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Soldier Summary

James Madison Smith

Military History

Rank: Private, 1st Class

Unit: United States. Army. Infantry, 339th. Company B.

Serial Number: 2890735

Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
Draft RegistrationLetcher, KY
Enlistment4/25/1918
EntrainmentLetcher, KY
HometownJeremiah, Letcher, KY
Birth28-Nov-1893
Death2/13/1957
BurialJeremiah, Letcher Co., KYDixon Cemetery
Departed from US7/21/1918Ship: Plattsburg
Returned to US7/12/1919Ship: President Grant
Discharged7/19/1919