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Dewey E. Willoughby

Submitted by: Denise Arie

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Dewey E. Willoughby served in World War 1 with the United States Army. The dates of service are: Known June 18, 1916 - July 3, 1919.

 

Sgt 124th Machine Gun Battalion (National Guard Division from Illinois) - fought along the Western Front of Le Hamel and in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Was gassed while serving. Died of related health issues at age 47. Son of Wilson and Laura Logue Willoughby. Husband of Leona Roberts Willoughby.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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