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HAMLET PARK JONES

First Lieutenant Engineers

Kaufman, Texas.

Born December 29, 1893, near Kaufman, Texas. Received his early schooling in the Kaufman public schools. Entered A. and M. in September, 1910, and graduated with the Class of 1913. Went to the First Officers Training Camp at Leon Springs, Texas, and was transferred to the Engineers Officers Training School at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, in June, 1917. Commissioned First Lieutenant Engineers in August, 1917, and was assigned as an instructor in the Second Engineers Officers Training School at Fort Leavenworth. Sailed for France December 10, 1917. Assigned to Company "D", 1st Engineers. Was instantly killed May 28, 1918, while leading his men "over the top" in the battle of Cantigny. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Jones, Kaufman, Texas.

CHARLES HAUSSER

First Lieutenant Infantry

Eagle Pass, Texas.

Born March 24, 1895, at Eagle Pass, Texas. Received his early education in the Eagle Pass public schools and graduated from the High School. Entered A. and M. in September, 1911, and graduated with the Class of 1916. Was commissioned Second Lieutenant Infantry at the close of the First officers Training Camp, at Camp Stanley, and assigned to Company "H", 358th Infantry. Promoted to First Lieutenant in December, 1917. Sailed for France with his regiment in June, 1918. Instantly killed by an enemy machine gun bullet on the morning of September 12, 1918, while rushing a machine gun nest, in the St. Mihiel offensive. Father: William Hausser, Eagle Pass, Texas.