HENRY W. MILLER
237 Jefferson Avenue, Rochester, N. Y.

Henry W. Miller was born in Rochester, N. Y., November 14, 1893, son of Henry F. and Nellie M. Miller. He attended West High School. Before the war he was employed by the H. H. Babcock Company. Entered the service at Rochester, N. Y., March 16, 1917, at the age of 23 years, as a Private, in the 2nd Ambulance Company, National Guard of New York, later 106th Ambulance Company, 27th Division. Promoted to Private, 1st Class, July 18, 1917. He was trained at Camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg, S. C. Promoted to Wagoner, April 11, 1918. Embarked overseas, June 27, 1918, arriving in France, July 13, 1918. Engaged in action at Mt. Kemmel and Dickebusch; Cambrai; St. Quentin; le Catelet; St. Souplet; and la Selle River. He was wounded severely at la Selle River and cited for bravery. The citation is for repeated demonstration of courage and determination in driving ambulances over roads swept by enemy fire, for the purpose of evacuating wounded from the forward aid posts during and after the battle of la Selle River, one of the fiercest in which the 27th Division was engaged.

Died, October 19, 1918, from wounds received in action at la Selle River. Buried in Bony, Aisne, France.

From the Democrat and Chronicle 12/1/1918

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

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CHARLES JAMES McINERNEY
28 Danforth Street, Rochester, N. Y.

Charles James McInerney was born in Mendon, N. Y, September 11, 1891, son of Charles M. and Mabel E. McInerney. He was graduated from Public School Number 29, and later attended West High School. He entered the employ of the brokerage firm of Erickson Perkins & Co., where he became one of the bookkeepers. He was a member of Old Guard; Temple Lodge, I.O.O.F.; and the Baraca Class of the West Avenue Methodist Church. Entered the service at Rochester, N. Y., May 26, 1910, in the Hospital Corps, 3rd Infantry, National Guard of New York, for a period of five years. He re-enlisted June 22, 1915, for a period of one year. At the time of the trouble on the Mexican Border, he again re-enlisted and was sent to Pharr, Texas, with his unit. When the United States entered the World War he was called with the 3rd Infantry, National Guard of New York, April 13, 1917. Promoted to Sergeant, 1st Class, July 19, 1917. He left Rochester for Pelham Bay Park, N. Y, August 16, 1917. Transferred, with the 108th Infantry, September, 1917, to Camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg, S. C, for training. A few months later Major William W. Percy, who later became Lieutenant-Colonel, was transferred from the Hospital Corps of the 108th Infantry to the 1st Pioneer Infantry, and he took Sergeant McInerney with him to act as his senior non-commissioned officer. Embarked over seas, July 8, 1918, on the transport Mt. Vernon, arriving at Brest, France, July 19, 1918. His Regiment was serving near the Argonne Forest when he was stricken with pneumonia. He died of pneumonia and cardiac exhaustion, October 12, 1918, in the Evacuation Hospital Number 7, France. First buried in American Cemetery, Souilly, Meuse; later his body was brought back to America on the transport Wheaton, July 2, 1921, and reburied, with military honors, in Riverside Cemetery, Rochester, N. Y, August 21, 1921, Section N, Lot 329. The funeral was held from West Avenue Methodist Church. Services at the grave were conducted by members of Temple Lodge, I.O.O.F. The honorary bearers were all members of the Old Guard of Rochester. Sergeant Mclnerney’s life will remain an example to his friends. He always did just a little more than his share in any undertaking. He was of retiring type, but once a real friendship was formed there was no breaking of the ties. Loyalty characterized his every motive in life.

From the Democrat and Chronicle 11/11/1918

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

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ROBERT JOHNSON LOHGES
25 Cameron Street, Rochester, N. Y.

Robert Johnson Lohges was born in Cortland, N. Y., April 27, 1899, son of Philip and Nellie Lohges. He was a student at West High School and one of the first from that school to offer his services to his country. He had a gift for making friends quickly because of a
constantly cheerful disposition, and was one of the most popular students. Entered the service at Boston, Mass. April 21, 1917, at the age of 18 years, as a Seaman, in the United States “Mosquito Fleet;” transferred to the Naval Aviation of the United States Naval Reserve Force, July 17, 1917. He entered the Institute of Technology at Cambridge, Mass., October 15, 1917, and was graduated December 22, 1917, with honors, being the youngest of a class of fifty-four. He was sent to Key West, Fla., for ground school work, January 3, 1918, and was there rated as Chief Quartermaster. Transferred to Miami, Fla., May 4, 1918; and was commissioned Ensign, June 14, 1918, despite a ruling from the War Department against the granting of commissions to men under twenty years of age, a special ruling being made in his case on account of his excellent standing and value to the service. He was again transferred to Pensacola, Florida, July 15, 1918, acting as instructor for the recruits.

He was injured, August 4, 1918, while flying at night, and was in the hospital two months, when he contracted influenza and bronchopneumonia and died, October 12, 1918, at Pensacola, Florida. Buried, with military honors, October 17, 1918, in Riverside Cemetery, Rochester, N. Y, Lot 108, Section N. Rev. C. Waldo Cherry, D.D., officiated at the funeral, assisted by Rev. Robert J. Young. The active bearers were members of the Home Defense League, and the honorary bearers were his associates at Central Presbyterian Church. Officers of the Naval Flying School at Pensacola, Florida, sent to Ensign Lohges’ parents a solid gold memorial tablet which was specially designed by Tiffany, with the following inscription:

TO THE MEMORY OF
ENSIGN ROBERT J. LOHGES
naval aviator
who died in the service
of his country
on the 12th of October 1918
a tribute
from his fellow officers
OF THE
UNITED STATES NAVAL
AIR STATION
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA

Accompanying the tablet was the following letter:
“My dear Mr. and Mrs. Lohges:
“At the request of the officers of the flying schools of this station, I am sending you today by insured express, a small memorial tablet, which we unanimously request you to accept as an evidence, although very inadequate, of our sympathy with you in the loss of your son, Ensign Robert J. Lohges of the Naval Reserve Flying Corps, who died from influenza on October 12, 1918.
“In the Naval Aviation Service for the war with Germany, and retained at this home station rather than sent to duty overseas because of his out standing aviation aptitude in order that he might devote himself to the training of many other students, he had the respect and affectionate regard of his associates, and we felt his death, not only as a personal grief, but also as a severe loss to the Station and the Naval Aviation Service.
“Very sincerely yours,
(Signed) “E. F. Johnson,
“Commander U. S. Navy,
“Commanding Seaplane School.”

On November 11, 1923, at a special Armistice Day service, held in Central Presbyterian Church, Rochester, N. Y, a memorial tablet was dedicated to Ensign Lohges and four other boys of that church who lost their fives.

From the Democrat and Chronicle October 15th, 1918

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

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WILLIAM JAMES ATTRIDGE
15 Rockland Street, Rochester, N. Y.

From the Democrat and Chronicle 10/12/1918

From the Democrat and Chronicle 5/15/1908

William James Attridge was born in Rochester, N. Y., March 10, 1889, son of William and Mary Attridge. Entered the service, June 28, 1918, at Rochester, N. Y., as a Private, in the Chemical War Service.

He died, October 9, 1918, of influenza and acute broncho-pneumonia, at the General Hospital, New York City. He was buried October 12, 1918, in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Rochester, N. Y., under auspices of Home Defense League. Location of Grave, WJ^34, J^H.

From the Democrat and Chronicle 10/12/1918

From the Democrat and Chronicle 10/20/1918

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

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FRANK E. PECKENS
166 Plymouth Avenue, Rochester, N. Y.

From the Democrat and Chronicle 10/3/1920

Frank E. Peckens was born in Rochester, N. Y January 14, 1896, son of Charles O. and Mae Peckens. He was a member of Corn Hill Methodist Church and Sunday School, and of the Windsor Lodge. He was graduated from Public School Number 3, and attended West High School for two years. Entered the service at Rochester, N. Y., in the National Guard of New York and saw service at the Mexican Border in 1916. Mustered into Federal service at Rochester, N. Y April 6, 1917, at the age of 21 years, in the National Guard of New York, Company H, 3rd Infantry; transferred to Machine Gun Company, 108th Infantry, 27th Division. Promoted to Corporal. He was trained at Pelham Bay, N. Y. ; and Camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg, S. C. Embarked overseas, May 11, 1918, arriving at Brest, France, May 26, 1918. Engaged in action at East Poperinghe Line, Belgium; and at the Hindenburg Line.

He died, October 2, 1918, at St. Emily British Hospital, from shrapnel wounds received in action, in the St. Quentin Drive. When the Lieutenants of his Company fell, he took command, and carried the men forward until he was struck himself. First buried at Tincourt, Somme; later, his body was brought back to America on the transport Somme, March 14, 1921, and reburied, with military honors, in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Rochester, N. Y, March 23, 1921,

Soldiers Plot, All 1, R-8, Grave 12. His body was one of the first five to be returned to Rochester, at which time a public funeral was held at the Armory. Various Legion Posts, a delegation from his Sunday School class, and former comrades, attended the services held at Corn Hill Methodist Church.

In his last letter, written September 14, 1918, Frank wrote of his pride in the fact that his Mother had received one of the Mother’s Medals, with two stars, at Rochester Exposition Park. He tells his Mother to take all the pleasure that she can and not to worry about
him and his brother Charles, as when they go into the fight they go with a smile, feeling that they are doing it for her and for the rest of their loved ones, and while there are many places they would rather be than in the front line, they would rather be there than to be at home while other boys are fighting. A letter written to Corporal Peckens’ Mother by Private Harold Baker, of the same company, said, in part: “There are very few of us left. We lost our two Lieutenants as soon as we went over the top. Lieutenant H. O. Sommer and Lieutenants Laughlin, Murray, Swartz, Houlahan and Frank Peckens were my dearest friends and they all went, with hundreds of others. I could not start to name them all, but such fighters the world never heard of. For every man that went down, ten Jerrys paid the toll. Frank Peckens was a brave fellow; he died a true blue American, and if they get me I want to go the same way. We went over the top and had crossed the canal and almost hit the Hindenburg Line when they got him right in the stomach. He died in the hospital a few hours later, a good soldier and a good friend.”

From the Democrat and Chronicle 4/24/1908

From the Democrat and Chronicle 11/7/1918

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

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HENRY ALLEN MOYER
301 Ravine Avenue, Rochester, N. Y.

From the Democrat and Chronicle June 9th 1914

Henry Allen Moyer was born in Rochester, N. Y, October 27, 1894, son of Frank C. and Carrie E. Moyer. He was a member of the Memorial Presbyterian Church. He attended West High School; was assistant Boys’ Secretary at the Central Y.M.C.A., and was formerly a playground director. Later he entered Springfield College, where he was graduated in 1918, as a Y.M.C.A. Secretary. Immediately upon graduation he entered the service at Buffalo, N. Y., June 17, 1918, at the age of 23 years, as a Seaman, 2nd Class, in
the United States Navy. He was sent to Camp Perry, Great Lakes, Ill., in July, 1918, for training, being assigned to 4th Regiment, Company B. He was Seaman, 2nd Class, 106 days.

He died of influenza, October 1, 1918, at the Naval Hospital, Great Lakes, Ill., after an illness of ten days. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Rochester, N. Y., Section N, Lot 134, October 5, 1918.

From the Democrat and Chronicle 10/2/1918 and 10/3/1918

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

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CHARLES SPRAGUE WOODRUFF
Rochester, N. Y.

From the Democrat and Chronicle 6/30/1918

Charles Sprague Woodruff was born in Geneseo, N. Y, September 16, 1895, son of Edgar S. and Sarah A. Woodruff. He attended Number 6 School, Rochester, N. Y, and was graduated from the Cathedral Grammar School; later, attended West High School. At the time of the World War, he was employed by Dr. G. W. Cowan, Dentist, at Geneseo, N. Y. While a resident of Rochester, N. Y, he entered the service at Geneseo, N. Y., April 17, 1917, at the age of 21 years, as a Private, in Troop M, 1st Cavalry, National Guard of New York; later, Company A, 104th Machine Gun Battalion. Transferred to Company D, 105th Machine Gun Battalion, October 17, 1917. Trained at Camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg, S. C. Promoted to Private, 1st Class, August 5, 1917. Embarked over seas, May 17, 1918. Engaged in action at the Hindenburg Line.

Wounded seriously in the side and abdomen, while in action on the Hindenburg Line, and died from his wounds, September 29, 1918, in the British Red Cross Hospital. Buried on the field, at Doingt, Somme, in the British Cemetery, Grave number 13404 On the Roll of Honor published by the Adjutant General of the State of New York, Private Woodruff is credited to Geneseo, Livingston County.

From the Democrat and Chronicle 10/30/1918

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

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