Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 February 1919 — LEADS COMPANY IN BATTLE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

LEADS COMPANY IN BATTLE

Tom Jenkins, Former White Sox Catcher, Wins Commission for Ability and Bravery. Tom Jenkins of the White Sox, one of the first players to go into the service after war was declared, won a commission just before the armistice was signed. He was a sergeant before he left Camp Gordon, Ga., several months ago Cor France. During October Joe took

charge of his company when his superior officers were disabled and led the advance. Jenkins was complimented on the field for his ability and bravery, and later, received word that he had been commissioned a second lieutenant.

Lieutenant Tom Jenkins.