Pvt William Zeverly, Co L, 366th Infantry, US Army.
Born 31 January 1889 at Jackson, Missouri, William was living in Michigan when he was drafted into service on 8 May 1918. After a short spell of training at Camp Grant, Illinois and Camp Upton, New York, he was sent overseas on 15 June 1918 to the 366th Infantry Regiment. This was a particularly unique regiment within the US Army in that it was a totally coloured [the term in use then - Ed.] regiment - both in officers and men. With the 366th, as part of the 92nd Division, he took part in actions in the St Die sector, Meuse-Argonne and Marbach. William died of pneumonia at Base Hospital Nr 55 on 18 December 1918. His place of burial is unknown.
18 December 1918
Research by David O'Mara, Croonaert Research Services.
