The history of Company B, 311th Infantry in the World War
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The history of Company B, 311th Infantry in the World War
United States. Army. Infantry. 311th regiment, 1917-1919. Co. B; World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- United States
520 Summit Avenue, Jersey City, N. J. Joined company October 9, 1918,
and was in command from that date until October 29th, when he was
severely wounded in left side of face and neck by shrapnel while in
support lines behind Grand Pre. Died of wounds October 31st, and on
same date orders arrived appointing him captain.
Merrill, Henry M., 2nd Lt. U. S. Inf.
72 Center Street, Brookline, Mass. Sailed for overseas with advanced
party May 9, 1918. Rejoined company in Brunembert Area July 8th.
Severely wounded in left foot by shrapnel September 24th while on
outpost duty and returned to United States in October, 1918.
Norton, Robert H., 1st Lt. U. S. Inf.
482 Clinton Avenue, Albany, N. Y. Joined company January 8, 1919. In
command from March 1st to April 15th, on which date he was transferred
to M. P. Corps Replacement Camp, Parigne, L’Evaque, Le Mans Area.
Proctor, William S., 2nd Lt. U. S. Inf.
67 North Central Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. Joined company in April, 1919,
and returned to United States with company.
Schuyler, Roy A., 1st Lt. U. S. Inf.
(Andrew J. Schuyler, father), Pattersonville, Schenectady County, N. Y.
Sailed for overseas with advanced party May 9, 1918. Rejoined company
in Brunembert Area July 5th. Killed in action September 26, 1918, by
shrapnel through head while leading his platoon in an attack upon enemy
positions. Mentioned in 78th Division General Orders No. 6 for bravery
on this date.
Shanks, Thomas H., 2nd Lt. U. S. Inf.
654 Kempton Street, New Bedford, Mass. Joined company December 4, 1918,
and returned to United States with company.
Vanderbilt, Herbert R., 1st Lt. U. S. Inf.
17 Sherwood Avenue, Ossining, N. Y. With company at time of departure
for overseas. Reported missing in action September 26th. Was prisoner
in Camp Karlsruhe, Germany. Returned to Regiment in January, 1919, and
assigned to Company “D.”
COMPLETE ALPHABETICAL ROSTER OF MEN ASSIGNED TO COMPANY FROM DATE OF
LEAVING THE UNITED STATES FOR OVERSEAS SERVICE, MAY 19, 1918, UNTIL
DATE OF RETURN TO THE UNITED STATES, MAY 26, 1919.
Accetturo, Anthony, No. 2040459, Private, (Address unknown). Enlisted
March 29, 1918; joined company Sept. 9th. Taken sick Oct. 25, 1918,
and evacuated.
Ackerman, William, No. 1737299, Pvt. 1st Class, Miss Minnie Ackerman,
sister, 941 Washington Street, c/o The Lutheran Home, Buffalo, N. Y.
Reported Missing in Action September 26, 1918. Was last seen by Cpl.
Sutton leaning against a tree with a large hole in his neck. Advice
received from Central Records Office that he died from wounds Sept.
26th. He enlisted April 2, 1918, and joined company same date.
Ackerman, William, No. 2451126, Corporal, 860 Fox Street, Bronx, N.
Y. Enlisted April 1, 1918; joined company April 16th.
Ahearn, Walter J., No. 2411094, Sergeant, Keansburg, N. J. Enlisted
February 25, 1918; joined company same date.
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