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GRAHAM DANIEL LUHN

First Lieutenant Infantry

Taylor, Texas.

Born May 25, 1890, at Brenham, Texas. RecievedReceived [sic] his early schooling in the Brenham and Houston, Texas, public schools. Attended A. and M. from September, 1908, to June, 1911. Commissioned Second Lieutenant Infantry, in the Texas National Guard, in May, 1916. Promoted to First Lieutenant while on the Mexican border with his regiment in August 1917. Later his regiment was sent to Camp Bowie, Fort Worth, Texas, for training and became the 141st Infantry. Sailed for France July 20, 1918. Killed by an enemy snipers bullet October 8, 1918, while leading his men in an advance near St. Etienne. Posthumously awarded Croix de Guerre. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Luhn, Taylor, Texas.

WILLFORD McFADDEN

Second Lieutenant Air Service

San Antonio, Texas.

Born August 21, 1896, at Laredo, Texas. Recieved his early schooling in the San, Antonio Texas, public schools. Attended A. and M. from September, 1913, to June, 1916. Enlisted in the Air Service August 6, 1917, and was sent to the school of Military Aeronautics, Austin, Texas, for training. Recieved his commission FebuaryFebruary [sic] 26, 1918, after completing the flying course at Ellington Field, Houston, Texas. Sailed for France May 21, 1918. Assigned to 103rd Aero Squadron (Lafayette Escadrille) September 15, 1918, and immediately went to the front. Went out on patrol duty October 7, 1918, and did not return. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McFadden, 560 McKinley Ave., San Antonio, Texas.