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PVT August Gerdes

Birth	:	3 Dec 1891 Cass Township, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Oct 1918 Chattooga County, Georgia, USA
Burial	:	Oakwood Cemetery, Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2322006, -91.1761017
Plot	:	Lot 829
Description	:	SOURCE: Printed Article - No Name or Date AUGUST GERDES Private August Gerdes of Monticello, a soldier in the service of his country died at Camp Forest, GA, Monday,... Read More	SOURCE: Printed Article - No Name or Date AUGUST GERDES Private August Gerdes of Monticello, a soldier in the service of his country died at Camp Forest, GA, Monday, Oct 21 of pneumonia. He was taken sick on Oct 15 and removed to the hospital on the 17th which time his wife was notified of his illness. Four days later he passed away. The body was brought to Monticello and funeral services were conducted at the home of his mother, Mrs Anna Gerdes. Private Gerdes' parents were John and Anna. His father died when August was 10 years old. He remained on the farm with his mother several years and then removed with her to Monticello. On Dec 6, 1917, he was married to Alvina Schlemmer, with whom he made his home on the farm until he was called to Camp Forest on July 20, 1918. He is survived by his wife, mother, four brothers and three sisters. SOURCE: Newspaper Article - No Name or Date FUNERAL SERVICES HELD The funeral services of August Gerdes, the young soldier who died at Camp Forest, were held Sunday afternoon in the yard at the residence of his mother, Mrs. Anna Gerdes. Rev S. Ide conducted the services and spoke words of praise of the young soldier who had made the supreme sacrifice for his country. He also gave the departed words of praise for being a devoted church member and for having been true to its teachings. Many were present to pay the last tribute to the departed soldier. The casket was draped with a big U.S. flag and covered with flowers which had been contributed by relatives and friends of the departed.

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Where is PVT August Gerdes's memorial?
PVT August Gerdes's memorial is located at: Oakwood Cemetery, Monticello, Jones County, USA.
When did PVT August Gerdes death?
PVT August Gerdes death on 21 Oct 1918 in Chattooga County, Georgia, USA
Where are the coordinates of the PVT August Gerdes's memorial?
Latitude: 42.2322006
Longitude: -91.1761017

Family Members:

Parent

John Gerdes

(1858 - 1902)

Anna Elisabeth Siebels Gerdes

(1863 - 1922)

Spouse

Siblings

Gesche Margaretha “Grace” Gerdes Otten

(1882 - 1960)

Johann Anton Gerdes

(1884 - 1933)

Anna Catharina Gerdes Schafer

(1887 - 1955)

Gerhard William Gerdes

(1889 - 1957)

Adaily Margaretha Gerdes

(1894 - 1899)

Carl Janssen Gerdes

(1899 - 1970)

Alva Johannes Gerdes

(1901 - 1972)

Flowers:

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