RUDOLPH WILLIAM PADLEY
248 Garfield Street, Rochester, N. Y.
8/27/1893 – 7/29/1918

Rudolph William Padley was born in Newark, N. Y., August 27, 1893, son of Henry G. and Mary Padley. He attended West High School, Rochester, N. Y. Before the World War he was employed by the Eastman Kodak Company. Entered the service at Rochester, N. Y., May 3, 1917, at the age of 23 years, as a Private.

He was sent to Columbus Barracks, Ohio, and assigned to the Cavalry; transferred to Battery B, 76th Field Artillery, August 1, 1917. He was trained at Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont; and Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss. Promoted to Private, 1st Class, November 1, 1917. Embarked overseas, April 23, 1918. Engaged in action at the Aisne-Marne Defensive Sector.

He was wounded, July 28, 1918, at le Charmel, by a bomb dropped from a German airplane. Died from his wounds, July 29, 1918. Buried at Chateau de Pereuse, Jourare, France.

In 1930, his mother, Mrs. H. G. Padley visited his grave in France. His mother was a very active Gold Star mother and worked on veteran issues in Monroe County.

From “World War Service Records Rochester and Monroe County, NY” The Du Bois Press, Rochester, NY – published by the City of Rochester, 1924

The Democrat and Chronicle reported on 5/26/1930 p. 20 that a memorial tablet was dedicated at West Avenue Methodist Church and this tablet included his name.

from the Democrat and Chronicle 7/30/1930 page 15.

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