FEELY, John W. - WW I
Source: Lafayette Journal and Courier Monday Nov 18, 1940 p 9
Mellott, Nov 18 – John W. Feely, 58, Mellott World War veteran died at 3:15 a.m. today at Hines Veterans’ Hospital, Chicago. Born in Burdette, Mo he was a barber here. He served 18 months and 8 days overseas as a Sgt first Class in the 21st Engineers and was a member of Veedersburg Post No 288, American Legion. In 1924, he married Lenia Cecil Stamper, who survives with two step-children, Mrs. Dorothy Scruggs, Auburn and Cecil Stamper, Mt. Clemsn, Michigan. The body will be returned here. - kbz