Edwin Van Meter Evans was the son of Jesse Joshua and Clara Jane CREEK Evans. At 24 years of age he was KIA in WWI and received The Distinguished Service Cross.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin V. Evans, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 23, 1918. When his battalion was forced to fall back before heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, Lieutenant Evans led six runners in an attack on an enemy machine-gun nest. They had progressed about 200 yards ahead of the line when this officer, who was in advance of his men, was instantly killed just as he reached the machine-gun nest.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Bedford Iowa Cemetery Memorial Marker:
EVANS, TO THE MEMORY OF LIET. EDWIN VAN METER EVANS CO F 16TH INF 1ST DIV. BORN 1894 KILLED IN ACTION JULY 18, 1918 IN SOISSONS DRIVE, BURIED AT CUTRY AISNE, FRANCE, BEDFORD CEM.*
*www.abmc.gov: Lt. Evans Died: July 20, 1918; Missing in Action or Buried at Sea; Tablets of the Missing at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, Belleau, France.
Courtesy of Cemetery Walker:
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Sheridan Post; Tuesday, September 10, 1918; Page 1
Reported Killed But May Be Living-Lt. Evans Once Lived Here
Comrade Reports His Death in Action-Government Says He Is Wounded
Lieutenant Edwin V. Evans, brother of Mrs. Ralph Denio, and who for a long time made his home in Sheridan, who some time ago was reported as killed in action in France where he had been serving with the 16th Infantry, is not dead but dangerously wounded according to the latest and most authentic report that the relatives have received. The first report came in the form of a letter from a comrade to his father, stating that Lieutenant Evans had been found 600 yards in front of the battle line. Later the war department notified the mother, Mrs. J. J. Evans of Des Moines, Iowa, that her son had been dangerously wounded. In spite of every effort that has been made no additional information has been secured.
The story of how Lieutenant Evans came to be reported dead is told in a recent issue of the Times-Republican, published in Bedford, Iowa, where the lieutenant spent most of his boyhood days. It says:
"A nephew of Judge Grimes of North Platte found the young man, and on the body he found letters bearing the address "Edwin V. Evans, 2d lieutenant, Boulder, Colo." The identification discs worn by the soldier also gave him the same title, together with his company and regiment. Young Grimes did not know Edwin personally, but he knew that there was such a body in the army and that he was distantly related to him. He wrote these facts to Judge Grimes, who in turn transmitted them to Robert Evans at Des Moines. Robert had just left Des Moines to enter training camp, but had left instructions to his secretary to open his mail during his absence and notify him by wire of anything urgent. The secretary wired him and he returned at once, and made all the investigation possible, but was unable to get any further information, except that there were also some letters on the remains that were unmailed yet, addressed to a lady friend of Edwin's at Boulder, and these letters were from him."
The only reasonable conclusion that can be arrived at in the absence of definite information is that the comrade found Lieutenant Evans as he says he did and believed him to be dead. Later however, he may have been found by Red Cross workers and taken to the hospital where he was revived. It is upon the department's notice that his relatives and many friends are building hopes that the gallant young hero is still alive and may recover and be able to strike yet another blow for flag and country.
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Sheridan Post No. 49; Tuesday, October 22, 1918; Page 1 & 3
Killed In Action Lieut. Evans' Fate-Letter Received From Brother Officer
No Room Left for Hope - Wound Shows Death Was Instantaneous
Indisputable proof has come to friends and relatives of the death of Lieutenant Edwin Evans, who at one time was a resident of Sheridan and who is the brother of Mrs. Ralph Denio of this city. The death of the young soldier was reported to have taken place three months ago but the only official information received by his relatives was to the effect that he was severely wounded. In spite of diligent inquiry nothing authentic could be learned until recently a letter came to the mother from one of the lieutenant's intimate friends. The letter follows:
France, Sept. 1, 1918
My dear Mrs. Evans-
For seven months and more Edwin and I had been separated, each doing duty in divisions which never were located near one another until July. During these months we kept up a close correspondence, planning and looking forward to that time when we might spend our seven day leave together.
After the offensive in July near Soissons, I was naturally worried about Ed, for in spite of constant inquiries I could obtain no news of him nor did I hear from him as usual.
It was not until Aug. 26 that a letter from Lieut. Griffith informed me of the supreme sacrifice which he had made on July 19.
I could not believe the report to be true until I heard it first hand and to that end I applied for a short leave and went to Paris to question one of the officers of his regiment being detailed to the States as instructor, was enroute to a port of embarkation.
Lieutenant Hudson, the officer mentioned, was adjutant of the 3rd Bn., 16th Inf., and was well acquainted with Bud, who had been battalion scout officer and acting adjutant of the 2d Bn., 116th Inf., thus giving the two much work in common.
On the second morning of the attack July 19, at 10:30 a. m., Lieut. Hudson was called on the field over which the 2nd Bn. had advanced but a brief time before, and as he saw Ed lying there he kneeled down beside him.
He was too late. - Eddie had passed away. Examination of his wounds showed death had been instantaneous.
His remains were removed to Cutry and there laid to rest with the other officers of his regiment.
My pass was not long enough to allow me to go to Cutry as I wanted, but on the last of October I shall apply for a seven day pass and at that time I shall arrange everything just as I know you would have it done.
His effects have doubtless been forward to the "Effects Depot A. E. F." and will be sent to you. Of this I will make sure in October.
I need not tell you how deeply I have been affected by this news, for he was more a brother than a friend to me for all our interests of the past two years had been planned and shared in common.
The thought of the great cause for which he died, duty to home and country, I realize are insufficient to lift a mother's burden which is of so great weight but to me it is a consolation to know that he would not have had it otherwise, nor changed his place with another.
As you have lost a son so I have lost my best friend on earth and I know now it is an affliction which each suffers.
If at any time, either now or in any future, I may be of service I know you will not hesitate to call on me, Mrs. Evans. Anything that I can do for those whom he loved, I would consider a most pleasant duty and as something done from him in person.
I will write again in October and I have the promise of Lieut. Hudson that he will visit you if he is able upon arrival in the United States.
My deepest sympathy, for it is especially of you, his mother, that my thoughts and heart turns tonight. Our very close friendship makes clear to me how much he meant to you. In sorrow, I remain,
His friend,
Gerry
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Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin V. Evans, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 23, 1918. When his battalion was forced to fall back before heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, Lieutenant Evans led six runners in an attack on an enemy machine-gun nest. They had progressed about 200 yards ahead of the line when this officer, who was in advance of his men, was instantly killed just as he reached the machine-gun nest.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Bedford Iowa Cemetery Memorial Marker:
EVANS, TO THE MEMORY OF LIET. EDWIN VAN METER EVANS CO F 16TH INF 1ST DIV. BORN 1894 KILLED IN ACTION JULY 18, 1918 IN SOISSONS DRIVE, BURIED AT CUTRY AISNE, FRANCE, BEDFORD CEM.*
*www.abmc.gov: Lt. Evans Died: July 20, 1918; Missing in Action or Buried at Sea; Tablets of the Missing at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, Belleau, France.
Courtesy of Cemetery Walker:
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Sheridan Post; Tuesday, September 10, 1918; Page 1
Reported Killed But May Be Living-Lt. Evans Once Lived Here
Comrade Reports His Death in Action-Government Says He Is Wounded
Lieutenant Edwin V. Evans, brother of Mrs. Ralph Denio, and who for a long time made his home in Sheridan, who some time ago was reported as killed in action in France where he had been serving with the 16th Infantry, is not dead but dangerously wounded according to the latest and most authentic report that the relatives have received. The first report came in the form of a letter from a comrade to his father, stating that Lieutenant Evans had been found 600 yards in front of the battle line. Later the war department notified the mother, Mrs. J. J. Evans of Des Moines, Iowa, that her son had been dangerously wounded. In spite of every effort that has been made no additional information has been secured.
The story of how Lieutenant Evans came to be reported dead is told in a recent issue of the Times-Republican, published in Bedford, Iowa, where the lieutenant spent most of his boyhood days. It says:
"A nephew of Judge Grimes of North Platte found the young man, and on the body he found letters bearing the address "Edwin V. Evans, 2d lieutenant, Boulder, Colo." The identification discs worn by the soldier also gave him the same title, together with his company and regiment. Young Grimes did not know Edwin personally, but he knew that there was such a body in the army and that he was distantly related to him. He wrote these facts to Judge Grimes, who in turn transmitted them to Robert Evans at Des Moines. Robert had just left Des Moines to enter training camp, but had left instructions to his secretary to open his mail during his absence and notify him by wire of anything urgent. The secretary wired him and he returned at once, and made all the investigation possible, but was unable to get any further information, except that there were also some letters on the remains that were unmailed yet, addressed to a lady friend of Edwin's at Boulder, and these letters were from him."
The only reasonable conclusion that can be arrived at in the absence of definite information is that the comrade found Lieutenant Evans as he says he did and believed him to be dead. Later however, he may have been found by Red Cross workers and taken to the hospital where he was revived. It is upon the department's notice that his relatives and many friends are building hopes that the gallant young hero is still alive and may recover and be able to strike yet another blow for flag and country.
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Sheridan Post No. 49; Tuesday, October 22, 1918; Page 1 & 3
Killed In Action Lieut. Evans' Fate-Letter Received From Brother Officer
No Room Left for Hope - Wound Shows Death Was Instantaneous
Indisputable proof has come to friends and relatives of the death of Lieutenant Edwin Evans, who at one time was a resident of Sheridan and who is the brother of Mrs. Ralph Denio of this city. The death of the young soldier was reported to have taken place three months ago but the only official information received by his relatives was to the effect that he was severely wounded. In spite of diligent inquiry nothing authentic could be learned until recently a letter came to the mother from one of the lieutenant's intimate friends. The letter follows:
France, Sept. 1, 1918
My dear Mrs. Evans-
For seven months and more Edwin and I had been separated, each doing duty in divisions which never were located near one another until July. During these months we kept up a close correspondence, planning and looking forward to that time when we might spend our seven day leave together.
After the offensive in July near Soissons, I was naturally worried about Ed, for in spite of constant inquiries I could obtain no news of him nor did I hear from him as usual.
It was not until Aug. 26 that a letter from Lieut. Griffith informed me of the supreme sacrifice which he had made on July 19.
I could not believe the report to be true until I heard it first hand and to that end I applied for a short leave and went to Paris to question one of the officers of his regiment being detailed to the States as instructor, was enroute to a port of embarkation.
Lieutenant Hudson, the officer mentioned, was adjutant of the 3rd Bn., 16th Inf., and was well acquainted with Bud, who had been battalion scout officer and acting adjutant of the 2d Bn., 116th Inf., thus giving the two much work in common.
On the second morning of the attack July 19, at 10:30 a. m., Lieut. Hudson was called on the field over which the 2nd Bn. had advanced but a brief time before, and as he saw Ed lying there he kneeled down beside him.
He was too late. - Eddie had passed away. Examination of his wounds showed death had been instantaneous.
His remains were removed to Cutry and there laid to rest with the other officers of his regiment.
My pass was not long enough to allow me to go to Cutry as I wanted, but on the last of October I shall apply for a seven day pass and at that time I shall arrange everything just as I know you would have it done.
His effects have doubtless been forward to the "Effects Depot A. E. F." and will be sent to you. Of this I will make sure in October.
I need not tell you how deeply I have been affected by this news, for he was more a brother than a friend to me for all our interests of the past two years had been planned and shared in common.
The thought of the great cause for which he died, duty to home and country, I realize are insufficient to lift a mother's burden which is of so great weight but to me it is a consolation to know that he would not have had it otherwise, nor changed his place with another.
As you have lost a son so I have lost my best friend on earth and I know now it is an affliction which each suffers.
If at any time, either now or in any future, I may be of service I know you will not hesitate to call on me, Mrs. Evans. Anything that I can do for those whom he loved, I would consider a most pleasant duty and as something done from him in person.
I will write again in October and I have the promise of Lieut. Hudson that he will visit you if he is able upon arrival in the United States.
My deepest sympathy, for it is especially of you, his mother, that my thoughts and heart turns tonight. Our very close friendship makes clear to me how much he meant to you. In sorrow, I remain,
His friend,
Gerry
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Edwin Van Meter Evans was the son of Jesse Joshua and Clara Jane CREEK Evans. At 24 years of age he was KIA in WWI and received The Distinguished Service Cross.
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin V. Evans, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 23, 1918. When his battalion was forced to fall back before heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, Lieutenant Evans led six runners in an attack on an enemy machine-gun nest. They had progressed about 200 yards ahead of the line when this officer, who was in advance of his men, was instantly killed just as he reached the machine-gun nest.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Bedford Iowa Cemetery Memorial Marker:
EVANS, TO THE MEMORY OF LIET. EDWIN VAN METER EVANS CO F 16TH INF 1ST DIV. BORN 1894 KILLED IN ACTION JULY 18, 1918 IN SOISSONS DRIVE, BURIED AT CUTRY AISNE, FRANCE, BEDFORD CEM.*
*www.abmc.gov: Lt. Evans Died: July 20, 1918; Missing in Action or Buried at Sea; Tablets of the Missing at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, Belleau, France.
Courtesy of Cemetery Walker:
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Sheridan Post; Tuesday, September 10, 1918; Page 1
Reported Killed But May Be Living-Lt. Evans Once Lived Here
Comrade Reports His Death in Action-Government Says He Is Wounded
Lieutenant Edwin V. Evans, brother of Mrs. Ralph Denio, and who for a long time made his home in Sheridan, who some time ago was reported as killed in action in France where he had been serving with the 16th Infantry, is not dead but dangerously wounded according to the latest and most authentic report that the relatives have received. The first report came in the form of a letter from a comrade to his father, stating that Lieutenant Evans had been found 600 yards in front of the battle line. Later the war department notified the mother, Mrs. J. J. Evans of Des Moines, Iowa, that her son had been dangerously wounded. In spite of every effort that has been made no additional information has been secured.
The story of how Lieutenant Evans came to be reported dead is told in a recent issue of the Times-Republican, published in Bedford, Iowa, where the lieutenant spent most of his boyhood days. It says:
"A nephew of Judge Grimes of North Platte found the young man, and on the body he found letters bearing the address "Edwin V. Evans, 2d lieutenant, Boulder, Colo." The identification discs worn by the soldier also gave him the same title, together with his company and regiment. Young Grimes did not know Edwin personally, but he knew that there was such a body in the army and that he was distantly related to him. He wrote these facts to Judge Grimes, who in turn transmitted them to Robert Evans at Des Moines. Robert had just left Des Moines to enter training camp, but had left instructions to his secretary to open his mail during his absence and notify him by wire of anything urgent. The secretary wired him and he returned at once, and made all the investigation possible, but was unable to get any further information, except that there were also some letters on the remains that were unmailed yet, addressed to a lady friend of Edwin's at Boulder, and these letters were from him."
The only reasonable conclusion that can be arrived at in the absence of definite information is that the comrade found Lieutenant Evans as he says he did and believed him to be dead. Later however, he may have been found by Red Cross workers and taken to the hospital where he was revived. It is upon the department's notice that his relatives and many friends are building hopes that the gallant young hero is still alive and may recover and be able to strike yet another blow for flag and country.
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Sheridan Post No. 49; Tuesday, October 22, 1918; Page 1 & 3
Killed In Action Lieut. Evans' Fate-Letter Received From Brother Officer
No Room Left for Hope - Wound Shows Death Was Instantaneous
Indisputable proof has come to friends and relatives of the death of Lieutenant Edwin Evans, who at one time was a resident of Sheridan and who is the brother of Mrs. Ralph Denio of this city. The death of the young soldier was reported to have taken place three months ago but the only official information received by his relatives was to the effect that he was severely wounded. In spite of diligent inquiry nothing authentic could be learned until recently a letter came to the mother from one of the lieutenant's intimate friends. The letter follows:
France, Sept. 1, 1918
My dear Mrs. Evans-
For seven months and more Edwin and I had been separated, each doing duty in divisions which never were located near one another until July. During these months we kept up a close correspondence, planning and looking forward to that time when we might spend our seven day leave together.
After the offensive in July near Soissons, I was naturally worried about Ed, for in spite of constant inquiries I could obtain no news of him nor did I hear from him as usual.
It was not until Aug. 26 that a letter from Lieut. Griffith informed me of the supreme sacrifice which he had made on July 19.
I could not believe the report to be true until I heard it first hand and to that end I applied for a short leave and went to Paris to question one of the officers of his regiment being detailed to the States as instructor, was enroute to a port of embarkation.
Lieutenant Hudson, the officer mentioned, was adjutant of the 3rd Bn., 16th Inf., and was well acquainted with Bud, who had been battalion scout officer and acting adjutant of the 2d Bn., 116th Inf., thus giving the two much work in common.
On the second morning of the attack July 19, at 10:30 a. m., Lieut. Hudson was called on the field over which the 2nd Bn. had advanced but a brief time before, and as he saw Ed lying there he kneeled down beside him.
He was too late. - Eddie had passed away. Examination of his wounds showed death had been instantaneous.
His remains were removed to Cutry and there laid to rest with the other officers of his regiment.
My pass was not long enough to allow me to go to Cutry as I wanted, but on the last of October I shall apply for a seven day pass and at that time I shall arrange everything just as I know you would have it done.
His effects have doubtless been forward to the "Effects Depot A. E. F." and will be sent to you. Of this I will make sure in October.
I need not tell you how deeply I have been affected by this news, for he was more a brother than a friend to me for all our interests of the past two years had been planned and shared in common.
The thought of the great cause for which he died, duty to home and country, I realize are insufficient to lift a mother's burden which is of so great weight but to me it is a consolation to know that he would not have had it otherwise, nor changed his place with another.
As you have lost a son so I have lost my best friend on earth and I know now it is an affliction which each suffers.
If at any time, either now or in any future, I may be of service I know you will not hesitate to call on me, Mrs. Evans. Anything that I can do for those whom he loved, I would consider a most pleasant duty and as something done from him in person.
I will write again in October and I have the promise of Lieut. Hudson that he will visit you if he is able upon arrival in the United States.
My deepest sympathy, for it is especially of you, his mother, that my thoughts and heart turns tonight. Our very close friendship makes clear to me how much he meant to you. In sorrow, I remain,
His friend,
Gerry
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Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edwin V. Evans, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action south of Soissons, France, July 23, 1918. When his battalion was forced to fall back before heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, Lieutenant Evans led six runners in an attack on an enemy machine-gun nest. They had progressed about 200 yards ahead of the line when this officer, who was in advance of his men, was instantly killed just as he reached the machine-gun nest.
General Orders No. 44, W.D., 1919
Bedford Iowa Cemetery Memorial Marker:
EVANS, TO THE MEMORY OF LIET. EDWIN VAN METER EVANS CO F 16TH INF 1ST DIV. BORN 1894 KILLED IN ACTION JULY 18, 1918 IN SOISSONS DRIVE, BURIED AT CUTRY AISNE, FRANCE, BEDFORD CEM.*
*www.abmc.gov: Lt. Evans Died: July 20, 1918; Missing in Action or Buried at Sea; Tablets of the Missing at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, Belleau, France.
Courtesy of Cemetery Walker:
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Sheridan Post; Tuesday, September 10, 1918; Page 1
Reported Killed But May Be Living-Lt. Evans Once Lived Here
Comrade Reports His Death in Action-Government Says He Is Wounded
Lieutenant Edwin V. Evans, brother of Mrs. Ralph Denio, and who for a long time made his home in Sheridan, who some time ago was reported as killed in action in France where he had been serving with the 16th Infantry, is not dead but dangerously wounded according to the latest and most authentic report that the relatives have received. The first report came in the form of a letter from a comrade to his father, stating that Lieutenant Evans had been found 600 yards in front of the battle line. Later the war department notified the mother, Mrs. J. J. Evans of Des Moines, Iowa, that her son had been dangerously wounded. In spite of every effort that has been made no additional information has been secured.
The story of how Lieutenant Evans came to be reported dead is told in a recent issue of the Times-Republican, published in Bedford, Iowa, where the lieutenant spent most of his boyhood days. It says:
"A nephew of Judge Grimes of North Platte found the young man, and on the body he found letters bearing the address "Edwin V. Evans, 2d lieutenant, Boulder, Colo." The identification discs worn by the soldier also gave him the same title, together with his company and regiment. Young Grimes did not know Edwin personally, but he knew that there was such a body in the army and that he was distantly related to him. He wrote these facts to Judge Grimes, who in turn transmitted them to Robert Evans at Des Moines. Robert had just left Des Moines to enter training camp, but had left instructions to his secretary to open his mail during his absence and notify him by wire of anything urgent. The secretary wired him and he returned at once, and made all the investigation possible, but was unable to get any further information, except that there were also some letters on the remains that were unmailed yet, addressed to a lady friend of Edwin's at Boulder, and these letters were from him."
The only reasonable conclusion that can be arrived at in the absence of definite information is that the comrade found Lieutenant Evans as he says he did and believed him to be dead. Later however, he may have been found by Red Cross workers and taken to the hospital where he was revived. It is upon the department's notice that his relatives and many friends are building hopes that the gallant young hero is still alive and may recover and be able to strike yet another blow for flag and country.
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Sheridan Post No. 49; Tuesday, October 22, 1918; Page 1 & 3
Killed In Action Lieut. Evans' Fate-Letter Received From Brother Officer
No Room Left for Hope - Wound Shows Death Was Instantaneous
Indisputable proof has come to friends and relatives of the death of Lieutenant Edwin Evans, who at one time was a resident of Sheridan and who is the brother of Mrs. Ralph Denio of this city. The death of the young soldier was reported to have taken place three months ago but the only official information received by his relatives was to the effect that he was severely wounded. In spite of diligent inquiry nothing authentic could be learned until recently a letter came to the mother from one of the lieutenant's intimate friends. The letter follows:
France, Sept. 1, 1918
My dear Mrs. Evans-
For seven months and more Edwin and I had been separated, each doing duty in divisions which never were located near one another until July. During these months we kept up a close correspondence, planning and looking forward to that time when we might spend our seven day leave together.
After the offensive in July near Soissons, I was naturally worried about Ed, for in spite of constant inquiries I could obtain no news of him nor did I hear from him as usual.
It was not until Aug. 26 that a letter from Lieut. Griffith informed me of the supreme sacrifice which he had made on July 19.
I could not believe the report to be true until I heard it first hand and to that end I applied for a short leave and went to Paris to question one of the officers of his regiment being detailed to the States as instructor, was enroute to a port of embarkation.
Lieutenant Hudson, the officer mentioned, was adjutant of the 3rd Bn., 16th Inf., and was well acquainted with Bud, who had been battalion scout officer and acting adjutant of the 2d Bn., 116th Inf., thus giving the two much work in common.
On the second morning of the attack July 19, at 10:30 a. m., Lieut. Hudson was called on the field over which the 2nd Bn. had advanced but a brief time before, and as he saw Ed lying there he kneeled down beside him.
He was too late. - Eddie had passed away. Examination of his wounds showed death had been instantaneous.
His remains were removed to Cutry and there laid to rest with the other officers of his regiment.
My pass was not long enough to allow me to go to Cutry as I wanted, but on the last of October I shall apply for a seven day pass and at that time I shall arrange everything just as I know you would have it done.
His effects have doubtless been forward to the "Effects Depot A. E. F." and will be sent to you. Of this I will make sure in October.
I need not tell you how deeply I have been affected by this news, for he was more a brother than a friend to me for all our interests of the past two years had been planned and shared in common.
The thought of the great cause for which he died, duty to home and country, I realize are insufficient to lift a mother's burden which is of so great weight but to me it is a consolation to know that he would not have had it otherwise, nor changed his place with another.
As you have lost a son so I have lost my best friend on earth and I know now it is an affliction which each suffers.
If at any time, either now or in any future, I may be of service I know you will not hesitate to call on me, Mrs. Evans. Anything that I can do for those whom he loved, I would consider a most pleasant duty and as something done from him in person.
I will write again in October and I have the promise of Lieut. Hudson that he will visit you if he is able upon arrival in the United States.
My deepest sympathy, for it is especially of you, his mother, that my thoughts and heart turns tonight. Our very close friendship makes clear to me how much he meant to you. In sorrow, I remain,
His friend,
Gerry
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