Pvt John L Vaughn, HQ Co, 148th Machine Gun Bn, US Army.
Born 30 August 1886 at Mongo, Indiana, John was employed as a farmer in civilian life. He entered service at Lagrange, Indiana on 20 September 1917 and received training at Camp Taylor and Camp Shelby where he was assigned to Co B of the 139th MG Battalion. Later transferred to the 148th Bn, John was sent overseas in June 1918. He was accidentally drowned on 3 July and buried locally. His body was returned to the USA in October 1920 and he now lies in Greenwood Cemetery, Lagrange, Indiana.
3 July 1918
Research by David O'Mara, Croonaert Research Services.
