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William Delevan Welch

Birth	:	22 Jul 1893 Eldora, Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	18 Feb 1923 Eldora, Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Eldora City Cemetery, Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.3613014, -93.0876999
Description	:	OBITUARY: The Hardin County Ledger Eldora, IA [2-22-1923] WM. D. WELCH William Delevan Welch was born in Eldora July 22, 1893, and passed away February 18, 1923. He received his education the the Eldora public schools. Since that time he has made his home with his parents, or his mother, with the exception of the period of his duty to his Country as a soldier. William enlisted as a volunteer in the service early during the war, June 14th, 1917, serving both in this country and across until June 2nd, 1919, at... Read More	OBITUARY: The Hardin County Ledger Eldora, IA [2-22-1923] WM. D. WELCH William Delevan Welch was born in Eldora July 22, 1893, and passed away February 18, 1923. He received his education the the Eldora public schools. Since that time he has made his home with his parents, or his mother, with the exception of the period of his duty to his Country as a soldier. William enlisted as a volunteer in the service early during the war, June 14th, 1917, serving both in this country and across until June 2nd, 1919, at which time he was honorably discharged. While serving his country he lost his father, Mr. C. E. Welch. He leaves to mourn his loss his mother, Mrs. C. E. Welch, and three sisters: Mrs. W. E. Schultz of Canton, Mo., Mrs. E. Edwards of Benson, Minnesota, and Dorothy, who lived with William and his mother. During his residence in Eldora he lived a spotless life, making everyone his friend. He had a most agreeable disposition, and was never known to show any sign of anger or speak a cross word during his whole life. His was one case where no one ever spoke anything but good about him. In the store, ready to accommodate both friend and stranger, he was loved by the children as well as the older people. As to his Military record, he honorable discharge carried these words of high recommendation: "Character, excellent; service, honest and faithful." In his early life he was affiliated with the Congregational church and since his lost his father, his sole ambition was to help and comfort his mother and sister and make them happy. His devotion to his home and family was an outstanding trait of Character. His affliction was contracted during the World War while he was in France. While there he took pneumonia and spent a month in the hospital. This left his lungs in a weak condition. He is just another case of one of our own boys giving his life to his country.

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William Delevan Welch's memorial is located at: Eldora City Cemetery, Eldora, Hardin County, USA.
When did William Delevan Welch death?
William Delevan Welch death on 18 Feb 1923 in Eldora, Hardin County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.3613014
Longitude: -93.0876999

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Parent

Clarence Eugene Welch

(1860 - 1919)

Ida Lenore Tucker Welch

(1864 - 1936)

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