Lieut. Earl Forbes, of Fairmont, Nebraska, was a bombardment observer of the 20th Aerial Squadron, A. E. F. In an aerial combat in the St. Mihel offensive, a much larger enemy force attacked the 20th Squadron and succeeded in bringing down all but two machines. It was in this engagement Lieut. Forbes was shot down. He was reported killed September 26, 1918.

Francis C McMahon Jr. (Past Dept. Commander, 1976-77)