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Soldier Summary

James Owen Spears

Military History

Rank: Private

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

Serial Number: 2893125

Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
Draft RegistrationWarren, KY
Enlistment4/27/1918
EntrainmentWarren, KY
HometownRichardsville, Warren, KY
Birth30-Mar-1887
Death7/18/1973
BurialBowling Green, Warren Co., KYFairview Cemetery
Departed from US7/21/1918Ship: Plattsburg
Returned to US12/21/1918Ship: SS Baltic
Discharged2/17/1919