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WALTER GUSTAVOS BEVILL

Corporal Infantry

Greensboro, Alabama.

Born September 9, 1895, at Bevill, Alabama. Received early schooling in the Pushmatoha, Alabama, and Yantley, Alabama public schools. Graduated from the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama, with the Class of 1917. Entered A. and M. in September, 1917, as a Graduate Student in Animal Husbandry. After being frequently refused for military service, on account of physical disqualifications, was finally accepted for limited military service, and on February 26, 1918, was sent to Camp Pike, Arkansas, and assigned to the 6th Battalion, 142nd Depot Brigade. Died from pneumonia at Camp Pike Base Hospital March 31, 1918. Brother: S. W. Williams, Greensboro, Alabama.

WILLIAM FOWLER BOURLAND

Captain Engineers

Rock Springs, Texas.

Born November 1, 1889, at Valley Springs, Texas. Received his early education in the Valley Springs and Llano, Texas, public schools. Entered A. and M. in September, 1910, and graduated with the Class of 1913. Commissioned First Lieutenant Engineers May 8, 1917, and assigned to Camp Travis, Texas. Sailed for France December 12, 1917, and assigned to the 1st Engineers. Promoted to Captain September 28, 1918. Wounded in action August 21, 1918. Instantly killed by an enemy machine gun bullet on the morning of October 9, 1918, in the Bois de Nancy. Cited for personal valor September 12, 1918, and again on October 9, 1918, by his division commander. Mother: Mrs. Jessie Newsom, Rocksprings, Texas.