Cpl Harry Deems, 1st Casual Detachment, Camp Sheridan, US Army.
Born 7 May 1894 at Kendallville, Noble County, Harry was a machinist who entered service on 15 June 1918 at the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce School. After being sent to Camp Sheridan, he was appointed as an Automobile Mechanic and promoted to Corporal. He was accidentally drowned on 24 September 1918 at Montgomery, Alabama and is now buried at Beech Grove Cemetery, Muncie, Indiana.
24 September 1918
Research by David O'Mara, Croonaert Research Services.
