S. Hampton

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hampton, Tekamah, Neb. Entered the service June 28, 1918; was sent to Camp Funston, Kan. Assigned to 164th Depot Brigade. Transferred to Camp Dodge, Iowa, July 21, 1918, and assigned to Battery A, 337th Field Artillery, 88th Div. Went overseas August 17th, landing at Le Havre, France. Promoted to 1st Class Private October 6, 1918, to Corporal December 6, 1918. Returned to United States January 22, 1919 and was discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, January 31, 1919.