Minonk's past
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A look at Minonk's past |
Minonk High School Memorial 1919
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| Edward Oyens attended High School from 1911 to 1915, graduating with the class of 1915 enlisted April 2, 1918. He was sent to Fort Terry, N.Y., where he was transferred to the 68th Motorized Artillery, C.A.C. He set sail for overseas August 8, landing in England, August 24. While he was in London, the Germans attempted their last air raid on that city. He sailed soon afterwards for France, landing at La Havre. He later went to Vayres, France, where he was in training. While there the armistice was signed. He was next moved to Bassens, France, from where he sailed for America, landing February 16, 1919. Edward was discharged March 6, 1919, from Camp Grant. |
| Frank Rucker attended the Minonk High School from 1906 to 1910. He enlisted in the U.S. Merchant Marine through the Branch Engineering School of Chicago in May 1918. He spent three weeks at the school and then reported to the U.S. Shipping Board Recruiting Station at Boston, Massachusetts, for sea training. While there, he was made second-class machinist. From July 6 until October, Frank was occupied in coast trips. In October he sailed overseas, docking at Bordeaux, France. He arrived in the United States at Newport News, Virginia, on Christmas Day. He was discharged on January 30, 1919. |
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