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Gilbert Pavelka
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Becky Dirks Haugsted provided the images and Janet A. Brandt transcribed the text.
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Gilbert Pavelka, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Pavelka of Oxford Junction, was killed in action on September 29, 1918. Gilbert was born Feb. 6, 1894, on the farm near Oxford Junction. He was called to Camp Dodge on Feb. 23, 1918, and later transferred to Camp Seivers, S. C., thence to Camp Merritt and later to Halifax, N. S., from where he sailed overseas in the first part of May, going directly to France. After a period of training in France he was sent into action. He was with the American Divisions in the St. Mihiel, where a terrific drive took place forcing the enemy to hasty retreat, and it was here that he fell in action. The entire community mourned the death of this fine young man. He was buried with military honors in the battle sector where he will rest until means are available to bring home all the bodies of our fallen dead. | ||||
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