Obit: Maslowski, Leon (1893 - 1918)
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MASLOWSKI ----Source: THORP
COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 10/28/1921 Maslowski, Leon (1
APR 1893 - 18 OCT 1918) The body of Leon
Maslowski arrived here from France on Friday last and was taken to
the home of his parents in the town of Reseberg, Clark County, Wis.
This young man enlisted for service in the World War on Oct. 3,
1917, and after the customary period of training went to France
with the 361st Regiment. In battle of the Muese Argonne Forest on
Oct. 13, 1918, he was severely wounded, which resulted in his death
on Oct. 18th. Deceased was the son of Mr.a nd Mrs. Simon Maslowski
of the town of Reseberg, where he was born on April 1, 1893, being
25 years, 6 months and 18 days of age at the time of his death. He
is survived by his parents, six brothers and four sisters. The
funeral which was very largely attended, was held on Monday from
St. Hedwig's Church, the edifice being crowded to the doors, Father
F. A. Kulig officiating. The American Legion had charge of the
services at the grave, six ex-servicemen, Ed Glamkowski, Louis V.
Kaczor, Peter Zukowski, Elmer Swim, Allie Kuntz, and Charles Zachow
serving as pallbearers, the firing squad and sounding of taps
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