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664 James Bethel Greshham

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KY, USA

Category: Markers

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Mapping Kentucky History McLean County Markers

Marker reads, First American killed in action, World War I. Born Beech Grove, 1893, moved to Indiana, 1901, and enlisted there, 1914. Served under Gen. Pershing on Mexican border, 1916. Sent overseas June 14, 1917. Pfc. Gresham killed, Nov. 3, 1917, in the battle of Somerville, Lorraine. French honored him with monument there. Buried in Indiana. Silver Star citation, Jan. 1920.