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HARVARD CASUALTIES

Sgt. E. McM. Stanton '97.

Edwin McMaster Stanton '97, 1st sergeant in the 61st Inf., 5th Division, was killed in action, October 14, 1918, near the Bois de Rappe. He enlisted as a private in the regular infantry soon after war was declared, joining the 61st Regt. In a short time Stanton was warranted a corporal and then a sergeant. For service in the field he was recommended by his company and regimental officers for a commission. The orders of approval, though issued, failed to reach him before his death.

Lieut. M. O. Parry G. '11-12

Lieutenant Maxwell O. Parry G. '11-12, who went overseas in January, 1918, with the 147th Aero Squadron, is reported as having died in France. He had been reported as missing since July, 1918, when he fought at Chateau-Thierry. Lieut. Parry entered the service in August, 1917, and was trained as a pilot. He was officially credited with two enemy planes and had received the Croix de Guerre with Palm and the Distinguished Service Cross.

Sgt. Carl H. Wilson G. '14-15.

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Sergeant Carl Henry Wilson G. '14-15 died at Fort Banks, Mass., January 10, 1919. He had been sent there for medical treatment early in December. Wilson was inducted in December, 1917.

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