 BITUARIESFulton County, Ohio |
(Nov 28, 1895-Oct 14, 1918) Sergeant Herald Watson Gordinier, son of Watson and Alice Gordinier was born November 25, 1895. He was killed while leading his men in an assault on hill No. 255 Argonne Sector by a machine gun bullet, October 15, 1918, at the early age of 22 years, 10 months and 16 days. He enlisted at Ann Arbor, Michigan with the national Guards in 1916 and served seven months on the Mexican border. He was mustered out of service in 1917 and was again called for duty in July the same year. He sailed for France the last of February 1918. He served with Co. E, 126th Infantry through all the engagements in which the 32nd Division took part. At the tender age of twelve years, Herald gave his heart to God and his hand to the church, uniting with the Mt. Pleasant United Brethren Church. He continued a faithful member of this church until the time of his death. Herald was of a happy disposition and was always ready to lend a helping hand when needed He leaves to mourn their loss, a father, mother and four sisters Mrs. L. E. Carter, Mrs. R. D. Mizer, Mrs. C. L. Johnson and Mrs. J. H. Guthrie, all of Delta, Ohio and a host of relatives and friends. He left his home in perfect health, He looked so young and brave, We little thought how soon he'd be Laid in a soldier's grave. He spent and was spent, For truth and for right; He gave up his best, He fought the good fight. Funeral services were held from the church of Christ Sunday p. m. The American Legion had charge of the services. Rev. W. I. Spring, his pastor preached the funeral sermon. Interment was in Green Lawn Cemetery, Delta, Ohio. Card of Thanks We desire to thank all who assisted us in the burial of our son and brother, Sargt. Herald Gardinier. Special thanks to the American Legion, to Rev. Spring for words of consolation, to the singers and to all who furnished flowers. Mrs. Alice Gardinier Mrs. L. E. Carter Mrs. R. D. Mizer Mrs. C. L. Johnson Mrs. J. H. Guthrie Note: Newspaper clipping. From Ethlyn Mizer Finley. Heral is buried next to his mother, Alice Lucretia (Snyder) Gardinier (1857-1945) Return To The Index |
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