Soldiers of the Great War, WWI - Louisiana: Other Sources

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Soldiers of the Great War, WWI - Louisiana: 
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Pvt. Ben Walter SHUMWAY, 31st Infantry Co H. Born in Baton Rouge, LA in 1895. Son of Carter POINDEXTER and Katherine Charlotte CHIDESTER.

Pvt. Ben Walter SHUMWAY
31st Infantry Co H
He was born in Baton Rouge, LA in 1895.
He enlisted on July 24, 1918 in Alexandria, LA.
He was injured in the war (gunshot wound and shrapnel to right shoulder).
Participated in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.
Parents: Carter POINDEXTER, m. Katherine Charlotte CHIDESTER
Died: April 07, 1947
Buried at: Zoar Baptist Church Cemetery
Cemetery Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Submitted by his daughter, Marie Fish < [email protected] >.


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