| The following is a newspaper article reporting upon the death of George Maxfield. George Maxfield was the first Rochester boy to lose his life in battle. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Maxfield received the following letter from their son's captain. "It is my sad duty to notify you of the death of your son, which occurred two days ago, and was caused by an enemy's shell. His death was instantaneous. He was buried with military honors on the following day. The chaplain conducted the service and all the officers and as many of the men as could be spared were present. A beautiful cross marks his grave . The loss of your son was deeply felt by all his comrades. He was a great favorite and was besides an excellent soldier and devoted to his duty and courageous. In your great loss, may I remind you of the glorious death which your son met so bravely and I trust that our heavenly father wil comfort you. I remain Yours very sincerely, Gerard Beekman Hoppins, Capt. Co. C. |
| The following article describes Frank Ames and how he was wounded. William P. Ames of Lincoln Street received a letter Tuesday from his son, Frank Ames, recently reported wounded and a patient in a hospital in France. He stated that he and a comrade went across No Man's Land on a scouting expedition, entering a German trench, where they opened fire on six Germans, but were forced to retire. Young Ames felt a stinging sensation in his arm, and, on examining it, found that his left hand shot off. He says that when he comes home he will wear an artificial hand. |
| The folowing article was tiltled WOUNDED BUT KEPT ON THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT Word has been received of the wounding of Seargeant-Major Andrew Jackson. His regiment, the 103rd infantry, was in the big battle of Chateau-Thierry, which began on July 18th, and they relieved the marines who did such world-renowned work work at Belleau wood. Jackson's company, Co. C, was sent to capture a hill, in the July 18th battle, where the enemy was strongly placed and raked the advancing Americans with machine-gun fire of the fiercest kind. One out of each three and one-half was either killed or wounded . Jackson received a wound in his wrist, which bled badly, but he bound it up and kept going. His rifle was twice hit by bullets. All night long the Rochester attorney kept at work, rescuing wounded men and taking them back to the lines. He utilized German prisoners as stretcher bearers and saved many men by risking his own life. as a recognition of his bravery and efficient service, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant-major, the highest non-comissioned officer. |