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LT Gaylor Thomas Simonson

Birth	:	22 Aug 1895 Holt County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	1 Sep 1918 Departement de l'Aisne, Picardie, France
Burial	:	O'Neill Cemetery, O'Neill, Holt County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4634200, -98.6560600
Description	:	Gaylor T. Simonson was born in Holt County, Nebraska on August 22, 1895 to Mr. and Mrs. Loren Simonson. He grew up on a farm north of O'Neill, Nebraska. He registered for the draft on June 5, 1917 and served with the U.S. Army during World War I. He served in Company G, 128th Infantry of the 32nd Division. He died of wounds received in or near the village of Chateau-Thierry, France on September 1, 1918. He was first O'Neill man to die in the war. In May of 1921 his body was returned... Read More	Gaylor T. Simonson was born in Holt County, Nebraska on August 22, 1895 to Mr. and Mrs. Loren Simonson. He grew up on a farm north of O'Neill, Nebraska. He registered for the draft on June 5, 1917 and served with the U.S. Army during World War I. He served in Company G, 128th Infantry of the 32nd Division. He died of wounds received in or near the village of Chateau-Thierry, France on September 1, 1918. He was first O'Neill man to die in the war. In May of 1921 his body was returned to his hometown for burial. The funeral was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in O'Neill on May 19, 1921. He was buried in the O'Neill Cemetery. Simonson American Legion Post 93 in O'Neill is named in his honor. The Frontier Thursday October 17, 1918 DIES ON THE FIELD OF HONOR Gaylor Simonson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Simonson, living fourteen miles northeast of this city, and pioneer residents of this county, was severely wounded in action on the western front the latter part of last month and last Friday his parents received word from the war department that he had died of his wounds. Gaylor is the first O'Neill boy who has sacrificed all that he had to give, his life, on the field of battle and those who knew him know that he gave a good account of himself before he received the wounds that resulted in his death. Gaylor was a native of Holt county, and prior to his induction into the service of his country, he lived at the home of his parents northeast of this city. He was a fine gentlemanly young man, popular among the young people and his death was a severe blow to his parents, brothers, and sisters, but they can be happy in the thought that he died a glorious death, on the field of battle in defense of his country and the rights of humanity. The Frontier Newspaper Thursday May 5, 1921 Gaylord Simonson, killed in France during the great world war, will be the first O'Neill soldier to be returned to this country for burial. He now sleeps in France. Mr. and Mrs. Loren Simonson have received word that the body of their son will arrive at Hoboken, from France, Saturday May 7, and immediately will be brought to O'Neill, accompanied by a guard of honor from the regular army. The funeral here, to be announced later will be under the auspices of Simonson Post, the local post named in honor of the departed hero, and will be a military one. **Note: Simonson's first name was Gaylor

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LT Gaylor Thomas Simonson's memorial is located at: O'Neill Cemetery, O'Neill, Holt County, USA.
When did LT Gaylor Thomas Simonson death?
LT Gaylor Thomas Simonson death on 1 Sep 1918 in Departement de l'Aisne, Picardie, France
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Latitude: 42.4634200
Longitude: -98.6560600

Family Members:

Parent

Loren Amel Simonson

(1871 - 1950)

Annie C Gullickson Simonson

(1869 - 1948)

Siblings

Ruth Caromoline Simonson Goree

(1897 - 1988)

McKinley Clarence “Mac” Simonson

(1901 - 1984)

Sylvia B Simonson McElvain

(1903 - 1997)

Lillian Geneva Simonson McCarthy

(1906 - 1990)

Edna F Simonson Walker

(1908 - 1993)

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Coordinate: 42.4634200, -98.6560600

2. Saint Theresa Church Cemetery
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7. Black Bird Cemetery
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8. Anson Cemetery
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13. Paddock Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6834380, -98.5887760

14. Catalpa Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6522800, -98.8435670

15. Lambert Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4300003, -98.3383026

16. Scottville Cemetery
O'Neill, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6834120, -98.5120140

17. Jansen Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6087040, -98.9327960

18. Wooden Shoe Cemetery
Atkinson, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6164930, -98.9320870

19. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Atkinson, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5358696, -98.9896088

20. Woodlawn Cemetery
Atkinson, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5377998, -98.9891968

21. Chambers Cemetery
Chambers, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2115800, -98.7527900

22. Hainesville Cemetery
O'Neill, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5600000, -98.3240000

23. Phoenix Cemetery
Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7252998, -98.7846985

24. Grimton Cemetery
Walnut, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5247002, -98.2780991