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PVT Lewis Ernest Case

Birth	:	26 Mar 1896 Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	17 Nov 1917 Fort Riley, Geary County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Sutton Cemetery, Sutton, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6189003, -97.8644028
Plot	:	05N-25-08-04
Description	:	From The Sutton News, Friday, November 23, 1917: SOLDIER IS BURIED HERE Private Lewis Case Gives Life at the Great Funston Military Camp The first of our soldier boys has paid his duty to his country by the greatest sacrifice – his life. That he was taken away from us before he reached the front does not detract from the honors which will be accorded his memory. He was one of our soldier boys and he gave his life as cheerfully and did his duty as completely as those who lose their lives at the front, and... Read More	From The Sutton News, Friday, November 23, 1917: SOLDIER IS BURIED HERE Private Lewis Case Gives Life at the Great Funston Military Camp The first of our soldier boys has paid his duty to his country by the greatest sacrifice – his life. That he was taken away from us before he reached the front does not detract from the honors which will be accorded his memory. He was one of our soldier boys and he gave his life as cheerfully and did his duty as completely as those who lose their lives at the front, and will be held in as high esteem by those who love their country. He took sick at Camp Funston with measles, there being somewhat of an epidemic of this disease at the camp. He seemed to be getting along nicely as his mother received a letter from him on the Tuesday before his death, in which he spoke very cheerfully. But pneumonia set in beside the measles, and death resulted after only four days. The message received by his mother Sunday morning, was a terrible shock to her as well as to the entire community with whom he was a general favorite. Private Lewis Ernest Case, son of Mrs. Jessie Case, was born March 26, 1896, in Fillmore county, Nebr. When but a boy of 15 years old, his father died and since that time he and his mother have carried all the responsibilities of the home and farm. Last spring when war was declared, he at once volunteered to go into the army, but was persuaded by his mother and friends to wait for the call of his country, which came October 6th. He was one of the most willing to go and cheerful in performing his new duties. He was called to the great camp where he will be rewarded for duties well done on Saturday, November 17th, at the age of 21 years, 7 months and 21 days. He leaves to mourn his untimely loss, his mother, two brothers, 5 sisters, two grandmothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, and an entire community which will always hold his memory dear. Lewis was a good boy to his mother, a member of the Congregational church, and a loyal and courageous young American in Khaki. He performed his duty well, to his home, his community and country and his name will be inscribed on the roster of heroes, and held in grateful memory. The remains were received here on Tuesday evening and taken to the family home southeast of town and funeral services held from the Congregational church Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Schurr, pastor. A very large crowd was in attendance to honor our soldier boy and business houses were closed and flags placed at half mast during the services. Beautiful floral tributes from his Sutton friends, as well as his comrades at Camp Funston were in great profusion. Internment was made in the Sutton cemetery, where military honors were given by a detail of six civil war veterans, who fired a salute over the grave, followed by the sounding of taps. The sympathy of the community goes out to those who are left to sorrow. But it should be of some comfort that although his life was short and cut off in the flower of young manhood, his life was one of duty well done, than which there is no greater tribute.

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Where is PVT Lewis Ernest Case's memorial?
PVT Lewis Ernest Case's memorial is located at: Sutton Cemetery, Sutton, Clay County, USA.
When did PVT Lewis Ernest Case death?
PVT Lewis Ernest Case death on 17 Nov 1917 in Fort Riley, Geary County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the PVT Lewis Ernest Case's memorial?
Latitude: 40.6189003
Longitude: -97.8644028

Family Members:

Parent

Jessie Maud Kendall Case

(1871 - 1945)

Siblings

Mary Elvira Case

(1895 - 1897)

Frank Reuben Case

(1899 - 1990)

Della Jessie Case Oates

(1909 - 1996)

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