Minonk's past
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A look at Minonk's past |
Minonk High School Memorial 1919
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| Curtis Janssen attended Minonk High School from 1911 to 1915, graduating with the class of 1915. He enlisted January 18, 1918, in the U. S. Navy and received training at the Great Lakes Naval Station. He was assigned to Sousa's Battalion Band as drum major and participated in several Liberty Loan and Red Cross drives throughout the United States. Curtis went to France, landing at Brest the 13th of September. After some time was spent in Brest he was sent to Bordeaux and later to Pauillac and other navy camps in southern France. A trip was also made to Paris. He sailed for United States the 25th of January, 1919, and was discharged the 5th of March 1919. |
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Lawrence Toole attended the Minonk High School from 1912 to 1913. He was drafted at Eureka, April 3, 1918. He was sent to Camp Terry, New York, where he was stationed in the 21st Company until the formation of the Headquarters' Company of the 68th Artillery on June 1.
He sailed from the Harbor of Boston, August 9, 1918, and landed at Tilbury Dock, London August 25. He left Ramsey for France on August 28 and marched to Southampton. He was stationed at the respective places, Le Havre, Vayers, and St. Pardon. At the latter place he served on detached service as a telephone operator for the 2nd Battalion. On February 16, the 68th Regiment arrived at Hoboken, New York. He is now discharged from service. |
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