JOHN SINGER
(1894 - 1918)
TWO MANITOWOC COUNTY BOYS HAVE MADE SUPREME SACRIFICE FOR COUNTRY—GIVE UP LIFE
Name of Sergt. John Singer, Who Left Here With Co. H., in Casualty Lists,
Death Due to Disease—Joseph Svoboda Dies Over There And News Received
Two more Manitowoc County boys have made the supreme sacrifice for their country—given their lives.
The name of Sergeant John Singer of this city appears in the casualty lists forwarded from "over there" by General Pershing on Saturday and confirmation of the death of the Manitowoc boy was contained in messages received from the war department by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Singer, the same day.
Simultaneously with the news of the death of Serg. Singer, Mrs. Anna Swoboda who has been spending the winter at Huntington, W. Va., arrived here and brought the news of the death of her son, Joseph Swoboda, who was a member of the U.S. regulars, Swoboda's death occurred some time ago and his mother was notified at Huntington where she was staying. It is presumed he was killed in action.
News of the death of Sergt. Singer spread over the city Saturday night and caused sorrow to a large circle of friends. He was with Co. H in the border campaign and later left here with the command when it was mobilized at Camp Douglas preparatory to being sent to the European front.
Singer's death was due to pleuro-pneumonia and occurred at one of the base hospitals in France. No other details are known. Mr. Singer is one of the first Manitowoc boys to die "over there" and while he was not killed in active battle his memory will be revered, none the less as one of the brave heroes of the nation.
Familiarly known as "Happy Jack" the local soldier boy was one of the most popular in his command. Previous to his enlistment and departure he had been employed with the Rathsack Sons' Co. in this city. During the time Co. H was on the Mexican border, he was an assistant to the cook of the company and a brother, Alex Singer, left here with the command as a cook.
It is not expected that the body of the Manitowoc boy will be sent home for burial at this time. His parents reside on Columbus street.
Sensational rumors were circulated Saturday night that six Co. H boys had met death in the battle on the western front bu the reports are untrue, as it is not believed that Co. H has yet reached the firing line.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 01, 1918, Page 1
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PROMOTION FOR H. BOY WHILE IN WAR HOSPITAL
Message Saying Body Is En Route Here Is First News
Messages received by relatives from the war department yesterday that the body of John Singer, local soldier who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War, was enroute from New York to this city for burial having been brought from France gave the first intimation of promotion won by the Manitowoc boy. The message announced the shipment of the body of Sergt. John Singer.
Sergt. Singer, who will be the second Manitowoc county soldier whose body will be returned from overseas, left here as a member of Company F and in France was detached as a mechanic. He was a private at the time he crossed overseas and Capt. Ed. Schmidt today recalled that Singer was taken from the boat on March 4, 1918, ill, and removed to the hospital. He suffered an attack of typhoid fever and complications that set in caused his death. "I was standing on deck the morning of March 4 when the basket with Singer in it was carried from the boat. It was the first knowledge I had of his illness," said Capt. Schmidt today.
BODY HERE TODAY
The body of Sergt. Singer reached New York several days ago and was shipped Tuesday and is expected to arrive in the city this afternoon. It will be taken to the Singer home on South Eighteenth Street, Sergt. Singer is the second son of the family who gave his life to the nation in the world war, his brother Alex Singer having fallen victim to the flu where here.
MILITARY FUNERAL
Sergt. Singer will be buried with full military honors. Capt. Ed. Schmidt, his old commander, today ____ a call to all company men and Co. F men to meet at the armory this evening to complete plans for the funeral. Pall bearers will be selected from among the ranks of the former comrades and Co. F. will furnish a firing squad and escort for the remains. The Women's Relief Corps also will attend the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 6, 1920 P. 1
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Private Marius Larson, Co. B., 57th Inf. U.S.A., was the soldier detailed to accompany the remains of John Singer from New York to this city.
The body arrived on the 4:20 train yesterday afternoon.
The casket was draped with the flag.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 7, 1920 P. 3
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SECOND SOLDIER HOME
The body of John Singer arrived from France last Thursday and was interred at Calvary Cemetery Friday morning with full military honors.
Singer was with the local company at the Mexican border in 1916 and was still a member when the Company was taken into the federal service and sent overseas in 1917. He was in the 127th regiment of the 32nd (Red Arrow) division. He died of disease while in the service in France.
There was a short service at the Singer home, 1708 Columbus Street, and mass was celebrated at St. Boniface church by the pastor, W.J. Peil, with a guard of honor of his Company H comrades around the casket. At the grave there was the ritual of his church and volley was fired by a squad of comrades in charge of Lieut. Raymond Schmits and the solemn taps was sounded by Musician Berkedahl.
The pallbearers were all company comrades. They were Capt. E.J. Schmidt, Lieut. Wm Jung, Sergt. Walter Houghton, Sergt. Frank Kahil, Sergt. Vencel Korlor, Sergt. George Bouril, Sergt. John Klinkner and Sergt. Earl Dueno.
This is the second boy of Manitowoc soldier boys to arrive from Europe.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., May 13, 1920
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(1894 - 1918)
TWO MANITOWOC COUNTY BOYS HAVE MADE SUPREME SACRIFICE FOR COUNTRY—GIVE UP LIFE
Name of Sergt. John Singer, Who Left Here With Co. H., in Casualty Lists,
Death Due to Disease—Joseph Svoboda Dies Over There And News Received
Two more Manitowoc County boys have made the supreme sacrifice for their country—given their lives.
The name of Sergeant John Singer of this city appears in the casualty lists forwarded from "over there" by General Pershing on Saturday and confirmation of the death of the Manitowoc boy was contained in messages received from the war department by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Singer, the same day.
Simultaneously with the news of the death of Serg. Singer, Mrs. Anna Swoboda who has been spending the winter at Huntington, W. Va., arrived here and brought the news of the death of her son, Joseph Swoboda, who was a member of the U.S. regulars, Swoboda's death occurred some time ago and his mother was notified at Huntington where she was staying. It is presumed he was killed in action.
News of the death of Sergt. Singer spread over the city Saturday night and caused sorrow to a large circle of friends. He was with Co. H in the border campaign and later left here with the command when it was mobilized at Camp Douglas preparatory to being sent to the European front.
Singer's death was due to pleuro-pneumonia and occurred at one of the base hospitals in France. No other details are known. Mr. Singer is one of the first Manitowoc boys to die "over there" and while he was not killed in active battle his memory will be revered, none the less as one of the brave heroes of the nation.
Familiarly known as "Happy Jack" the local soldier boy was one of the most popular in his command. Previous to his enlistment and departure he had been employed with the Rathsack Sons' Co. in this city. During the time Co. H was on the Mexican border, he was an assistant to the cook of the company and a brother, Alex Singer, left here with the command as a cook.
It is not expected that the body of the Manitowoc boy will be sent home for burial at this time. His parents reside on Columbus street.
Sensational rumors were circulated Saturday night that six Co. H boys had met death in the battle on the western front bu the reports are untrue, as it is not believed that Co. H has yet reached the firing line.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 01, 1918, Page 1
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PROMOTION FOR H. BOY WHILE IN WAR HOSPITAL
Message Saying Body Is En Route Here Is First News
Messages received by relatives from the war department yesterday that the body of John Singer, local soldier who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War, was enroute from New York to this city for burial having been brought from France gave the first intimation of promotion won by the Manitowoc boy. The message announced the shipment of the body of Sergt. John Singer.
Sergt. Singer, who will be the second Manitowoc county soldier whose body will be returned from overseas, left here as a member of Company F and in France was detached as a mechanic. He was a private at the time he crossed overseas and Capt. Ed. Schmidt today recalled that Singer was taken from the boat on March 4, 1918, ill, and removed to the hospital. He suffered an attack of typhoid fever and complications that set in caused his death. "I was standing on deck the morning of March 4 when the basket with Singer in it was carried from the boat. It was the first knowledge I had of his illness," said Capt. Schmidt today.
BODY HERE TODAY
The body of Sergt. Singer reached New York several days ago and was shipped Tuesday and is expected to arrive in the city this afternoon. It will be taken to the Singer home on South Eighteenth Street, Sergt. Singer is the second son of the family who gave his life to the nation in the world war, his brother Alex Singer having fallen victim to the flu where here.
MILITARY FUNERAL
Sergt. Singer will be buried with full military honors. Capt. Ed. Schmidt, his old commander, today ____ a call to all company men and Co. F men to meet at the armory this evening to complete plans for the funeral. Pall bearers will be selected from among the ranks of the former comrades and Co. F. will furnish a firing squad and escort for the remains. The Women's Relief Corps also will attend the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 6, 1920 P. 1
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Private Marius Larson, Co. B., 57th Inf. U.S.A., was the soldier detailed to accompany the remains of John Singer from New York to this city.
The body arrived on the 4:20 train yesterday afternoon.
The casket was draped with the flag.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 7, 1920 P. 3
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SECOND SOLDIER HOME
The body of John Singer arrived from France last Thursday and was interred at Calvary Cemetery Friday morning with full military honors.
Singer was with the local company at the Mexican border in 1916 and was still a member when the Company was taken into the federal service and sent overseas in 1917. He was in the 127th regiment of the 32nd (Red Arrow) division. He died of disease while in the service in France.
There was a short service at the Singer home, 1708 Columbus Street, and mass was celebrated at St. Boniface church by the pastor, W.J. Peil, with a guard of honor of his Company H comrades around the casket. At the grave there was the ritual of his church and volley was fired by a squad of comrades in charge of Lieut. Raymond Schmits and the solemn taps was sounded by Musician Berkedahl.
The pallbearers were all company comrades. They were Capt. E.J. Schmidt, Lieut. Wm Jung, Sergt. Walter Houghton, Sergt. Frank Kahil, Sergt. Vencel Korlor, Sergt. George Bouril, Sergt. John Klinkner and Sergt. Earl Dueno.
This is the second boy of Manitowoc soldier boys to arrive from Europe.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., May 13, 1920
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JOHN SINGER
(1894 - 1918)
TWO MANITOWOC COUNTY BOYS HAVE MADE SUPREME SACRIFICE FOR COUNTRY—GIVE UP LIFE
Name of Sergt. John Singer, Who Left Here With Co. H., in Casualty Lists,
Death Due to Disease—Joseph Svoboda Dies Over There And News Received
Two more Manitowoc County boys have made the supreme sacrifice for their country—given their lives.
The name of Sergeant John Singer of this city appears in the casualty lists forwarded from "over there" by General Pershing on Saturday and confirmation of the death of the Manitowoc boy was contained in messages received from the war department by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Singer, the same day.
Simultaneously with the news of the death of Serg. Singer, Mrs. Anna Swoboda who has been spending the winter at Huntington, W. Va., arrived here and brought the news of the death of her son, Joseph Swoboda, who was a member of the U.S. regulars, Swoboda's death occurred some time ago and his mother was notified at Huntington where she was staying. It is presumed he was killed in action.
News of the death of Sergt. Singer spread over the city Saturday night and caused sorrow to a large circle of friends. He was with Co. H in the border campaign and later left here with the command when it was mobilized at Camp Douglas preparatory to being sent to the European front.
Singer's death was due to pleuro-pneumonia and occurred at one of the base hospitals in France. No other details are known. Mr. Singer is one of the first Manitowoc boys to die "over there" and while he was not killed in active battle his memory will be revered, none the less as one of the brave heroes of the nation.
Familiarly known as "Happy Jack" the local soldier boy was one of the most popular in his command. Previous to his enlistment and departure he had been employed with the Rathsack Sons' Co. in this city. During the time Co. H was on the Mexican border, he was an assistant to the cook of the company and a brother, Alex Singer, left here with the command as a cook.
It is not expected that the body of the Manitowoc boy will be sent home for burial at this time. His parents reside on Columbus street.
Sensational rumors were circulated Saturday night that six Co. H boys had met death in the battle on the western front bu the reports are untrue, as it is not believed that Co. H has yet reached the firing line.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 01, 1918, Page 1
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PROMOTION FOR H. BOY WHILE IN WAR HOSPITAL
Message Saying Body Is En Route Here Is First News
Messages received by relatives from the war department yesterday that the body of John Singer, local soldier who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War, was enroute from New York to this city for burial having been brought from France gave the first intimation of promotion won by the Manitowoc boy. The message announced the shipment of the body of Sergt. John Singer.
Sergt. Singer, who will be the second Manitowoc county soldier whose body will be returned from overseas, left here as a member of Company F and in France was detached as a mechanic. He was a private at the time he crossed overseas and Capt. Ed. Schmidt today recalled that Singer was taken from the boat on March 4, 1918, ill, and removed to the hospital. He suffered an attack of typhoid fever and complications that set in caused his death. "I was standing on deck the morning of March 4 when the basket with Singer in it was carried from the boat. It was the first knowledge I had of his illness," said Capt. Schmidt today.
BODY HERE TODAY
The body of Sergt. Singer reached New York several days ago and was shipped Tuesday and is expected to arrive in the city this afternoon. It will be taken to the Singer home on South Eighteenth Street, Sergt. Singer is the second son of the family who gave his life to the nation in the world war, his brother Alex Singer having fallen victim to the flu where here.
MILITARY FUNERAL
Sergt. Singer will be buried with full military honors. Capt. Ed. Schmidt, his old commander, today ____ a call to all company men and Co. F men to meet at the armory this evening to complete plans for the funeral. Pall bearers will be selected from among the ranks of the former comrades and Co. F. will furnish a firing squad and escort for the remains. The Women's Relief Corps also will attend the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 6, 1920 P. 1
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Private Marius Larson, Co. B., 57th Inf. U.S.A., was the soldier detailed to accompany the remains of John Singer from New York to this city.
The body arrived on the 4:20 train yesterday afternoon.
The casket was draped with the flag.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 7, 1920 P. 3
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SECOND SOLDIER HOME
The body of John Singer arrived from France last Thursday and was interred at Calvary Cemetery Friday morning with full military honors.
Singer was with the local company at the Mexican border in 1916 and was still a member when the Company was taken into the federal service and sent overseas in 1917. He was in the 127th regiment of the 32nd (Red Arrow) division. He died of disease while in the service in France.
There was a short service at the Singer home, 1708 Columbus Street, and mass was celebrated at St. Boniface church by the pastor, W.J. Peil, with a guard of honor of his Company H comrades around the casket. At the grave there was the ritual of his church and volley was fired by a squad of comrades in charge of Lieut. Raymond Schmits and the solemn taps was sounded by Musician Berkedahl.
The pallbearers were all company comrades. They were Capt. E.J. Schmidt, Lieut. Wm Jung, Sergt. Walter Houghton, Sergt. Frank Kahil, Sergt. Vencel Korlor, Sergt. George Bouril, Sergt. John Klinkner and Sergt. Earl Dueno.
This is the second boy of Manitowoc soldier boys to arrive from Europe.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., May 13, 1920
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(1894 - 1918)
TWO MANITOWOC COUNTY BOYS HAVE MADE SUPREME SACRIFICE FOR COUNTRY—GIVE UP LIFE
Name of Sergt. John Singer, Who Left Here With Co. H., in Casualty Lists,
Death Due to Disease—Joseph Svoboda Dies Over There And News Received
Two more Manitowoc County boys have made the supreme sacrifice for their country—given their lives.
The name of Sergeant John Singer of this city appears in the casualty lists forwarded from "over there" by General Pershing on Saturday and confirmation of the death of the Manitowoc boy was contained in messages received from the war department by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Singer, the same day.
Simultaneously with the news of the death of Serg. Singer, Mrs. Anna Swoboda who has been spending the winter at Huntington, W. Va., arrived here and brought the news of the death of her son, Joseph Swoboda, who was a member of the U.S. regulars, Swoboda's death occurred some time ago and his mother was notified at Huntington where she was staying. It is presumed he was killed in action.
News of the death of Sergt. Singer spread over the city Saturday night and caused sorrow to a large circle of friends. He was with Co. H in the border campaign and later left here with the command when it was mobilized at Camp Douglas preparatory to being sent to the European front.
Singer's death was due to pleuro-pneumonia and occurred at one of the base hospitals in France. No other details are known. Mr. Singer is one of the first Manitowoc boys to die "over there" and while he was not killed in active battle his memory will be revered, none the less as one of the brave heroes of the nation.
Familiarly known as "Happy Jack" the local soldier boy was one of the most popular in his command. Previous to his enlistment and departure he had been employed with the Rathsack Sons' Co. in this city. During the time Co. H was on the Mexican border, he was an assistant to the cook of the company and a brother, Alex Singer, left here with the command as a cook.
It is not expected that the body of the Manitowoc boy will be sent home for burial at this time. His parents reside on Columbus street.
Sensational rumors were circulated Saturday night that six Co. H boys had met death in the battle on the western front bu the reports are untrue, as it is not believed that Co. H has yet reached the firing line.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 01, 1918, Page 1
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PROMOTION FOR H. BOY WHILE IN WAR HOSPITAL
Message Saying Body Is En Route Here Is First News
Messages received by relatives from the war department yesterday that the body of John Singer, local soldier who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War, was enroute from New York to this city for burial having been brought from France gave the first intimation of promotion won by the Manitowoc boy. The message announced the shipment of the body of Sergt. John Singer.
Sergt. Singer, who will be the second Manitowoc county soldier whose body will be returned from overseas, left here as a member of Company F and in France was detached as a mechanic. He was a private at the time he crossed overseas and Capt. Ed. Schmidt today recalled that Singer was taken from the boat on March 4, 1918, ill, and removed to the hospital. He suffered an attack of typhoid fever and complications that set in caused his death. "I was standing on deck the morning of March 4 when the basket with Singer in it was carried from the boat. It was the first knowledge I had of his illness," said Capt. Schmidt today.
BODY HERE TODAY
The body of Sergt. Singer reached New York several days ago and was shipped Tuesday and is expected to arrive in the city this afternoon. It will be taken to the Singer home on South Eighteenth Street, Sergt. Singer is the second son of the family who gave his life to the nation in the world war, his brother Alex Singer having fallen victim to the flu where here.
MILITARY FUNERAL
Sergt. Singer will be buried with full military honors. Capt. Ed. Schmidt, his old commander, today ____ a call to all company men and Co. F men to meet at the armory this evening to complete plans for the funeral. Pall bearers will be selected from among the ranks of the former comrades and Co. F. will furnish a firing squad and escort for the remains. The Women's Relief Corps also will attend the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 6, 1920 P. 1
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Private Marius Larson, Co. B., 57th Inf. U.S.A., was the soldier detailed to accompany the remains of John Singer from New York to this city.
The body arrived on the 4:20 train yesterday afternoon.
The casket was draped with the flag.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 7, 1920 P. 3
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SECOND SOLDIER HOME
The body of John Singer arrived from France last Thursday and was interred at Calvary Cemetery Friday morning with full military honors.
Singer was with the local company at the Mexican border in 1916 and was still a member when the Company was taken into the federal service and sent overseas in 1917. He was in the 127th regiment of the 32nd (Red Arrow) division. He died of disease while in the service in France.
There was a short service at the Singer home, 1708 Columbus Street, and mass was celebrated at St. Boniface church by the pastor, W.J. Peil, with a guard of honor of his Company H comrades around the casket. At the grave there was the ritual of his church and volley was fired by a squad of comrades in charge of Lieut. Raymond Schmits and the solemn taps was sounded by Musician Berkedahl.
The pallbearers were all company comrades. They were Capt. E.J. Schmidt, Lieut. Wm Jung, Sergt. Walter Houghton, Sergt. Frank Kahil, Sergt. Vencel Korlor, Sergt. George Bouril, Sergt. John Klinkner and Sergt. Earl Dueno.
This is the second boy of Manitowoc soldier boys to arrive from Europe.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., May 13, 1920
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