Smn Charles Elmer Orsborn, US Navy.
Born in McLean County, Illinois on 6 November 1896, Charles was originally surnamed Cirinovitch but, upon the death of both his parents before the age of four, he was adopted by John W Orsborn. Joining the US Navy in 1912, he served four years before returning to civilian life. He re-enlisted in December 1917 at Cincinnati, Ohio and became a wireless operator on the USS Dretcherland. Charles died of pneumonia at St Nazaire, France on 18 December 1918 and his body was repatriated to the USA.
18 December 1918
Research by David O'Mara, Croonaert Research Services.
