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Powell, Alson - Rank: Sergeant
Son of Ty and Louise Powell; born April 15, 1894, Estill County, Ky. Moved to Wayne County, Ind. in 1913. Carpenter. Enlisted in Ohio National Guard July 12, 1917, Cincinnati, Ohio. Trained at Columbus Barracks, Ohio, El Paso, Tex.; Camp Sherman, Ohio; and Camp Lee, Va. Assigned to Company E, 148th Infantry, 37th Division. Embarked June 22, 1918.
Killed in action October 31, 1918, Elsene. Belguim. Buried where he fell. Cited for bravery under fire.
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