PVT LYNN J STOCKWELL
KILLED IN ACTION BATTLE OF MEUSE-ARGONNE
WORLD WAR I
CO P 066TH INF. 89th DIV
______________________________________________________
STOCKWELL, Lynn
Lynn Stockwell Killed
Butte people are getting used to the shock of hearing of boys killed in battle in France, but the news Thursday evening of the death of Lynn Stockwell,only son of Dr. and Mrs. J.S. Stockwell, on the battlefield, cast a gloom over the whole community.
There had been no notice given, and the name in the paper was the first intimation anyone had that he had been killed. The parents were prostrated by the terrible news, and neighbors put in the entire night Thursday of last week, comforting and caring for them.
Lynn Stockwell was born in Butte. He grew to manhood here, receiving his education in the Butte schools. He was a clean, hardworking, upright young man, a credit to his parents and the community.
Called to service April 26th, he was at Camp Funston only a short time when his division, the famous 89th, went to France. He was in the thick of the fighting, and needless to say did his duty as a soldier faithfully and well. The date of his death in not yet known.
He leaves surviving parents and two sisters, Mrs. Ver Michaels and Miss Mabel, at home. The heartfelt sympathy of the whole community is with the stricken family.
______________________________________________________________
April 20th, 1920
Lynn Stockwell
The remains of Lynn Stockwell arrived last Saturday noon and was met at the depot by the American Legion of Butte and escorted to the G.A.R. hall where it lie in state until Monday afternoon at three p.m. when it was given a military burial.
Rev. De Benham of Creighton an intimate friend of the family preached a very impressive funeral. Rev. F. Farner read the 46 psalms. The music was furnished by a male quartette. The pall bearers were members of the Legion and also all school mates of Lynn's. They were Royal Wilson, Lyman Wills, William Krickac, Roger Olmstead, Lloyd Graves and Henry Sanders. The firing squad were also members of the Robert Wills post. There were many soldiers and sailors from towns in Boyd county and from Gregory county and Holt county present to show homage to their comrade who had answered the last bugle call, while in action near Stenay, France on Nov. 10, 1918.
Lynn was the only son of Dr. and Mrs. J.S. Stockwell and was born in Butte, December 5th, 1898. He left Butte April 26th 1918 for Camp Funston, Kansas, where he joined Co. H 355 Infantry, 89th Division and left for England on June 4th, 1918, and was on the firing line August 1st, 1918 where he stayed until the final summons of his Great General came. The band came up from Lynch and played several patriotic airs, which was greatly appreciated by the family and friends of the dearly departed boy. The funeral was held in the Opera House that had been appropriately decorated. The flowers were many and beautiful. The throng of people from far and near spoke more eloquently than words could tell of the respect given this bereaved family. As the last sad rites were being performed the heavens opened as if the sorrowing friends and the rain drops fell on the casket of the noble lad who had given his all for his fellow man. The following beautiful tribute was given by Mrs. T.J. O'Connor, who is an intimate friend of the family:
Friends we are honored today with the privilege of giving homage to one of our beloved soldier boys.
Since Lynn Stockwell gave his life a supreme sacrifice for his people, his country and the world many recognitions have come to the bereaved home.
France, through it's President sent an engraved memorial, portraying the ascendance of right over wrong and linking the French and American flags with the laurel wreath of victory over which is inscribed: "For those Who Devoutedly Died For Their Country, It Is Right That The People Come And Pray At Their Tombs."
Woodrow Wilson, in behalf of our own United States sent an acknowledgement which reads that, "Lynn Stockwell Served With Honor In the World War and Died in the Service of his Country." John Pershing, Commander of the American Army sent his condolence to the family and assures them that their son's record will be preserved in the archives of the American Expeditionary Forces.
Later the State of Nebraska above its seal and the signature of Gov. McKelvie says, regarding the Supreme Sacrifice of our boys that, "Service is the Truest Patriotism and Lynn Stockwell's Name is on the State's Roll of Honor as Worthy of the Great Cause for which he Gave the Last Full Measure of Devotion and Expressing the Desire that his Patriotism serve as an Everlasting Challenge to the Youth of our Land to Emulate his acts of Service." And, now, we, of our community pay our tribute of praise to the boy we have known from boyhood.
I am asked to speak of Lynn's early life. It was one of health, freedom and happiness. I knew him first as a lad of twelve when he and my son were inseparable chums. The boys were so full of play that no day seemed long enough to exhaust the ways and means to express it. Up in the morning playing ball, often begrudging the confining hours of school and when released trying to make up for the hardship of lost playtime. The boys had a sympathetic and congenial companion in Doctor Stockwell who often joined in their sports and many evening directed their indoor amusements making home the most attractive of all places.
Any father can well say, "The hours I spend with thee, my son, I count them treasures, one by one." Mrs. Stockwell did her share, as mothers know how to and many good things to eat were handed out to those ever-hungry lads. Little things you say, no, my dear friends, they are rich suggestions to the boy which train him for kindly, thoughtful service. They are precious atoms of priceless radium that shine through the child's life with a dynamic force that lights the darkest way. To these good people I can never pay my debt of gratitude. There's another obituary that tells of his love of his horses, he was a good hunter and helped at his church. I didn't ever see him on any of Boyd County's draft rolls so I assume he must have enlisted. although the first article says he was called to service.
Lynn Stockwell (52354360)
Suggested edit: This soldier was originally buried in France, but was returned to the U.S. and buried here in April of 1921.
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/109129312
Contributor: suef (47116378)
KILLED IN ACTION BATTLE OF MEUSE-ARGONNE
WORLD WAR I
CO P 066TH INF. 89th DIV
______________________________________________________
STOCKWELL, Lynn
Lynn Stockwell Killed
Butte people are getting used to the shock of hearing of boys killed in battle in France, but the news Thursday evening of the death of Lynn Stockwell,only son of Dr. and Mrs. J.S. Stockwell, on the battlefield, cast a gloom over the whole community.
There had been no notice given, and the name in the paper was the first intimation anyone had that he had been killed. The parents were prostrated by the terrible news, and neighbors put in the entire night Thursday of last week, comforting and caring for them.
Lynn Stockwell was born in Butte. He grew to manhood here, receiving his education in the Butte schools. He was a clean, hardworking, upright young man, a credit to his parents and the community.
Called to service April 26th, he was at Camp Funston only a short time when his division, the famous 89th, went to France. He was in the thick of the fighting, and needless to say did his duty as a soldier faithfully and well. The date of his death in not yet known.
He leaves surviving parents and two sisters, Mrs. Ver Michaels and Miss Mabel, at home. The heartfelt sympathy of the whole community is with the stricken family.
______________________________________________________________
April 20th, 1920
Lynn Stockwell
The remains of Lynn Stockwell arrived last Saturday noon and was met at the depot by the American Legion of Butte and escorted to the G.A.R. hall where it lie in state until Monday afternoon at three p.m. when it was given a military burial.
Rev. De Benham of Creighton an intimate friend of the family preached a very impressive funeral. Rev. F. Farner read the 46 psalms. The music was furnished by a male quartette. The pall bearers were members of the Legion and also all school mates of Lynn's. They were Royal Wilson, Lyman Wills, William Krickac, Roger Olmstead, Lloyd Graves and Henry Sanders. The firing squad were also members of the Robert Wills post. There were many soldiers and sailors from towns in Boyd county and from Gregory county and Holt county present to show homage to their comrade who had answered the last bugle call, while in action near Stenay, France on Nov. 10, 1918.
Lynn was the only son of Dr. and Mrs. J.S. Stockwell and was born in Butte, December 5th, 1898. He left Butte April 26th 1918 for Camp Funston, Kansas, where he joined Co. H 355 Infantry, 89th Division and left for England on June 4th, 1918, and was on the firing line August 1st, 1918 where he stayed until the final summons of his Great General came. The band came up from Lynch and played several patriotic airs, which was greatly appreciated by the family and friends of the dearly departed boy. The funeral was held in the Opera House that had been appropriately decorated. The flowers were many and beautiful. The throng of people from far and near spoke more eloquently than words could tell of the respect given this bereaved family. As the last sad rites were being performed the heavens opened as if the sorrowing friends and the rain drops fell on the casket of the noble lad who had given his all for his fellow man. The following beautiful tribute was given by Mrs. T.J. O'Connor, who is an intimate friend of the family:
Friends we are honored today with the privilege of giving homage to one of our beloved soldier boys.
Since Lynn Stockwell gave his life a supreme sacrifice for his people, his country and the world many recognitions have come to the bereaved home.
France, through it's President sent an engraved memorial, portraying the ascendance of right over wrong and linking the French and American flags with the laurel wreath of victory over which is inscribed: "For those Who Devoutedly Died For Their Country, It Is Right That The People Come And Pray At Their Tombs."
Woodrow Wilson, in behalf of our own United States sent an acknowledgement which reads that, "Lynn Stockwell Served With Honor In the World War and Died in the Service of his Country." John Pershing, Commander of the American Army sent his condolence to the family and assures them that their son's record will be preserved in the archives of the American Expeditionary Forces.
Later the State of Nebraska above its seal and the signature of Gov. McKelvie says, regarding the Supreme Sacrifice of our boys that, "Service is the Truest Patriotism and Lynn Stockwell's Name is on the State's Roll of Honor as Worthy of the Great Cause for which he Gave the Last Full Measure of Devotion and Expressing the Desire that his Patriotism serve as an Everlasting Challenge to the Youth of our Land to Emulate his acts of Service." And, now, we, of our community pay our tribute of praise to the boy we have known from boyhood.
I am asked to speak of Lynn's early life. It was one of health, freedom and happiness. I knew him first as a lad of twelve when he and my son were inseparable chums. The boys were so full of play that no day seemed long enough to exhaust the ways and means to express it. Up in the morning playing ball, often begrudging the confining hours of school and when released trying to make up for the hardship of lost playtime. The boys had a sympathetic and congenial companion in Doctor Stockwell who often joined in their sports and many evening directed their indoor amusements making home the most attractive of all places.
Any father can well say, "The hours I spend with thee, my son, I count them treasures, one by one." Mrs. Stockwell did her share, as mothers know how to and many good things to eat were handed out to those ever-hungry lads. Little things you say, no, my dear friends, they are rich suggestions to the boy which train him for kindly, thoughtful service. They are precious atoms of priceless radium that shine through the child's life with a dynamic force that lights the darkest way. To these good people I can never pay my debt of gratitude. There's another obituary that tells of his love of his horses, he was a good hunter and helped at his church. I didn't ever see him on any of Boyd County's draft rolls so I assume he must have enlisted. although the first article says he was called to service.
Lynn Stockwell (52354360)
Suggested edit: This soldier was originally buried in France, but was returned to the U.S. and buried here in April of 1921.
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/109129312
Contributor: suef (47116378)
PVT LYNN J STOCKWELL
KILLED IN ACTION BATTLE OF MEUSE-ARGONNE
WORLD WAR I
CO P 066TH INF. 89th DIV
______________________________________________________
STOCKWELL, Lynn
Lynn Stockwell Killed
Butte people are getting used to the shock of hearing of boys killed in battle in France, but the news Thursday evening of the death of Lynn Stockwell,only son of Dr. and Mrs. J.S. Stockwell, on the battlefield, cast a gloom over the whole community.
There had been no notice given, and the name in the paper was the first intimation anyone had that he had been killed. The parents were prostrated by the terrible news, and neighbors put in the entire night Thursday of last week, comforting and caring for them.
Lynn Stockwell was born in Butte. He grew to manhood here, receiving his education in the Butte schools. He was a clean, hardworking, upright young man, a credit to his parents and the community.
Called to service April 26th, he was at Camp Funston only a short time when his division, the famous 89th, went to France. He was in the thick of the fighting, and needless to say did his duty as a soldier faithfully and well. The date of his death in not yet known.
He leaves surviving parents and two sisters, Mrs. Ver Michaels and Miss Mabel, at home. The heartfelt sympathy of the whole community is with the stricken family.
______________________________________________________________
April 20th, 1920
Lynn Stockwell
The remains of Lynn Stockwell arrived last Saturday noon and was met at the depot by the American Legion of Butte and escorted to the G.A.R. hall where it lie in state until Monday afternoon at three p.m. when it was given a military burial.
Rev. De Benham of Creighton an intimate friend of the family preached a very impressive funeral. Rev. F. Farner read the 46 psalms. The music was furnished by a male quartette. The pall bearers were members of the Legion and also all school mates of Lynn's. They were Royal Wilson, Lyman Wills, William Krickac, Roger Olmstead, Lloyd Graves and Henry Sanders. The firing squad were also members of the Robert Wills post. There were many soldiers and sailors from towns in Boyd county and from Gregory county and Holt county present to show homage to their comrade who had answered the last bugle call, while in action near Stenay, France on Nov. 10, 1918.
Lynn was the only son of Dr. and Mrs. J.S. Stockwell and was born in Butte, December 5th, 1898. He left Butte April 26th 1918 for Camp Funston, Kansas, where he joined Co. H 355 Infantry, 89th Division and left for England on June 4th, 1918, and was on the firing line August 1st, 1918 where he stayed until the final summons of his Great General came. The band came up from Lynch and played several patriotic airs, which was greatly appreciated by the family and friends of the dearly departed boy. The funeral was held in the Opera House that had been appropriately decorated. The flowers were many and beautiful. The throng of people from far and near spoke more eloquently than words could tell of the respect given this bereaved family. As the last sad rites were being performed the heavens opened as if the sorrowing friends and the rain drops fell on the casket of the noble lad who had given his all for his fellow man. The following beautiful tribute was given by Mrs. T.J. O'Connor, who is an intimate friend of the family:
Friends we are honored today with the privilege of giving homage to one of our beloved soldier boys.
Since Lynn Stockwell gave his life a supreme sacrifice for his people, his country and the world many recognitions have come to the bereaved home.
France, through it's President sent an engraved memorial, portraying the ascendance of right over wrong and linking the French and American flags with the laurel wreath of victory over which is inscribed: "For those Who Devoutedly Died For Their Country, It Is Right That The People Come And Pray At Their Tombs."
Woodrow Wilson, in behalf of our own United States sent an acknowledgement which reads that, "Lynn Stockwell Served With Honor In the World War and Died in the Service of his Country." John Pershing, Commander of the American Army sent his condolence to the family and assures them that their son's record will be preserved in the archives of the American Expeditionary Forces.
Later the State of Nebraska above its seal and the signature of Gov. McKelvie says, regarding the Supreme Sacrifice of our boys that, "Service is the Truest Patriotism and Lynn Stockwell's Name is on the State's Roll of Honor as Worthy of the Great Cause for which he Gave the Last Full Measure of Devotion and Expressing the Desire that his Patriotism serve as an Everlasting Challenge to the Youth of our Land to Emulate his acts of Service." And, now, we, of our community pay our tribute of praise to the boy we have known from boyhood.
I am asked to speak of Lynn's early life. It was one of health, freedom and happiness. I knew him first as a lad of twelve when he and my son were inseparable chums. The boys were so full of play that no day seemed long enough to exhaust the ways and means to express it. Up in the morning playing ball, often begrudging the confining hours of school and when released trying to make up for the hardship of lost playtime. The boys had a sympathetic and congenial companion in Doctor Stockwell who often joined in their sports and many evening directed their indoor amusements making home the most attractive of all places.
Any father can well say, "The hours I spend with thee, my son, I count them treasures, one by one." Mrs. Stockwell did her share, as mothers know how to and many good things to eat were handed out to those ever-hungry lads. Little things you say, no, my dear friends, they are rich suggestions to the boy which train him for kindly, thoughtful service. They are precious atoms of priceless radium that shine through the child's life with a dynamic force that lights the darkest way. To these good people I can never pay my debt of gratitude. There's another obituary that tells of his love of his horses, he was a good hunter and helped at his church. I didn't ever see him on any of Boyd County's draft rolls so I assume he must have enlisted. although the first article says he was called to service.
Lynn Stockwell (52354360)
Suggested edit: This soldier was originally buried in France, but was returned to the U.S. and buried here in April of 1921.
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/109129312
Contributor: suef (47116378)
KILLED IN ACTION BATTLE OF MEUSE-ARGONNE
WORLD WAR I
CO P 066TH INF. 89th DIV
______________________________________________________
STOCKWELL, Lynn
Lynn Stockwell Killed
Butte people are getting used to the shock of hearing of boys killed in battle in France, but the news Thursday evening of the death of Lynn Stockwell,only son of Dr. and Mrs. J.S. Stockwell, on the battlefield, cast a gloom over the whole community.
There had been no notice given, and the name in the paper was the first intimation anyone had that he had been killed. The parents were prostrated by the terrible news, and neighbors put in the entire night Thursday of last week, comforting and caring for them.
Lynn Stockwell was born in Butte. He grew to manhood here, receiving his education in the Butte schools. He was a clean, hardworking, upright young man, a credit to his parents and the community.
Called to service April 26th, he was at Camp Funston only a short time when his division, the famous 89th, went to France. He was in the thick of the fighting, and needless to say did his duty as a soldier faithfully and well. The date of his death in not yet known.
He leaves surviving parents and two sisters, Mrs. Ver Michaels and Miss Mabel, at home. The heartfelt sympathy of the whole community is with the stricken family.
______________________________________________________________
April 20th, 1920
Lynn Stockwell
The remains of Lynn Stockwell arrived last Saturday noon and was met at the depot by the American Legion of Butte and escorted to the G.A.R. hall where it lie in state until Monday afternoon at three p.m. when it was given a military burial.
Rev. De Benham of Creighton an intimate friend of the family preached a very impressive funeral. Rev. F. Farner read the 46 psalms. The music was furnished by a male quartette. The pall bearers were members of the Legion and also all school mates of Lynn's. They were Royal Wilson, Lyman Wills, William Krickac, Roger Olmstead, Lloyd Graves and Henry Sanders. The firing squad were also members of the Robert Wills post. There were many soldiers and sailors from towns in Boyd county and from Gregory county and Holt county present to show homage to their comrade who had answered the last bugle call, while in action near Stenay, France on Nov. 10, 1918.
Lynn was the only son of Dr. and Mrs. J.S. Stockwell and was born in Butte, December 5th, 1898. He left Butte April 26th 1918 for Camp Funston, Kansas, where he joined Co. H 355 Infantry, 89th Division and left for England on June 4th, 1918, and was on the firing line August 1st, 1918 where he stayed until the final summons of his Great General came. The band came up from Lynch and played several patriotic airs, which was greatly appreciated by the family and friends of the dearly departed boy. The funeral was held in the Opera House that had been appropriately decorated. The flowers were many and beautiful. The throng of people from far and near spoke more eloquently than words could tell of the respect given this bereaved family. As the last sad rites were being performed the heavens opened as if the sorrowing friends and the rain drops fell on the casket of the noble lad who had given his all for his fellow man. The following beautiful tribute was given by Mrs. T.J. O'Connor, who is an intimate friend of the family:
Friends we are honored today with the privilege of giving homage to one of our beloved soldier boys.
Since Lynn Stockwell gave his life a supreme sacrifice for his people, his country and the world many recognitions have come to the bereaved home.
France, through it's President sent an engraved memorial, portraying the ascendance of right over wrong and linking the French and American flags with the laurel wreath of victory over which is inscribed: "For those Who Devoutedly Died For Their Country, It Is Right That The People Come And Pray At Their Tombs."
Woodrow Wilson, in behalf of our own United States sent an acknowledgement which reads that, "Lynn Stockwell Served With Honor In the World War and Died in the Service of his Country." John Pershing, Commander of the American Army sent his condolence to the family and assures them that their son's record will be preserved in the archives of the American Expeditionary Forces.
Later the State of Nebraska above its seal and the signature of Gov. McKelvie says, regarding the Supreme Sacrifice of our boys that, "Service is the Truest Patriotism and Lynn Stockwell's Name is on the State's Roll of Honor as Worthy of the Great Cause for which he Gave the Last Full Measure of Devotion and Expressing the Desire that his Patriotism serve as an Everlasting Challenge to the Youth of our Land to Emulate his acts of Service." And, now, we, of our community pay our tribute of praise to the boy we have known from boyhood.
I am asked to speak of Lynn's early life. It was one of health, freedom and happiness. I knew him first as a lad of twelve when he and my son were inseparable chums. The boys were so full of play that no day seemed long enough to exhaust the ways and means to express it. Up in the morning playing ball, often begrudging the confining hours of school and when released trying to make up for the hardship of lost playtime. The boys had a sympathetic and congenial companion in Doctor Stockwell who often joined in their sports and many evening directed their indoor amusements making home the most attractive of all places.
Any father can well say, "The hours I spend with thee, my son, I count them treasures, one by one." Mrs. Stockwell did her share, as mothers know how to and many good things to eat were handed out to those ever-hungry lads. Little things you say, no, my dear friends, they are rich suggestions to the boy which train him for kindly, thoughtful service. They are precious atoms of priceless radium that shine through the child's life with a dynamic force that lights the darkest way. To these good people I can never pay my debt of gratitude. There's another obituary that tells of his love of his horses, he was a good hunter and helped at his church. I didn't ever see him on any of Boyd County's draft rolls so I assume he must have enlisted. although the first article says he was called to service.
Lynn Stockwell (52354360)
Suggested edit: This soldier was originally buried in France, but was returned to the U.S. and buried here in April of 1921.
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/109129312
Contributor: suef (47116378)
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