| September 10, 1888 - August 31, 1918 |
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Private:
Son of James M and June E OWENS (deceased); born September 10, 1888,
Dekalb County, Indiana. Moved to Miami County in 1906. Laborer. Entered
service March 29, 1918, Peru, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky; assigned to
7th Company, 2nd Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade; Transferred to Camp
Gordon, Ga; Embarked for overseas, June 14, 1918; assigned to COmpany
K, 115th Infantry, 29th Division. Killed in action August 31, 1918 in
Argonne Drive. The American Legion Post, Peru, Ind. is named in his
honor. SOURCES: https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi… Military Registration Article about The American Legion Post being named for Glenn Forrest Owens |
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