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Nelson Funeral at Graettinger
The funeral for John Nelson, a Palo Alto County native killed in action August 8, 1918, was held at Graettinger with full military honors. Survivors include his father and four brothers and three sisters. he enlisted in 1917 and served in the 350th and 47th Infantry, prior to his transfer to the 8th Infantry, Third Division, whose units crossed the Marne during World War I. He died at Fismes, France, during the Marne battle as American forces pursued retreating German troops.
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John
Cork
Graeitinger Prida
Chuye
Statimut
Hew
Oluayyet
Hinsen
Revo Hayeen
Milton
Wisconsin
Joan Nelson
Hern Worthing
Frank Stiansen
Andrew Tuus
Mang Kimtean
James Mite
Cynol Odebolt
Mr. Johnson
Johns Cerlson
Fran
John Nelson
U. S., Army
350Th Infantry
Camp Dodge
Tov Vram
D47th Infantry
Camp Pike
Arkansas
France
Co. 8Th Infantry
Fimses
Marne
Crown Prince
Marne River
Engineer
Corns
Hell
John Carlson
Carlson
Utholel Nelson
Palo Alto County
The
Colors
Andrew
Alfred
Nels
William An
Prank Tarret
T. Herslett
Martha Nelson
USA
le Hout
Tles
PRTC
Desarte
Hartfelt