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JASPER HE]JASPER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, APRIL 22,1921.GENTriation—Theissoci-lield a si a stic -undinesencv h will ; poodELABORATE CEREMONIES ATINTERMENT OF LOCAL HEROiENTHlK. ofBody of Leonard Burke Who Was Killed In Action, Arrives From France; Comrades And Citizens Pay Homage.ted in farm- \ fleeted d himIS FIRST FULL MILITARY BURIAL SEEN IN JASPERmbersr.Is of the 44 j gave *; he ate as quot-Terson Mr. sacri-he isHEDYGiven•As A sented Senior next livided rtively lution, easing.st ap-ly and Miss ■ecting what-lay be when oards.com-»ter.ed the • home after-i. J. L.The stirring scenes of war times were vividly recalled Friday night when a company of soldiers, preceded by the American Legion rifle squad and a brass band inarched to the Southern depot to meet the body of Leonard Burke, one of the Jasper boys who gave their life on the battlefields of France.Crowds of citizens assembled at the station and reverently bowed their heads when the body was carried from the station platform to the hearse between two rows of soldiers standing at attention, to the tune of the “Star Spangled Banner.The large funeral procession then moved towards the home of the war hero’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Burke, on East Seventh street, where the body lay in state until Sunday rooming. The members of the Legion posted armed guards over the body until it was removed from the house Sunday morning.The funeral procession formed in front of the residence at 7 o'clock, headed by the volunteer hand directed by Edward Jerger. Then followed the colors and color guards, the rifle squad and, officers, immediately preceding the hearse. The pall bearers marched on either side of the side of the hearse.Undoubted the largest turn-out of men in uniform since the Home-Coming celebration followed the remains of the heroic comrade and a host of citizens completed the cortege.After a solemn requiem in St. Joseph’s church, during which the soldiers stood at attention, the procession formed again and marched to the last resting place. In Fairvievr cemetery amid a large assembly of relatives, friends and comrades, thesolemn rites of the church were said, and the body of the fallen hero was laid to rest in his native soil, the soil in defense of which he gave his life.After the religious sendees, the American Legion paid its respects to the deceased comrade. A. T. Rumbach read the obituary prayer after which tiirec volleys were fired by the rifle squad, and taps, the soldier’s call to rest, was sounded by Bugler Jos. Hoffman.Beautiful floral pieces were offered by various organizations of this city.Leonard Burke was a member of Co. F. 120 Infantry, 30th (Old Hickory) Division. He left Jasper on Sept. 19th, 1918 with a detachment for Camp Taylor where he was put in Co. G. 335 Inf. 84th Division. From that outfit he was transferred to 30th at Camp Sevier. He sailed for overseas on May 12, 1918, landing at Liverpool, England on May 27. The division soon moved to the front, took part in the Ypres campaign and in the Somme offensive. It was during the latter engagement, on Oct. 8, 1918 that Leonard Burke fell, a piece of shrapnel struck the upper part of hi9 head, killing him instantly.In the same shell hole where Burke had taken refuge, was Theo. Mercker of Ireland. Ed Helming and Wni. Mehringer were in the same engagement. Robert Fritch and Frank Schuetter members of the same regiment were wounded shortly before. Several other local boys were in the divison, and took active part in the funeral ceremonies for their comrade.Leonard leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Burke and several brothers and one sister to mourn his premature but heroic death.The ! adopted building , plan to j siastic j her las the nt ! practice j council.I most e ithe oru 1 home is The , observir i reeomm i financei f $40,000 of stoc method member probabl and bea In or ments i be neclt; ship du of the success doubt i one wil when a and homent tlt;on at April 2!D. OFOver 2!The I final m Monday Koemeirangem itiation is to ts I P. Mwhich I march banquet report** assuran and bar J. I*. ! the Jeff degree to he h
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Jasper Herald
Jasper, Indiana, US
Fri, Apr 22, 1921
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