Son of P. Edward H. Larsen
Edward H. Larsen was born in Chicago, May 16th, 1899. He attended the All Saints Parochial school in Hammond, Indiana.
On April 12th, 1917, Edward enlisted in the Coast Guard Artillery Corps. Later he volunteered in the 12th Field Artillery Corps, Battery C, and Second Division.
He received his training at Fort Meyer, in Virginia, and he arrived in France in January, 1918. His division immediately went into the front lines and took part in all the major engagement.
In the battle of Chateau Thierry, Edward was gassed and due to exposure, he became ill and was taken to the field hospital, where he passed away October 16th, 1918. On November 11th, 1918, Armistice Day, his family learned of his death through a letter from an ARMY Chaplain who was with him at his death. About eighteen months later, his body was returned to his home for burial. He had a military funeral, and his comrades who served with him in France were selected as pall bearers. He was laid to rest in Mount Olivet Cemetery at 111th and California Ave. in Chicago, Illinois.
History of Larsen Family
Mr. Peter M. Larsen, a native of Denmark, was born May 18th, 1863. He is still hale and hearty and enjoying life. His wife, Katherine Larsen, was a native of Ireland and was born November 2nd, 1864. They were married in Chicago in 1888, and to this union were born six children.
John J., a World War Veteran; Anne L. (deceased 1920); Kathryn M., Jane E., Peter D. and Edward H. Larsen for whom this Post was named.
The children were all born in Chicago. The family moved to Hammond in 1906. Mr. Peter M. Larsen, the father, was connected with the Monon railroad in South Hammond for many years. His wife, Mrs. Larsen, passed away March 21st, 1933. She was a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary of the Edward H. Larsen Post No. 802 and was accorded full military honors at the funeral. Kathryn and Jane are also charter members of Unit 802 of the American Legion Auxiliary. The family residence is at the present time at 6136 Garfield Ave., in Hammond, Indiana.
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Edward H. Larsen was born in Chicago, May 16th, 1899. He attended the All Saints Parochial school in Hammond, Indiana.
On April 12th, 1917, Edward enlisted in the Coast Guard Artillery Corps. Later he volunteered in the 12th Field Artillery Corps, Battery C, and Second Division.
He received his training at Fort Meyer, in Virginia, and he arrived in France in January, 1918. His division immediately went into the front lines and took part in all the major engagement.
In the battle of Chateau Thierry, Edward was gassed and due to exposure, he became ill and was taken to the field hospital, where he passed away October 16th, 1918. On November 11th, 1918, Armistice Day, his family learned of his death through a letter from an ARMY Chaplain who was with him at his death. About eighteen months later, his body was returned to his home for burial. He had a military funeral, and his comrades who served with him in France were selected as pall bearers. He was laid to rest in Mount Olivet Cemetery at 111th and California Ave. in Chicago, Illinois.
History of Larsen Family
Mr. Peter M. Larsen, a native of Denmark, was born May 18th, 1863. He is still hale and hearty and enjoying life. His wife, Katherine Larsen, was a native of Ireland and was born November 2nd, 1864. They were married in Chicago in 1888, and to this union were born six children.
John J., a World War Veteran; Anne L. (deceased 1920); Kathryn M., Jane E., Peter D. and Edward H. Larsen for whom this Post was named.
The children were all born in Chicago. The family moved to Hammond in 1906. Mr. Peter M. Larsen, the father, was connected with the Monon railroad in South Hammond for many years. His wife, Mrs. Larsen, passed away March 21st, 1933. She was a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary of the Edward H. Larsen Post No. 802 and was accorded full military honors at the funeral. Kathryn and Jane are also charter members of Unit 802 of the American Legion Auxiliary. The family residence is at the present time at 6136 Garfield Ave., in Hammond, Indiana.
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Son of P. Edward H. Larsen
Edward H. Larsen was born in Chicago, May 16th, 1899. He attended the All Saints Parochial school in Hammond, Indiana.
On April 12th, 1917, Edward enlisted in the Coast Guard Artillery Corps. Later he volunteered in the 12th Field Artillery Corps, Battery C, and Second Division.
He received his training at Fort Meyer, in Virginia, and he arrived in France in January, 1918. His division immediately went into the front lines and took part in all the major engagement.
In the battle of Chateau Thierry, Edward was gassed and due to exposure, he became ill and was taken to the field hospital, where he passed away October 16th, 1918. On November 11th, 1918, Armistice Day, his family learned of his death through a letter from an ARMY Chaplain who was with him at his death. About eighteen months later, his body was returned to his home for burial. He had a military funeral, and his comrades who served with him in France were selected as pall bearers. He was laid to rest in Mount Olivet Cemetery at 111th and California Ave. in Chicago, Illinois.
History of Larsen Family
Mr. Peter M. Larsen, a native of Denmark, was born May 18th, 1863. He is still hale and hearty and enjoying life. His wife, Katherine Larsen, was a native of Ireland and was born November 2nd, 1864. They were married in Chicago in 1888, and to this union were born six children.
John J., a World War Veteran; Anne L. (deceased 1920); Kathryn M., Jane E., Peter D. and Edward H. Larsen for whom this Post was named.
The children were all born in Chicago. The family moved to Hammond in 1906. Mr. Peter M. Larsen, the father, was connected with the Monon railroad in South Hammond for many years. His wife, Mrs. Larsen, passed away March 21st, 1933. She was a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary of the Edward H. Larsen Post No. 802 and was accorded full military honors at the funeral. Kathryn and Jane are also charter members of Unit 802 of the American Legion Auxiliary. The family residence is at the present time at 6136 Garfield Ave., in Hammond, Indiana.
Purple Heart
Edward H. Larsen was born in Chicago, May 16th, 1899. He attended the All Saints Parochial school in Hammond, Indiana.
On April 12th, 1917, Edward enlisted in the Coast Guard Artillery Corps. Later he volunteered in the 12th Field Artillery Corps, Battery C, and Second Division.
He received his training at Fort Meyer, in Virginia, and he arrived in France in January, 1918. His division immediately went into the front lines and took part in all the major engagement.
In the battle of Chateau Thierry, Edward was gassed and due to exposure, he became ill and was taken to the field hospital, where he passed away October 16th, 1918. On November 11th, 1918, Armistice Day, his family learned of his death through a letter from an ARMY Chaplain who was with him at his death. About eighteen months later, his body was returned to his home for burial. He had a military funeral, and his comrades who served with him in France were selected as pall bearers. He was laid to rest in Mount Olivet Cemetery at 111th and California Ave. in Chicago, Illinois.
History of Larsen Family
Mr. Peter M. Larsen, a native of Denmark, was born May 18th, 1863. He is still hale and hearty and enjoying life. His wife, Katherine Larsen, was a native of Ireland and was born November 2nd, 1864. They were married in Chicago in 1888, and to this union were born six children.
John J., a World War Veteran; Anne L. (deceased 1920); Kathryn M., Jane E., Peter D. and Edward H. Larsen for whom this Post was named.
The children were all born in Chicago. The family moved to Hammond in 1906. Mr. Peter M. Larsen, the father, was connected with the Monon railroad in South Hammond for many years. His wife, Mrs. Larsen, passed away March 21st, 1933. She was a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary of the Edward H. Larsen Post No. 802 and was accorded full military honors at the funeral. Kathryn and Jane are also charter members of Unit 802 of the American Legion Auxiliary. The family residence is at the present time at 6136 Garfield Ave., in Hammond, Indiana.
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