Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 261, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 November 1918 — OUR FIRST BOY KILLED IN ACTION [ARTICLE]

OUR FIRST BOY KILLED IN ACTION

GOVERNMENT INFORMS PARENTS OF DEATH OF THEIR SON IN FRANCE. A telegram received from the government today by Amos Davisson, read as follows: Washington, D. C., Nov. 6, 12 a. m. Mr. Amos Davisson, Parr, Indiana. Deeply regret to inform you that Private Lonnie Davisson, signal corps, is officially reported as killed in action. Died of Lobar pneumonia, October eighth. HARRIS. The Adjutant General. Received Rensselaer, 9:45 a. m. The first part of this message seems to indicate that Lonnie Davisson was killed in action, while the latter part says that he died of pneumonia. This young soldier volunteered in April and was sent to a Texas camp, and went overseas sometime in August or September. Deepest sympathy is expressed for the bereaved parents and other relatives.