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HERBERT N. PETERS

Captain Infantry

Sabinal, Texas.

Born July 2, 1891, at Sabinal, Texas. Received early schooling in Sabinal public schools and Marshall Training School, San Antonio, Texas. Attended A. and M. from September, 1909, to June, 1912. Commissioned Captain Infantry in August, 1917, after completing the First Officers Training School at Leon Springs, Texas. Assigned as commander of Company "D", 358th Infantry at Camp Travis, Texas. Sailed for France in June, 1918. Took part in all of the fighting of his regiment up to the time of his death. Killed in action September 26, 1918, while leading his men in an attack on the Hindenberg Line, near Pagny, in the St. Mihiel offensive. Awarded posthumous Distinguished Service Cross. Mother: Mrs. Nettie Peters, Sabinal, Texas.

HARRY LAMAR PEYTON

First Lieutenant Air Service

Waco, Texas.

Born March 4, 1893, at Weatherford, Texas. Received early education in the Waco, Texas, public schools. Attended A. and M. from September, 1912, to June, 1913. Enlisted in the Air Service July 24, 1917, and assigned to the School of Military Aeronautics, Austin, Texas. Commissioned Second Lieutenant Air Service after completing the flying course at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas, January 25, 1818. Assigned as instructor in trick flying at Kelly Field. Assigned as Assistant Officer in Charge. Second Solo Stage, February 25, 191S, Kelly Field Number Two. Killed in an aeroplane accident at Kelly Field, March 28, 1918. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Peyton, 3000 Homan Ave., Waco, Texas.