Edwin T Stiles
Born: February 21, 1898 in Eureka, Michigan
Died: August 4, 1918, Chatean Thierry, France
Buried: Fismes, France Body returned and buried in St. Johns, Michigan June 24, 1921 at Mt. Rest Cemetery, Section E147. Enlisted: June 4, 1917 at Lansing, Michigan
Rank: Private Unit Served in: 119th Field Artillery, Battery B. Later transferred to Company F. 126th Infantry, 32 Division.
Went Overseas: February 19, 1918
Engagements: Alsace; Second Battle Marue; Chateau-Thierry (where killed in action). First Saint Johns Soldier killed in France During World War I
Above information taken from : State Archives, Lansing, Michigan and local newspapers.