Killed in Action in France, World War I.
Brother George Case in Lewistown, MO. notified. Info from Findagrave Contributor: Larry&Sharon Easterdayy (47199150)
He is also memorialized here
ELMER CASE MET DEATH IN FRANCE
Was Killed Sept. 28, 1918, and Official Notice Has Just Been Received
WAS SHOT THROUGH HEAD
Private Case was a Grandson of Mrs. George Bowers of This City and the Lewistown Record Gives Graphic Account of His Tragic Death
At last Mr. and Mrs. Will Case have learned that their son, Elmer Lee Case, was killed in France on the 28th of September. Capt. E. L. Newlon, of the home guards, took the matter up with the government some time ago and Wednesday evening he received the letter published below.
Some of the boys from this county wrote after the battle of Sept. 12th and told friends here that he had been killed, but no notification came from the government and the parents held to the hope that he was still living and that a mistake had been made. Especially were they sure that he was still living when a telegram was received from the government later, saying that he was wounded.
Last Saturday, the casualty list contained his name as missing in action. Capt. Newlon wrote to the department on March 10th inquiring about him and the letter went to the army of occupation and a letter was received here on April 9th, one day less than a month.
Following is the information received by Capt. Newlon Wednesday and the same has been sent to Mr. and Mrs. Case:
"From Commanding Officer Co. D. 140th Infantry to Commanding Officer Co. L, 4th Infantry Missouri Home Guard.
"In reference to your letter Private E. M. Ho__, Co. D, 140th Infantry Home Guard, Delto, Colo., and Clarence V. Johnson, private Co. D, this country, home address Sedalia, Mo., states that Private Elmer L. Case, Co. D, 140th Infantry was instantly killed about 10 a.m. the 28th day of September, 1918, by a bullet which entered on right side of head above ear and came out the drum of the left ear. They also state that they saw him fall in a hole of water and pulled him out of it when they found that he was dead and left him lying there. On the following day both of the above men were slightly wounded and on returning they passed the same place and looked for Private Case's body, but was unable to locate it.
"The approximate location where Private Case was killed was about 1000 yards east of Chaudron farm, along the line of the hedge.
"Private Case's record in Company D, was excellent and he was greatly missed by his comrades. It is with much regret that it has taken so long to obtain the information contained in this endorsement. The men when this information was obtained were just returning from the hospital. --John H. Pleasant, Captain 140th Infantry, Commanding Co. D."
The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Case, together with the friends of their son, will extend their sympathy as soon as the news is received. The blow is a sad one to the parents, who had hoped until the last that he might return safe and well. -- Lewistown Record.
Elmer Case was a grandson of Mrs. George Bowers of this city.
Shelby County Herald, Shelbyville, Missouri · Wednesday, April 23, 1919, Column 6
(Contributed by Shelby County (MO) Historical Society, Museum & Library and Pam Witherow)
Brother George Case in Lewistown, MO. notified. Info from Findagrave Contributor: Larry&Sharon Easterdayy (47199150)
He is also memorialized here
ELMER CASE MET DEATH IN FRANCE
Was Killed Sept. 28, 1918, and Official Notice Has Just Been Received
WAS SHOT THROUGH HEAD
Private Case was a Grandson of Mrs. George Bowers of This City and the Lewistown Record Gives Graphic Account of His Tragic Death
At last Mr. and Mrs. Will Case have learned that their son, Elmer Lee Case, was killed in France on the 28th of September. Capt. E. L. Newlon, of the home guards, took the matter up with the government some time ago and Wednesday evening he received the letter published below.
Some of the boys from this county wrote after the battle of Sept. 12th and told friends here that he had been killed, but no notification came from the government and the parents held to the hope that he was still living and that a mistake had been made. Especially were they sure that he was still living when a telegram was received from the government later, saying that he was wounded.
Last Saturday, the casualty list contained his name as missing in action. Capt. Newlon wrote to the department on March 10th inquiring about him and the letter went to the army of occupation and a letter was received here on April 9th, one day less than a month.
Following is the information received by Capt. Newlon Wednesday and the same has been sent to Mr. and Mrs. Case:
"From Commanding Officer Co. D. 140th Infantry to Commanding Officer Co. L, 4th Infantry Missouri Home Guard.
"In reference to your letter Private E. M. Ho__, Co. D, 140th Infantry Home Guard, Delto, Colo., and Clarence V. Johnson, private Co. D, this country, home address Sedalia, Mo., states that Private Elmer L. Case, Co. D, 140th Infantry was instantly killed about 10 a.m. the 28th day of September, 1918, by a bullet which entered on right side of head above ear and came out the drum of the left ear. They also state that they saw him fall in a hole of water and pulled him out of it when they found that he was dead and left him lying there. On the following day both of the above men were slightly wounded and on returning they passed the same place and looked for Private Case's body, but was unable to locate it.
"The approximate location where Private Case was killed was about 1000 yards east of Chaudron farm, along the line of the hedge.
"Private Case's record in Company D, was excellent and he was greatly missed by his comrades. It is with much regret that it has taken so long to obtain the information contained in this endorsement. The men when this information was obtained were just returning from the hospital. --John H. Pleasant, Captain 140th Infantry, Commanding Co. D."
The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Case, together with the friends of their son, will extend their sympathy as soon as the news is received. The blow is a sad one to the parents, who had hoped until the last that he might return safe and well. -- Lewistown Record.
Elmer Case was a grandson of Mrs. George Bowers of this city.
Shelby County Herald, Shelbyville, Missouri · Wednesday, April 23, 1919, Column 6
(Contributed by Shelby County (MO) Historical Society, Museum & Library and Pam Witherow)
Killed in Action in France, World War I.
Brother George Case in Lewistown, MO. notified. Info from Findagrave Contributor: Larry&Sharon Easterdayy (47199150)
He is also memorialized here
ELMER CASE MET DEATH IN FRANCE
Was Killed Sept. 28, 1918, and Official Notice Has Just Been Received
WAS SHOT THROUGH HEAD
Private Case was a Grandson of Mrs. George Bowers of This City and the Lewistown Record Gives Graphic Account of His Tragic Death
At last Mr. and Mrs. Will Case have learned that their son, Elmer Lee Case, was killed in France on the 28th of September. Capt. E. L. Newlon, of the home guards, took the matter up with the government some time ago and Wednesday evening he received the letter published below.
Some of the boys from this county wrote after the battle of Sept. 12th and told friends here that he had been killed, but no notification came from the government and the parents held to the hope that he was still living and that a mistake had been made. Especially were they sure that he was still living when a telegram was received from the government later, saying that he was wounded.
Last Saturday, the casualty list contained his name as missing in action. Capt. Newlon wrote to the department on March 10th inquiring about him and the letter went to the army of occupation and a letter was received here on April 9th, one day less than a month.
Following is the information received by Capt. Newlon Wednesday and the same has been sent to Mr. and Mrs. Case:
"From Commanding Officer Co. D. 140th Infantry to Commanding Officer Co. L, 4th Infantry Missouri Home Guard.
"In reference to your letter Private E. M. Ho__, Co. D, 140th Infantry Home Guard, Delto, Colo., and Clarence V. Johnson, private Co. D, this country, home address Sedalia, Mo., states that Private Elmer L. Case, Co. D, 140th Infantry was instantly killed about 10 a.m. the 28th day of September, 1918, by a bullet which entered on right side of head above ear and came out the drum of the left ear. They also state that they saw him fall in a hole of water and pulled him out of it when they found that he was dead and left him lying there. On the following day both of the above men were slightly wounded and on returning they passed the same place and looked for Private Case's body, but was unable to locate it.
"The approximate location where Private Case was killed was about 1000 yards east of Chaudron farm, along the line of the hedge.
"Private Case's record in Company D, was excellent and he was greatly missed by his comrades. It is with much regret that it has taken so long to obtain the information contained in this endorsement. The men when this information was obtained were just returning from the hospital. --John H. Pleasant, Captain 140th Infantry, Commanding Co. D."
The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Case, together with the friends of their son, will extend their sympathy as soon as the news is received. The blow is a sad one to the parents, who had hoped until the last that he might return safe and well. -- Lewistown Record.
Elmer Case was a grandson of Mrs. George Bowers of this city.
Shelby County Herald, Shelbyville, Missouri · Wednesday, April 23, 1919, Column 6
(Contributed by Shelby County (MO) Historical Society, Museum & Library and Pam Witherow)
Brother George Case in Lewistown, MO. notified. Info from Findagrave Contributor: Larry&Sharon Easterdayy (47199150)
He is also memorialized here
ELMER CASE MET DEATH IN FRANCE
Was Killed Sept. 28, 1918, and Official Notice Has Just Been Received
WAS SHOT THROUGH HEAD
Private Case was a Grandson of Mrs. George Bowers of This City and the Lewistown Record Gives Graphic Account of His Tragic Death
At last Mr. and Mrs. Will Case have learned that their son, Elmer Lee Case, was killed in France on the 28th of September. Capt. E. L. Newlon, of the home guards, took the matter up with the government some time ago and Wednesday evening he received the letter published below.
Some of the boys from this county wrote after the battle of Sept. 12th and told friends here that he had been killed, but no notification came from the government and the parents held to the hope that he was still living and that a mistake had been made. Especially were they sure that he was still living when a telegram was received from the government later, saying that he was wounded.
Last Saturday, the casualty list contained his name as missing in action. Capt. Newlon wrote to the department on March 10th inquiring about him and the letter went to the army of occupation and a letter was received here on April 9th, one day less than a month.
Following is the information received by Capt. Newlon Wednesday and the same has been sent to Mr. and Mrs. Case:
"From Commanding Officer Co. D. 140th Infantry to Commanding Officer Co. L, 4th Infantry Missouri Home Guard.
"In reference to your letter Private E. M. Ho__, Co. D, 140th Infantry Home Guard, Delto, Colo., and Clarence V. Johnson, private Co. D, this country, home address Sedalia, Mo., states that Private Elmer L. Case, Co. D, 140th Infantry was instantly killed about 10 a.m. the 28th day of September, 1918, by a bullet which entered on right side of head above ear and came out the drum of the left ear. They also state that they saw him fall in a hole of water and pulled him out of it when they found that he was dead and left him lying there. On the following day both of the above men were slightly wounded and on returning they passed the same place and looked for Private Case's body, but was unable to locate it.
"The approximate location where Private Case was killed was about 1000 yards east of Chaudron farm, along the line of the hedge.
"Private Case's record in Company D, was excellent and he was greatly missed by his comrades. It is with much regret that it has taken so long to obtain the information contained in this endorsement. The men when this information was obtained were just returning from the hospital. --John H. Pleasant, Captain 140th Infantry, Commanding Co. D."
The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Case, together with the friends of their son, will extend their sympathy as soon as the news is received. The blow is a sad one to the parents, who had hoped until the last that he might return safe and well. -- Lewistown Record.
Elmer Case was a grandson of Mrs. George Bowers of this city.
Shelby County Herald, Shelbyville, Missouri · Wednesday, April 23, 1919, Column 6
(Contributed by Shelby County (MO) Historical Society, Museum & Library and Pam Witherow)
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