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PVT Raymond R “Ray” Scovel

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Birth	:	1 Feb 1890 Libertyville, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	20 Oct 1918 France
Burial	:	Fell Cemetery, Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9375000, -92.0772018
Description	:	Ray served in World War I with Co G 355th Infantry. He died at a base hospital in France from severe injuries he received in action. Ray's father, George Scovel, served with the 4th Iowa Cavalry in the Civil War. ----- Fairfield Daily Journal Wednesday November 27, 1918 RAY SCOVEL IS HUN'S VICTIM Ray Scovel, of Libertyville, one of Jefferson county's soldiers, is dead. His death occurred on October 20 at a base hospital in France and was the result of severe wounds which he received in action with the Yanks when they were... Read More	Ray served in World War I with Co G 355th Infantry. He died at a base hospital in France from severe injuries he received in action. Ray's father, George Scovel, served with the 4th Iowa Cavalry in the Civil War. ----- Fairfield Daily Journal Wednesday November 27, 1918 RAY SCOVEL IS HUN'S VICTIM Ray Scovel, of Libertyville, one of Jefferson county's soldiers, is dead. His death occurred on October 20 at a base hospital in France and was the result of severe wounds which he received in action with the Yanks when they were putting the finishing touches to the greatest war that the world has ever seen. Raymond Scovel left Fairfield in May 1918 as a alternate, going because of the fact that another, Oscar Anderson, did not appear when called. He left his home willingly with only a few hours notice. It is practically certain that he would not have reached the scene of action as quickly if he had been allowed to await his turn to go. He was about thirty years of age, and besides his widowed mother, Mrs. Hester Scovel, of Libertyville, leaves two brothers, Ira and H.L. Scovel, of Libertyville, and one sister, Mrs. Elmer Metz, of Glasgow. Two brothers, Frank and Loren L. Scovel, with his father preceded him in death. A nephew, Calvin Scovel, of this city, is a member of Hospital Unit R, attached to Base Hospital No. 32 in France. His mother had been notified that Private Scovel was severely wounded and in the hospital. He was struck in the leg and the side by a shell and was badly hurt. However only a few days ago a letter came from him in which he said that he was getting along nicely. ------ LIBERTYVILLE Mrs. Hettie Scovel received word Saturday night of the death of her son, Ray Scovel, at the base hospital No. 116, in France. He was a member of the 355th Infantry, Co. G. Ray Scovel was born near Libertyville, on February 1, 1890 being 28 years 8 months and 20 days old. He left April 30th, 1918, for Camp Dodge, where he spent two weeks, from there he was sent to Camp Travis, Texas. He was there ten days when he left for Camp Mills and after being there one week he sailed for overseas service, where he was ushered right into battle. He went over the top on Sept 12 and on Sept 14th, he was severely wounded by a shell bursting near him breaking his right limb above the knee besides a number of flesh wounds. He died October 20th of bronchial pneumonia at the base hospital. As near as can be told by letters to his mother he was near Metz. His going is a rare record as he was only one out of a large number that went as a soldier's son, his father being a soldier in the war of the Rebellion. Ray Scovel was united in marriage to Miss Nellie Schwartz, July 3, 1916, she having preceded him in death Feb 28, 1917. Besides his aged mother, he leaves two brothers, Hale and Ira, of Libertyville; one sister, Mrs. Elmer Metz, of Glasgow, and a number of relatives and friends. Another life dedicated to the cause of humanity. Another gold star added to the service flag. The family has the sympathy of a host of friends to this sad hour. - - - Suggested edit: Death Day: 20. Oct. 1918 Death Location: France Rank: Private Branch: US Army Regiment: 358th Infantry Division: 90th Company: H Casualty: DOD Contributor: Cheryl Locher Moonen (47601076)

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PVT Raymond R “Ray” Scovel's memorial is located at: Fell Cemetery, Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA.
When did PVT Raymond R “Ray” Scovel death?
PVT Raymond R “Ray” Scovel death on 20 Oct 1918 in France
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Latitude: 40.9375000
Longitude: -92.0772018

Family Members:

Parent

George Scovel

(1837 - 1910)

Hester Ann “Hettie” Fry Scovel

(1848 - 1924)

Spouse

Nellie S Schwartz Scovel

(1893 - 1917)

Siblings

(1864 - 1878)

(1870 - 1901)

(1877 - 1950)

(1880 - 1957)

Lillie May Scovel Metz

(1886 - 1963)

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