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AUGUST GERDES

Private August Gerdes of Monticello, a soldier in the service of his country died at Camp Forest, GA, Monday, Oct 21 of pneumonia. He was taken sick on Oct 15 and removed to the hospital on the 17th which time his wife was notified of his illness. Four days later he passed away. The body was brought to Monticello and funeral services were conducted at the home of his mother, Mrs Anna Gerdes. Private Gerdes' parents were John and Anna. His father died when August was 10 years old. He remained on the farm with his mother several years and then removed with her to Monticello. On Dec 6, 1917, he was married to Alvina Schlemmer, with whom he made his home on the farm until he was called to Camp Forest on July 20, 1918. He is survived by his wife, mother, four brothers and three sisters.


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FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
The funeral services of August Gerdes, the young soldier who died at Camp Forest, were held Sunday afternoon in the yard at the residence of his mother, Mrs. Anna Gerdes. Rev S. Ide conducted the services and spoke words of praise of the young soldier who had made the supreme sacrifice for his country. He also gave the departed words of praise for being a devoted church member and for having been true to its teachings.

Many were present to pay the last tribute to the departed soldier. The casket was draped with a big U.S. flag and covered with flowers which had been contributed by relatives and friends of the departed.