Noble, the only son born to Lars and Anna Lund, attended schools in Wausa and Uehling, graduated from Atkinson High School, and Brown County Institute,NE. He became a teacher and Principal at Cadams School, and 3 years later, Sept. 24, 1917, he enlisted in the U.S.Army, 61st Inf., 5th Div., Co. H.
On Apr. 30, 1918, he sailed on the Czarina, arriving in Brest, France on May 12, 1918. He fought in the Battles of Vosges Sector, St. Mihiel, the front line trenches at Muese Argonne, and Bois De Rappes, where he died on Oct. 16, of German sniper machine gun, while acting Sgt. of an Automatic Riflemen squad.
From a letter he wrote on the eve of his departure from his own country- "Dear Folks at Home: We go realizing what it means, but knowing, as Americans, that we can do no less. We are proud to be volunteers, to wear the uniform of the defenders of the best flag on earth, and when the time comes I will do my part "over there" as you must do yours "over here." The Victory must be OURS! And now, Father, Mother, Sisters, remember that I am going to do my part and feel proud of your soldier boy. Good-bye, God bless you and keep you. Your soldier boy, Noble."
Sentiments which came from he who was "Noble" in name and deed. He died at the age of 25 that Freedom might live.
Left to mourn him were his parents, his three younger and adoring sisters, Ethel, Alice and Ruth, and his maternal grandfather, Nels Martinson.
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The Oakland Independent
11-29-1918
Corporal Lawrence Noble Lund
"When blue stars turn to gold. In their fields of snowy white. How they speak of a lad who's come no more. In a field of Flanders poppies he has fallen in the fight."
The Swaburg community was saddened last week, upon hearing that Corporal Noble Lund had been killed in action, October, 16, on the field of battle in France. The news seems sadder still, coming at this time, when all were rejoicing at the cessation of hostilities and at the coming of peace.
Lawrence Noble Lund, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lars L. Lund, was born at Wausa, June 17, 1893. When a small boy he came here with his parents to live, after which they removed to Atkinson, where he grew to young manhood. He graduated from the high school there in 1911, and then he took up the profession of teaching. He spent three successful years in this work, teaching near Red Cloud and later holding the position as principal at Cadam. When his parents moved to Swaburg, he gave up his profession and came here to assist his father on the farm. He was a young man of much ability and great talent and was prominent in social circles in the community. He was a charter member of the Elim Luther league of the Lutheran church here.
In September, 1917, he answered his country's call and volunteered for service. He received his military training at Gettysburg, Penn., and at Camp Greene, S. C., being a member of Co. H, 61st Infantry. Early in May he arrived safely in France and soon came into action there. Then almost on the eve of the great victory for which he was striving, and at the dawning of peace, he was called on to make the supreme sacrifice and lay down his life for the country and flag he loved, and now he lies sleeping "in Flanders fields where the poppies blow"
He was an only son and is survived by his father and mother and three sisters, Misses Ethel, Alice and Ruth. May the grief of these who are sorrowing for their loved one be alleviated by the thought of the glorious sacrifice he made upon the altar of freedom.
On Apr. 30, 1918, he sailed on the Czarina, arriving in Brest, France on May 12, 1918. He fought in the Battles of Vosges Sector, St. Mihiel, the front line trenches at Muese Argonne, and Bois De Rappes, where he died on Oct. 16, of German sniper machine gun, while acting Sgt. of an Automatic Riflemen squad.
From a letter he wrote on the eve of his departure from his own country- "Dear Folks at Home: We go realizing what it means, but knowing, as Americans, that we can do no less. We are proud to be volunteers, to wear the uniform of the defenders of the best flag on earth, and when the time comes I will do my part "over there" as you must do yours "over here." The Victory must be OURS! And now, Father, Mother, Sisters, remember that I am going to do my part and feel proud of your soldier boy. Good-bye, God bless you and keep you. Your soldier boy, Noble."
Sentiments which came from he who was "Noble" in name and deed. He died at the age of 25 that Freedom might live.
Left to mourn him were his parents, his three younger and adoring sisters, Ethel, Alice and Ruth, and his maternal grandfather, Nels Martinson.
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The Oakland Independent
11-29-1918
Corporal Lawrence Noble Lund
"When blue stars turn to gold. In their fields of snowy white. How they speak of a lad who's come no more. In a field of Flanders poppies he has fallen in the fight."
The Swaburg community was saddened last week, upon hearing that Corporal Noble Lund had been killed in action, October, 16, on the field of battle in France. The news seems sadder still, coming at this time, when all were rejoicing at the cessation of hostilities and at the coming of peace.
Lawrence Noble Lund, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lars L. Lund, was born at Wausa, June 17, 1893. When a small boy he came here with his parents to live, after which they removed to Atkinson, where he grew to young manhood. He graduated from the high school there in 1911, and then he took up the profession of teaching. He spent three successful years in this work, teaching near Red Cloud and later holding the position as principal at Cadam. When his parents moved to Swaburg, he gave up his profession and came here to assist his father on the farm. He was a young man of much ability and great talent and was prominent in social circles in the community. He was a charter member of the Elim Luther league of the Lutheran church here.
In September, 1917, he answered his country's call and volunteered for service. He received his military training at Gettysburg, Penn., and at Camp Greene, S. C., being a member of Co. H, 61st Infantry. Early in May he arrived safely in France and soon came into action there. Then almost on the eve of the great victory for which he was striving, and at the dawning of peace, he was called on to make the supreme sacrifice and lay down his life for the country and flag he loved, and now he lies sleeping "in Flanders fields where the poppies blow"
He was an only son and is survived by his father and mother and three sisters, Misses Ethel, Alice and Ruth. May the grief of these who are sorrowing for their loved one be alleviated by the thought of the glorious sacrifice he made upon the altar of freedom.
Noble, the only son born to Lars and Anna Lund, attended schools in Wausa and Uehling, graduated from Atkinson High School, and Brown County Institute,NE. He became a teacher and Principal at Cadams School, and 3 years later, Sept. 24, 1917, he enlisted in the U.S.Army, 61st Inf., 5th Div., Co. H.
On Apr. 30, 1918, he sailed on the Czarina, arriving in Brest, France on May 12, 1918. He fought in the Battles of Vosges Sector, St. Mihiel, the front line trenches at Muese Argonne, and Bois De Rappes, where he died on Oct. 16, of German sniper machine gun, while acting Sgt. of an Automatic Riflemen squad.
From a letter he wrote on the eve of his departure from his own country- "Dear Folks at Home: We go realizing what it means, but knowing, as Americans, that we can do no less. We are proud to be volunteers, to wear the uniform of the defenders of the best flag on earth, and when the time comes I will do my part "over there" as you must do yours "over here." The Victory must be OURS! And now, Father, Mother, Sisters, remember that I am going to do my part and feel proud of your soldier boy. Good-bye, God bless you and keep you. Your soldier boy, Noble."
Sentiments which came from he who was "Noble" in name and deed. He died at the age of 25 that Freedom might live.
Left to mourn him were his parents, his three younger and adoring sisters, Ethel, Alice and Ruth, and his maternal grandfather, Nels Martinson.
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The Oakland Independent
11-29-1918
Corporal Lawrence Noble Lund
"When blue stars turn to gold. In their fields of snowy white. How they speak of a lad who's come no more. In a field of Flanders poppies he has fallen in the fight."
The Swaburg community was saddened last week, upon hearing that Corporal Noble Lund had been killed in action, October, 16, on the field of battle in France. The news seems sadder still, coming at this time, when all were rejoicing at the cessation of hostilities and at the coming of peace.
Lawrence Noble Lund, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lars L. Lund, was born at Wausa, June 17, 1893. When a small boy he came here with his parents to live, after which they removed to Atkinson, where he grew to young manhood. He graduated from the high school there in 1911, and then he took up the profession of teaching. He spent three successful years in this work, teaching near Red Cloud and later holding the position as principal at Cadam. When his parents moved to Swaburg, he gave up his profession and came here to assist his father on the farm. He was a young man of much ability and great talent and was prominent in social circles in the community. He was a charter member of the Elim Luther league of the Lutheran church here.
In September, 1917, he answered his country's call and volunteered for service. He received his military training at Gettysburg, Penn., and at Camp Greene, S. C., being a member of Co. H, 61st Infantry. Early in May he arrived safely in France and soon came into action there. Then almost on the eve of the great victory for which he was striving, and at the dawning of peace, he was called on to make the supreme sacrifice and lay down his life for the country and flag he loved, and now he lies sleeping "in Flanders fields where the poppies blow"
He was an only son and is survived by his father and mother and three sisters, Misses Ethel, Alice and Ruth. May the grief of these who are sorrowing for their loved one be alleviated by the thought of the glorious sacrifice he made upon the altar of freedom.
On Apr. 30, 1918, he sailed on the Czarina, arriving in Brest, France on May 12, 1918. He fought in the Battles of Vosges Sector, St. Mihiel, the front line trenches at Muese Argonne, and Bois De Rappes, where he died on Oct. 16, of German sniper machine gun, while acting Sgt. of an Automatic Riflemen squad.
From a letter he wrote on the eve of his departure from his own country- "Dear Folks at Home: We go realizing what it means, but knowing, as Americans, that we can do no less. We are proud to be volunteers, to wear the uniform of the defenders of the best flag on earth, and when the time comes I will do my part "over there" as you must do yours "over here." The Victory must be OURS! And now, Father, Mother, Sisters, remember that I am going to do my part and feel proud of your soldier boy. Good-bye, God bless you and keep you. Your soldier boy, Noble."
Sentiments which came from he who was "Noble" in name and deed. He died at the age of 25 that Freedom might live.
Left to mourn him were his parents, his three younger and adoring sisters, Ethel, Alice and Ruth, and his maternal grandfather, Nels Martinson.
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The Oakland Independent
11-29-1918
Corporal Lawrence Noble Lund
"When blue stars turn to gold. In their fields of snowy white. How they speak of a lad who's come no more. In a field of Flanders poppies he has fallen in the fight."
The Swaburg community was saddened last week, upon hearing that Corporal Noble Lund had been killed in action, October, 16, on the field of battle in France. The news seems sadder still, coming at this time, when all were rejoicing at the cessation of hostilities and at the coming of peace.
Lawrence Noble Lund, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lars L. Lund, was born at Wausa, June 17, 1893. When a small boy he came here with his parents to live, after which they removed to Atkinson, where he grew to young manhood. He graduated from the high school there in 1911, and then he took up the profession of teaching. He spent three successful years in this work, teaching near Red Cloud and later holding the position as principal at Cadam. When his parents moved to Swaburg, he gave up his profession and came here to assist his father on the farm. He was a young man of much ability and great talent and was prominent in social circles in the community. He was a charter member of the Elim Luther league of the Lutheran church here.
In September, 1917, he answered his country's call and volunteered for service. He received his military training at Gettysburg, Penn., and at Camp Greene, S. C., being a member of Co. H, 61st Infantry. Early in May he arrived safely in France and soon came into action there. Then almost on the eve of the great victory for which he was striving, and at the dawning of peace, he was called on to make the supreme sacrifice and lay down his life for the country and flag he loved, and now he lies sleeping "in Flanders fields where the poppies blow"
He was an only son and is survived by his father and mother and three sisters, Misses Ethel, Alice and Ruth. May the grief of these who are sorrowing for their loved one be alleviated by the thought of the glorious sacrifice he made upon the altar of freedom.
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