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From his sincere friend, HARRY 15. KRUG JOHN,Co. 15, HiUnd ['. S. Inf.American Expeditionary Forces.VoIu.liUH'recl far Ovc!\u*as ServicePrivate William Grant was one of 3ix men from the county to volunteer for overseas service many months ago. He was sent to Camp Grant from this city and after receiving several months training there lie went overseas and had been in ur4tion for several months. He went over the top with his company on July 4th when Robert R. McKibben, also of this city, was killed in action and had written home tolling o*' tho. death of young McKibben. Mr. Grant came from one of the prominent families of the city and was a well known and well liked young fellow. He had hundreds of friends in this city, all of whom will be deeply grieved to learn of his death. He was a kind, generous and congenial young fellow and was well liked by all who knew him. He was anxious to serve his country when the call to arms was issued and although he has paid the supreme price lie died for a noble 'cause and his name will be forever written on the minds and hearts of his countrymen. His name will he written on the honor roll of Stephenson along with those of the other heroes of this county, who have offered their lives on the altar of the war-god.William Grant was born in Freeport April 4th, 189 2, and was a son af Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Grant. He attended the River school and later concluded his education in other public schools of the city. Before leaving for camp he was employed at tfee S. N. Swan Sons organ factory, fie was popular with his fellow work-Uien and employers and he will be Piissed.^ I Js survived by his parents andfalling brothers and slaters:Davis ^unetiopi;VSAmfcttftr 4 Zw?
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Freeport Journal Standard
Freeport, Illinois, US
Sat, Sep 21, 1918
Page 7
Full Page
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Bancroft T.
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