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August Gerdes
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Becky Dirks Haugsted provided the images and Janet A. Brandt transcribed the text.
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Private August Gerdes of Monticello, a soldier in the service of his country died at Camp Forest, Ga., Monday, Oct. 21 of pneumonia. He was taken sick on Oct. 15 and removed to the hospital on the 17th which time his wife was notified of his illness. Four days later he passed away. The body was brought to Monticello and funeral services were conducted at the home of his mother, Mr. Anna Gerdes. Private Gerdes' parents were John and Anna. His father died when August was 10 years old. He remained on the farm with his mother several years and then removed with her to Monticello. On Dec. 6, 1917, he was married to Alvina Schlemmer, with whom he made his home on the farm until he was called to Camp Forest on July 29, 1918. He is survived by his wife, mother, four brothers and three sisters. | ||||
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