Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 259, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 November 1918 — DEWEY BIGGS. [ARTICLE]

DEWEY BIGGS.

The following letter was received by Mrs. Clara Biggs, of this' city, in reference to her son, Dewey, who died in France: October 8, 1918. Dear Madam: — In writing you regarding the death of Detfey Biggs, I am actuated by the belief that you would like to have such additional information as may available. Your son was first taken ill on Sept. 26 th, and though every possible was 26, and though every possible effort was madp'foy our surgeon and his assistants; he died at 9 ;58 p. m. October 4tK/of Lobar Pneumonia. He was -semi-delirious for the last three days •of his illness and became conscious at 9:00 o’clock on the last evening and remained so until his death 58 manutes later. He was buried with full military honors, in the only cemetery in Treguier, the body being escorted by approximately one hundred and fifty of his comrades and also by thirty of the French Detachment on duty at this station, the latter carrying the flag of France. Floral contributions in considerable number from his comrades and also a very handsome wreath in scribed “From the French Aviation Unit Treguier, to their American Comrade,” were placed on the grave. Notwithstanding a heavy rain, there were also 200 or more of the civilian population present. The burial service was read by Rev. P. W. Jones, after the playing of “Taps” and the firing of three voMeys over the grave the services ended. If possible a photograph of the grave will be made and forwarded to you. His personal trinkets are being forwarded to -you via official channels. In extending to you the sympathy of the officers and men of this station, it is our hope that the sorrow you suffer in the loss of your son, may, in some degree, be mitigated, by your pride in the honor which is yours by the right of having given your boy to the service of Our Country. f Vecy sincerely yours, A. M. BALDWIN, Commanding officer, U. S. Naval Aar Station, Treguier, Cotes-du-Nord, France. Mrs. Clara Biiggs, Rensselaer, Jasper Co., Indiana.