Enlisted, June 18, 1917, in Sanitation Detachment, Squadron A Cavalry, New York City. Squadron A Cavalry reorganized for the World War as the 105th Machine Gun Battalion, 27th Division. He was assigned to the Sanitation Detachment. After training at Camp Wadsworth, SC, the 105th Machine Gun Battalion deployed to Europe, on May 18, 1918, aboard the USS Calomares. The battalion docked at St. Nazaire, France, May 30, 1918.
After additional training in France, the 27th Division entered the Lines in mid-July 1918. He saw combat in both Belgium & France and awarded the Silver Star for his actions (order number S.O. 49, 27th Division).
He returned to the States, March 6, 1919, aboard the USS Leviathan, docking at Hoboken, NJ. He marched in the great " Welcome Home Parade " for the 27th Division, up 5th Avenue, in New York City, on March 25, 1919. Discharged from the service, April 1, 1919, at Camp Upton, NY.
Order Number, S.O. 49, 27th Division, " For courage and determination in evacuating wounded under fire in the battle of the Hindenburg Line, September 29, 1918 ".
NOK, 1918, John C Alfke, father, 346 29th Street, NY, NY
Occupation, accountant
Date of burial April 18, 1961
After additional training in France, the 27th Division entered the Lines in mid-July 1918. He saw combat in both Belgium & France and awarded the Silver Star for his actions (order number S.O. 49, 27th Division).
He returned to the States, March 6, 1919, aboard the USS Leviathan, docking at Hoboken, NJ. He marched in the great " Welcome Home Parade " for the 27th Division, up 5th Avenue, in New York City, on March 25, 1919. Discharged from the service, April 1, 1919, at Camp Upton, NY.
Order Number, S.O. 49, 27th Division, " For courage and determination in evacuating wounded under fire in the battle of the Hindenburg Line, September 29, 1918 ".
NOK, 1918, John C Alfke, father, 346 29th Street, NY, NY
Occupation, accountant
Date of burial April 18, 1961
Enlisted, June 18, 1917, in Sanitation Detachment, Squadron A Cavalry, New York City. Squadron A Cavalry reorganized for the World War as the 105th Machine Gun Battalion, 27th Division. He was assigned to the Sanitation Detachment. After training at Camp Wadsworth, SC, the 105th Machine Gun Battalion deployed to Europe, on May 18, 1918, aboard the USS Calomares. The battalion docked at St. Nazaire, France, May 30, 1918.
After additional training in France, the 27th Division entered the Lines in mid-July 1918. He saw combat in both Belgium & France and awarded the Silver Star for his actions (order number S.O. 49, 27th Division).
He returned to the States, March 6, 1919, aboard the USS Leviathan, docking at Hoboken, NJ. He marched in the great " Welcome Home Parade " for the 27th Division, up 5th Avenue, in New York City, on March 25, 1919. Discharged from the service, April 1, 1919, at Camp Upton, NY.
Order Number, S.O. 49, 27th Division, " For courage and determination in evacuating wounded under fire in the battle of the Hindenburg Line, September 29, 1918 ".
NOK, 1918, John C Alfke, father, 346 29th Street, NY, NY
Occupation, accountant
Date of burial April 18, 1961
After additional training in France, the 27th Division entered the Lines in mid-July 1918. He saw combat in both Belgium & France and awarded the Silver Star for his actions (order number S.O. 49, 27th Division).
He returned to the States, March 6, 1919, aboard the USS Leviathan, docking at Hoboken, NJ. He marched in the great " Welcome Home Parade " for the 27th Division, up 5th Avenue, in New York City, on March 25, 1919. Discharged from the service, April 1, 1919, at Camp Upton, NY.
Order Number, S.O. 49, 27th Division, " For courage and determination in evacuating wounded under fire in the battle of the Hindenburg Line, September 29, 1918 ".
NOK, 1918, John C Alfke, father, 346 29th Street, NY, NY
Occupation, accountant
Date of burial April 18, 1961
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