Entered military service from New York.
Company F, 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, A.E.F.
Shafer, Randolph A. (Corp., F)—SSC, CdeG (G), Chateau-Thierry.
Corporal Shafer was among twenty-six men in Company F who were killed in action July 18, 1918.
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From: Upton.
At : P.C.
Date: July 18, 1918. Hour 1:15 P.M.
To : Commanding Gen. 2nd Division.
Due to lack sleep 3 nights, lack food 2 days, no water 2 days, lack ammunition and worn out condition officers and men, it is necessary that the 23rd and 9th Infantry and marines be relieved tonight and allowed to have food, water and rest. After a magnificent fight all objectives attained; officers and men are dead on their feet. Losses fairly heavy.
UPTON.
1:30 P.M. Message from Lt. Gulliver.
I have just intercepted a letter from the 9th Infantry, which was being relayed back to the 3rd Brigade. Following message just received: Have division send food, water, grenades, flares and ammunition.
Upton - Colonel.
Contributor: MGR (46905687).
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Company F, 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, A.E.F.
Shafer, Randolph A. (Corp., F)—SSC, CdeG (G), Chateau-Thierry.
Corporal Shafer was among twenty-six men in Company F who were killed in action July 18, 1918.
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From: Upton.
At : P.C.
Date: July 18, 1918. Hour 1:15 P.M.
To : Commanding Gen. 2nd Division.
Due to lack sleep 3 nights, lack food 2 days, no water 2 days, lack ammunition and worn out condition officers and men, it is necessary that the 23rd and 9th Infantry and marines be relieved tonight and allowed to have food, water and rest. After a magnificent fight all objectives attained; officers and men are dead on their feet. Losses fairly heavy.
UPTON.
1:30 P.M. Message from Lt. Gulliver.
I have just intercepted a letter from the 9th Infantry, which was being relayed back to the 3rd Brigade. Following message just received: Have division send food, water, grenades, flares and ammunition.
Upton - Colonel.
Contributor: MGR (46905687).
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Entered military service from New York.
Company F, 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, A.E.F.
Shafer, Randolph A. (Corp., F)—SSC, CdeG (G), Chateau-Thierry.
Corporal Shafer was among twenty-six men in Company F who were killed in action July 18, 1918.
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From: Upton.
At : P.C.
Date: July 18, 1918. Hour 1:15 P.M.
To : Commanding Gen. 2nd Division.
Due to lack sleep 3 nights, lack food 2 days, no water 2 days, lack ammunition and worn out condition officers and men, it is necessary that the 23rd and 9th Infantry and marines be relieved tonight and allowed to have food, water and rest. After a magnificent fight all objectives attained; officers and men are dead on their feet. Losses fairly heavy.
UPTON.
1:30 P.M. Message from Lt. Gulliver.
I have just intercepted a letter from the 9th Infantry, which was being relayed back to the 3rd Brigade. Following message just received: Have division send food, water, grenades, flares and ammunition.
Upton - Colonel.
Contributor: MGR (46905687).
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Company F, 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, A.E.F.
Shafer, Randolph A. (Corp., F)—SSC, CdeG (G), Chateau-Thierry.
Corporal Shafer was among twenty-six men in Company F who were killed in action July 18, 1918.
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From: Upton.
At : P.C.
Date: July 18, 1918. Hour 1:15 P.M.
To : Commanding Gen. 2nd Division.
Due to lack sleep 3 nights, lack food 2 days, no water 2 days, lack ammunition and worn out condition officers and men, it is necessary that the 23rd and 9th Infantry and marines be relieved tonight and allowed to have food, water and rest. After a magnificent fight all objectives attained; officers and men are dead on their feet. Losses fairly heavy.
UPTON.
1:30 P.M. Message from Lt. Gulliver.
I have just intercepted a letter from the 9th Infantry, which was being relayed back to the 3rd Brigade. Following message just received: Have division send food, water, grenades, flares and ammunition.
Upton - Colonel.
Contributor: MGR (46905687).
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