*** Local War Heroes Honored ***

William F. Anderson
January 1, 1896 - October 23, 1918


  Name: William F Anderson
  Birth Date: 1 Jan 1896
  Age: 22
  Death Date: 23 Oct 1918
  Military Branch: Army
  Veteran of Which War: World War I
  Registration County: Lawrence
  Cemetery Name: Hopewell Cemetery
  Cemetery Location: New Bedford, Pennsylvania

  Source:  Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Card, 1777-2012
  Digital Images, 3-5. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission,
  Bureau of Archives and History.
  Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.


Four More In Casualty List

Today's casualty list again shows that Lawrence county boys were right up in the midst of the fighting until the very moment that actual hostilities ceased. Four local boys are listed today, one having died of wounds, one being missing in action, one severely wounded and one wounded, degree undetermined. Private William F. Anderson of Pulaski, is listed as having died of wounds and Private Leroy N. Reynolds of Newport, is reported as being among the missing in action. Private Andrew John Quinn is reported as being severely wounded, while Private Claude H. McCracken is listed as being wounded, degree unknown.

Source: New Castle News -
New Castle, Lawrence County, PA
December 10, 1918 - page 11


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