MOORE< Harry R - WWI
Source: Muncie Star Press 23 Sept 1918 p 5
Official lists of Indiana’s soldiers who have died in the ware are not obtainable, either at Washington or elsewhere. The following names have been compiled from a thorough examination of files of daily newspapers and if there are errors or omissions it is due to the fact that records in the War Department have not yet been segregated into states so as to be quickly available….
Ralph D. Boone, Greencastle, died in action, July 21, 1918
Paul Grimes, Greencastle, died in action June 14, 1918
Corporal Harry R. Moore, Greencastle, died in service July 31, 1918.
Sgt. Perry B. Snyder, Greencastle, died in action August 28, 1918.
Note: Harry R. "Reed" Moore was a Corporal born in Greencastle 20 Jan 1894 died Danizy, Department de L'Aisne, Picardie France 22 July 1918 (note that is not same as above but imagine this one is correct - not sure
He was 24 years old - Married Ruth Anderson Story Oct 31, 1916 in Vanderburgh County
From "Indiana Book of Merit Volume IV 1932"
Moore, Harry Reed Corporal, 42526, Company D, 18th Infantry, 1st Division Silver Star. Born January 22, 1894, Greencastle; son of Lawrence F and Catherine Ellen (Sage) Moore. Sawmill man, Greencastle. Enlisted May 8, 1917, Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Training: Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; Gettsyburg, Pa. Assigned to Company G, 7th Infantry; transferred to Company D, 18th Infantry. Private first class, July 28, 1917; corporal, September 22, 1917. Overseas October 29, 1917. Battles: Luneville, Ansauville, Montdidier-Noyon, Catigny, Soissons. Killed in action July 22, 1918, Soissons. Buried in Suresnes American Cemetery, Suresnes, Seine, France Grave 20, row 17 block B.
Note: – Harry is one on right with cigar – and wedding ring – hand on other guy’s shoulder – thanks to Dane Ferree and findagrave
