Pvt. John V. Addams of 2218 E. 43rd Street, died of Lobar Pneumonia, March 18, 1918. Entered the National Army at the Columbus barracks, Ohio, November 13, 1917. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio he was 20 years old at the time of his death. Pvt. Addams served with Co. A 304th Stevadore Regiment Quartermaster Corps. from November 18, 1917 to December 10, 1917 and Co. F 303 Stevadore Regiment to March 18, 1918. He was with the American Expeditionary Forces from December 26, 1917 until his death. His aunt, Addie Hughes, 2273 E. 49th Street was notified of his death.

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