WORLD WAR I Doughboy - Bugler - 1st. Generation Native Texan
Commonly known as "Frank" a gentle soul, soft spoken, the son of a Texas Pioneer Methodist minister. He was well educated in the power and the meaning of the "Word". His twin sister, called him the peace maker and the peace keeper in the family.
He was the youngest son of Rev. George Larkin Tipps and Sofronia Ann Western, both of Tennessee and twin brother of Pleasant Ann Tipps McNatt. He was named for his paternal grandfather, John Franklin Tipps, of Franklin county, Tennessee.
Frank's military service began on 20 Nov 1911, when he enlisted in the Coast Artillery Corps, age 19. Frank was assigned to Ft. Baker in Sausalito, California, 61st company. While at Ft. Baker, he was a member of the basketball team and the Bugle Corps. After basic training, his company was deployed to the U.S. border with Mexico. He served his country for 3 years and received an honorable discharge.
On 1 Mar 1915, he enlisted in the Army. He was assigned to Co. C, 18th Infantry, stationed in Douglas, Arizona. He was a Military Policeman. In June, 1917, the United States entered the war with France fighting against German aggression. His company was moved to Hoboken, New Jersey, bound for overseas duty. "The Yanks Were Coming" and Frank was one of them. The 18th infantry is proudly known as the "THE BIG RED ONE". His ship docked in St. Nazaire, France, 14 Jan, 1917.
His company was part of the 1st. American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) engaged in the battle of the Argonne Forest, under the leadership of Gen. John J. Pershing. Frank was killed in action 33 days before the armistice was signed. Had he lived one more day, Frank might have survived the war. For it was on 10 Oct, 1918 the Argonne Forest was freed of German soldiers. The Kaiser's war machine was in retreat.
Historians have given high praises to the soldiers who fought in the battle. Many military historians believe the battle represented a turning point in the war. The battle forced Germany to either surrender or be overwhelmed.
In a letter, dated 8 Jan 1918, Frank asked his family and friends, not to worry about him. He knew he was fighting for freedom and liberty, .."the war was important and we will win". For the letters and gifts he had received from home, he offered thanks. He asked God to protect them, until he could return.
Frank was a brave soldier and good leader. He was wounded twice before he was killed. He was severely injured on 18 Jul, 1918. Each time, he asked to be returned to his company. He served 19 months in France.
Frank was buried on the field of battle in Meuse, France. His remains were returned to the United States and reinterred on Wednesday, 17 Aug., 1921. He was given full military honors by the local American Legion Post #17.
Greenville Herald Banner - Sgt. John F. Tipps service held...
His flagged draped coffin was met at the train station by military honor guard and placed on a horse drawn caisson. A Christian funeral was held at the First Methodist Church of Campbell. The church he loved and where his father had pastored. The funeral procession that followed stretched for more than a mile. The mourners followed the family members walking to the graveside, where a 21 gun salute was heard, "TAPS" were played, and prayers offered. His sister, Annie read the poem, "My Rosary". His father and his sister received the flag, he defended. The loss of her son along with the effort to return his remains was to much for Frank's mother. She had taken to her bed and was unable to attend his final service.
Frank was home. He was laid to rest under the Texas oak trees. A quiet place for a battle weary soldier. He was 26.
Frank's name was engraved on the WWI Memorial wall with other Texans who answered the call and served. The memorial is located in Austin, Texas outside DKR Memorial stadium.
Frank's name commemorated on the Saint-Juvin Memorial in Ardenne, France.
Antidote: I don't know how much longer I will be able to do this research. I just need to say, "you are the reason". I was 9, when my grandmother died. Your twin sister, she never forgot you and I have the poem she wrote and read at your service, "My Rosary". I will have it read at my service, My tribute to you and your sister.
Commonly known as "Frank" a gentle soul, soft spoken, the son of a Texas Pioneer Methodist minister. He was well educated in the power and the meaning of the "Word". His twin sister, called him the peace maker and the peace keeper in the family.
He was the youngest son of Rev. George Larkin Tipps and Sofronia Ann Western, both of Tennessee and twin brother of Pleasant Ann Tipps McNatt. He was named for his paternal grandfather, John Franklin Tipps, of Franklin county, Tennessee.
Frank's military service began on 20 Nov 1911, when he enlisted in the Coast Artillery Corps, age 19. Frank was assigned to Ft. Baker in Sausalito, California, 61st company. While at Ft. Baker, he was a member of the basketball team and the Bugle Corps. After basic training, his company was deployed to the U.S. border with Mexico. He served his country for 3 years and received an honorable discharge.
On 1 Mar 1915, he enlisted in the Army. He was assigned to Co. C, 18th Infantry, stationed in Douglas, Arizona. He was a Military Policeman. In June, 1917, the United States entered the war with France fighting against German aggression. His company was moved to Hoboken, New Jersey, bound for overseas duty. "The Yanks Were Coming" and Frank was one of them. The 18th infantry is proudly known as the "THE BIG RED ONE". His ship docked in St. Nazaire, France, 14 Jan, 1917.
His company was part of the 1st. American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) engaged in the battle of the Argonne Forest, under the leadership of Gen. John J. Pershing. Frank was killed in action 33 days before the armistice was signed. Had he lived one more day, Frank might have survived the war. For it was on 10 Oct, 1918 the Argonne Forest was freed of German soldiers. The Kaiser's war machine was in retreat.
Historians have given high praises to the soldiers who fought in the battle. Many military historians believe the battle represented a turning point in the war. The battle forced Germany to either surrender or be overwhelmed.
In a letter, dated 8 Jan 1918, Frank asked his family and friends, not to worry about him. He knew he was fighting for freedom and liberty, .."the war was important and we will win". For the letters and gifts he had received from home, he offered thanks. He asked God to protect them, until he could return.
Frank was a brave soldier and good leader. He was wounded twice before he was killed. He was severely injured on 18 Jul, 1918. Each time, he asked to be returned to his company. He served 19 months in France.
Frank was buried on the field of battle in Meuse, France. His remains were returned to the United States and reinterred on Wednesday, 17 Aug., 1921. He was given full military honors by the local American Legion Post #17.
Greenville Herald Banner - Sgt. John F. Tipps service held...
His flagged draped coffin was met at the train station by military honor guard and placed on a horse drawn caisson. A Christian funeral was held at the First Methodist Church of Campbell. The church he loved and where his father had pastored. The funeral procession that followed stretched for more than a mile. The mourners followed the family members walking to the graveside, where a 21 gun salute was heard, "TAPS" were played, and prayers offered. His sister, Annie read the poem, "My Rosary". His father and his sister received the flag, he defended. The loss of her son along with the effort to return his remains was to much for Frank's mother. She had taken to her bed and was unable to attend his final service.
Frank was home. He was laid to rest under the Texas oak trees. A quiet place for a battle weary soldier. He was 26.
Frank's name was engraved on the WWI Memorial wall with other Texans who answered the call and served. The memorial is located in Austin, Texas outside DKR Memorial stadium.
Frank's name commemorated on the Saint-Juvin Memorial in Ardenne, France.
Antidote: I don't know how much longer I will be able to do this research. I just need to say, "you are the reason". I was 9, when my grandmother died. Your twin sister, she never forgot you and I have the poem she wrote and read at your service, "My Rosary". I will have it read at my service, My tribute to you and your sister.
WORLD WAR I Doughboy - Bugler - 1st. Generation Native Texan
Commonly known as "Frank" a gentle soul, soft spoken, the son of a Texas Pioneer Methodist minister. He was well educated in the power and the meaning of the "Word". His twin sister, called him the peace maker and the peace keeper in the family.
He was the youngest son of Rev. George Larkin Tipps and Sofronia Ann Western, both of Tennessee and twin brother of Pleasant Ann Tipps McNatt. He was named for his paternal grandfather, John Franklin Tipps, of Franklin county, Tennessee.
Frank's military service began on 20 Nov 1911, when he enlisted in the Coast Artillery Corps, age 19. Frank was assigned to Ft. Baker in Sausalito, California, 61st company. While at Ft. Baker, he was a member of the basketball team and the Bugle Corps. After basic training, his company was deployed to the U.S. border with Mexico. He served his country for 3 years and received an honorable discharge.
On 1 Mar 1915, he enlisted in the Army. He was assigned to Co. C, 18th Infantry, stationed in Douglas, Arizona. He was a Military Policeman. In June, 1917, the United States entered the war with France fighting against German aggression. His company was moved to Hoboken, New Jersey, bound for overseas duty. "The Yanks Were Coming" and Frank was one of them. The 18th infantry is proudly known as the "THE BIG RED ONE". His ship docked in St. Nazaire, France, 14 Jan, 1917.
His company was part of the 1st. American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) engaged in the battle of the Argonne Forest, under the leadership of Gen. John J. Pershing. Frank was killed in action 33 days before the armistice was signed. Had he lived one more day, Frank might have survived the war. For it was on 10 Oct, 1918 the Argonne Forest was freed of German soldiers. The Kaiser's war machine was in retreat.
Historians have given high praises to the soldiers who fought in the battle. Many military historians believe the battle represented a turning point in the war. The battle forced Germany to either surrender or be overwhelmed.
In a letter, dated 8 Jan 1918, Frank asked his family and friends, not to worry about him. He knew he was fighting for freedom and liberty, .."the war was important and we will win". For the letters and gifts he had received from home, he offered thanks. He asked God to protect them, until he could return.
Frank was a brave soldier and good leader. He was wounded twice before he was killed. He was severely injured on 18 Jul, 1918. Each time, he asked to be returned to his company. He served 19 months in France.
Frank was buried on the field of battle in Meuse, France. His remains were returned to the United States and reinterred on Wednesday, 17 Aug., 1921. He was given full military honors by the local American Legion Post #17.
Greenville Herald Banner - Sgt. John F. Tipps service held...
His flagged draped coffin was met at the train station by military honor guard and placed on a horse drawn caisson. A Christian funeral was held at the First Methodist Church of Campbell. The church he loved and where his father had pastored. The funeral procession that followed stretched for more than a mile. The mourners followed the family members walking to the graveside, where a 21 gun salute was heard, "TAPS" were played, and prayers offered. His sister, Annie read the poem, "My Rosary". His father and his sister received the flag, he defended. The loss of her son along with the effort to return his remains was to much for Frank's mother. She had taken to her bed and was unable to attend his final service.
Frank was home. He was laid to rest under the Texas oak trees. A quiet place for a battle weary soldier. He was 26.
Frank's name was engraved on the WWI Memorial wall with other Texans who answered the call and served. The memorial is located in Austin, Texas outside DKR Memorial stadium.
Frank's name commemorated on the Saint-Juvin Memorial in Ardenne, France.
Antidote: I don't know how much longer I will be able to do this research. I just need to say, "you are the reason". I was 9, when my grandmother died. Your twin sister, she never forgot you and I have the poem she wrote and read at your service, "My Rosary". I will have it read at my service, My tribute to you and your sister.
Commonly known as "Frank" a gentle soul, soft spoken, the son of a Texas Pioneer Methodist minister. He was well educated in the power and the meaning of the "Word". His twin sister, called him the peace maker and the peace keeper in the family.
He was the youngest son of Rev. George Larkin Tipps and Sofronia Ann Western, both of Tennessee and twin brother of Pleasant Ann Tipps McNatt. He was named for his paternal grandfather, John Franklin Tipps, of Franklin county, Tennessee.
Frank's military service began on 20 Nov 1911, when he enlisted in the Coast Artillery Corps, age 19. Frank was assigned to Ft. Baker in Sausalito, California, 61st company. While at Ft. Baker, he was a member of the basketball team and the Bugle Corps. After basic training, his company was deployed to the U.S. border with Mexico. He served his country for 3 years and received an honorable discharge.
On 1 Mar 1915, he enlisted in the Army. He was assigned to Co. C, 18th Infantry, stationed in Douglas, Arizona. He was a Military Policeman. In June, 1917, the United States entered the war with France fighting against German aggression. His company was moved to Hoboken, New Jersey, bound for overseas duty. "The Yanks Were Coming" and Frank was one of them. The 18th infantry is proudly known as the "THE BIG RED ONE". His ship docked in St. Nazaire, France, 14 Jan, 1917.
His company was part of the 1st. American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) engaged in the battle of the Argonne Forest, under the leadership of Gen. John J. Pershing. Frank was killed in action 33 days before the armistice was signed. Had he lived one more day, Frank might have survived the war. For it was on 10 Oct, 1918 the Argonne Forest was freed of German soldiers. The Kaiser's war machine was in retreat.
Historians have given high praises to the soldiers who fought in the battle. Many military historians believe the battle represented a turning point in the war. The battle forced Germany to either surrender or be overwhelmed.
In a letter, dated 8 Jan 1918, Frank asked his family and friends, not to worry about him. He knew he was fighting for freedom and liberty, .."the war was important and we will win". For the letters and gifts he had received from home, he offered thanks. He asked God to protect them, until he could return.
Frank was a brave soldier and good leader. He was wounded twice before he was killed. He was severely injured on 18 Jul, 1918. Each time, he asked to be returned to his company. He served 19 months in France.
Frank was buried on the field of battle in Meuse, France. His remains were returned to the United States and reinterred on Wednesday, 17 Aug., 1921. He was given full military honors by the local American Legion Post #17.
Greenville Herald Banner - Sgt. John F. Tipps service held...
His flagged draped coffin was met at the train station by military honor guard and placed on a horse drawn caisson. A Christian funeral was held at the First Methodist Church of Campbell. The church he loved and where his father had pastored. The funeral procession that followed stretched for more than a mile. The mourners followed the family members walking to the graveside, where a 21 gun salute was heard, "TAPS" were played, and prayers offered. His sister, Annie read the poem, "My Rosary". His father and his sister received the flag, he defended. The loss of her son along with the effort to return his remains was to much for Frank's mother. She had taken to her bed and was unable to attend his final service.
Frank was home. He was laid to rest under the Texas oak trees. A quiet place for a battle weary soldier. He was 26.
Frank's name was engraved on the WWI Memorial wall with other Texans who answered the call and served. The memorial is located in Austin, Texas outside DKR Memorial stadium.
Frank's name commemorated on the Saint-Juvin Memorial in Ardenne, France.
Antidote: I don't know how much longer I will be able to do this research. I just need to say, "you are the reason". I was 9, when my grandmother died. Your twin sister, she never forgot you and I have the poem she wrote and read at your service, "My Rosary". I will have it read at my service, My tribute to you and your sister.
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Sgt., Co C, 18th Inf. U.S. Army - Died In France
Nobly he fell while fighting for liberty
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He left his home in perfect health. He looked so young and brave. Too little thought how soon, he would be laid in a soldier's grave
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