BODY OF PVT THOMPSON EXPECTED HERE TONIGHT
United States Marine, Killed in France, to Be Buried in Elmwood Sunday.
Body of Pvt. John Wadsworth Thompson, United States Marine Corps, killed in France, is expected to arrive in Charlotte tonight.
The funeral services, under the auspices of the Hornets Nest post, American Legion, will be conducted at the graveside in Elmwood cemetery Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
Private Thompson, who was a member of the 76th company, marines, was wounded October 15, 1918 and died in a French hospital October 30. He was buried at St. Quentin.
Prior to his enlistment with the marines he worked for four years at the Mecklenburg hotel here. He is survived by his step-mother, Mrs. R. L. Thompson, a sister, Mrs. W. D. McClure, and a half brother, Ed Thompson, all of Paw Creek township. A full brother, R. S. Thompson, of this city, also survives.
Charlotte Observer
September 9, 1921
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LAST RITES ARE SPOKEN FOR PVT. JOHN THOMPSON
The funeral of Private John Wadsworth Thompson, of the 76th company, United States marines, who died in a French hospital October 30, 1918, as the result of wounds received in action, was conducted yesterday afternoon at the graveside in Elmwood cemetery.
Rev. W. B. MC Ilwaine, Jr., pastor of Westminster Presbyterian church, in charge of the service, was assisted by Rev. Mr. Carmichael, pastor of Williams Memorial Presbyterian church.
Members of Hornets Nest post, No. 9, American legion, attended the service. Pallbearers were legionaires.
Charlotte Observer
September 12, 1921
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The 1st Battalion, 6th Marines was assigned the task of capturing St. Etienne. On 8 October, its 76th Company succeeded in taking the town, and despite reduced numbers, managed to hold this advanced position during a German counterattack that night. The relief of Marine units on the Champagne sector was finally completed on 10 October. During the week of almost continuous combat in this sector, the Marine Brigade suffered 494 killed and 1,864 wounded. (Source: USMC History Division)
United States Marine, Killed in France, to Be Buried in Elmwood Sunday.
Body of Pvt. John Wadsworth Thompson, United States Marine Corps, killed in France, is expected to arrive in Charlotte tonight.
The funeral services, under the auspices of the Hornets Nest post, American Legion, will be conducted at the graveside in Elmwood cemetery Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
Private Thompson, who was a member of the 76th company, marines, was wounded October 15, 1918 and died in a French hospital October 30. He was buried at St. Quentin.
Prior to his enlistment with the marines he worked for four years at the Mecklenburg hotel here. He is survived by his step-mother, Mrs. R. L. Thompson, a sister, Mrs. W. D. McClure, and a half brother, Ed Thompson, all of Paw Creek township. A full brother, R. S. Thompson, of this city, also survives.
Charlotte Observer
September 9, 1921
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LAST RITES ARE SPOKEN FOR PVT. JOHN THOMPSON
The funeral of Private John Wadsworth Thompson, of the 76th company, United States marines, who died in a French hospital October 30, 1918, as the result of wounds received in action, was conducted yesterday afternoon at the graveside in Elmwood cemetery.
Rev. W. B. MC Ilwaine, Jr., pastor of Westminster Presbyterian church, in charge of the service, was assisted by Rev. Mr. Carmichael, pastor of Williams Memorial Presbyterian church.
Members of Hornets Nest post, No. 9, American legion, attended the service. Pallbearers were legionaires.
Charlotte Observer
September 12, 1921
Page 2
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The 1st Battalion, 6th Marines was assigned the task of capturing St. Etienne. On 8 October, its 76th Company succeeded in taking the town, and despite reduced numbers, managed to hold this advanced position during a German counterattack that night. The relief of Marine units on the Champagne sector was finally completed on 10 October. During the week of almost continuous combat in this sector, the Marine Brigade suffered 494 killed and 1,864 wounded. (Source: USMC History Division)
BODY OF PVT THOMPSON EXPECTED HERE TONIGHT
United States Marine, Killed in France, to Be Buried in Elmwood Sunday.
Body of Pvt. John Wadsworth Thompson, United States Marine Corps, killed in France, is expected to arrive in Charlotte tonight.
The funeral services, under the auspices of the Hornets Nest post, American Legion, will be conducted at the graveside in Elmwood cemetery Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
Private Thompson, who was a member of the 76th company, marines, was wounded October 15, 1918 and died in a French hospital October 30. He was buried at St. Quentin.
Prior to his enlistment with the marines he worked for four years at the Mecklenburg hotel here. He is survived by his step-mother, Mrs. R. L. Thompson, a sister, Mrs. W. D. McClure, and a half brother, Ed Thompson, all of Paw Creek township. A full brother, R. S. Thompson, of this city, also survives.
Charlotte Observer
September 9, 1921
Page 2
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LAST RITES ARE SPOKEN FOR PVT. JOHN THOMPSON
The funeral of Private John Wadsworth Thompson, of the 76th company, United States marines, who died in a French hospital October 30, 1918, as the result of wounds received in action, was conducted yesterday afternoon at the graveside in Elmwood cemetery.
Rev. W. B. MC Ilwaine, Jr., pastor of Westminster Presbyterian church, in charge of the service, was assisted by Rev. Mr. Carmichael, pastor of Williams Memorial Presbyterian church.
Members of Hornets Nest post, No. 9, American legion, attended the service. Pallbearers were legionaires.
Charlotte Observer
September 12, 1921
Page 2
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The 1st Battalion, 6th Marines was assigned the task of capturing St. Etienne. On 8 October, its 76th Company succeeded in taking the town, and despite reduced numbers, managed to hold this advanced position during a German counterattack that night. The relief of Marine units on the Champagne sector was finally completed on 10 October. During the week of almost continuous combat in this sector, the Marine Brigade suffered 494 killed and 1,864 wounded. (Source: USMC History Division)
United States Marine, Killed in France, to Be Buried in Elmwood Sunday.
Body of Pvt. John Wadsworth Thompson, United States Marine Corps, killed in France, is expected to arrive in Charlotte tonight.
The funeral services, under the auspices of the Hornets Nest post, American Legion, will be conducted at the graveside in Elmwood cemetery Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
Private Thompson, who was a member of the 76th company, marines, was wounded October 15, 1918 and died in a French hospital October 30. He was buried at St. Quentin.
Prior to his enlistment with the marines he worked for four years at the Mecklenburg hotel here. He is survived by his step-mother, Mrs. R. L. Thompson, a sister, Mrs. W. D. McClure, and a half brother, Ed Thompson, all of Paw Creek township. A full brother, R. S. Thompson, of this city, also survives.
Charlotte Observer
September 9, 1921
Page 2
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LAST RITES ARE SPOKEN FOR PVT. JOHN THOMPSON
The funeral of Private John Wadsworth Thompson, of the 76th company, United States marines, who died in a French hospital October 30, 1918, as the result of wounds received in action, was conducted yesterday afternoon at the graveside in Elmwood cemetery.
Rev. W. B. MC Ilwaine, Jr., pastor of Westminster Presbyterian church, in charge of the service, was assisted by Rev. Mr. Carmichael, pastor of Williams Memorial Presbyterian church.
Members of Hornets Nest post, No. 9, American legion, attended the service. Pallbearers were legionaires.
Charlotte Observer
September 12, 1921
Page 2
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The 1st Battalion, 6th Marines was assigned the task of capturing St. Etienne. On 8 October, its 76th Company succeeded in taking the town, and despite reduced numbers, managed to hold this advanced position during a German counterattack that night. The relief of Marine units on the Champagne sector was finally completed on 10 October. During the week of almost continuous combat in this sector, the Marine Brigade suffered 494 killed and 1,864 wounded. (Source: USMC History Division)
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Pvt. 76th Co., 6th Marines Corps. Wounded in action Oct. 8, 1918. Buried in St. Etienne-A-Arnes Cemetery, Ardenne, France. Buried in Charlotte Sept. 11, 1921.
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