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NORMAN G. CROCKER

Private Engineers

Center, Texas.

Born January 19, 1890, near Center, Texas. Received his early education in the Antioch Rural School and the Center High School. Attended A. and M. from September, 1912, to December, 1917, (out from the spring of 1913 to the spring of 1915 on account of ill-health). Enlisted in the army December 14, 1917, and assigned to Company "D", 20th Engineers. Sailed for France January 23, 1918. Drowned when the Tuscania was sunk by a German submarine February 5, 1918. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Crocker, Center, Texas.

EDWARD BISHOP CROOK

Private Coast Artillery Corps

Lorena, Texas.

Born August 30, 1899, at Rosenthal, Texas. Received his primary education in the Rosenthal public school. Entered A. and M. in September 1917. Enlisted in the Coast Artillery Corps July 2, 1918, and assigned to duty at Fort Crockett, Texas. After two months training he was transferred to Camp Merritt, New Jersey, and was ready to sail for France October 1, 1918, when he contracted influenza and died in the Camp Merritt Base Hospital October 8, 1918. Mother: Mrs. G. B. Griffis, Lorena, Texas.