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Death of William Armstrong (WWI).

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MORE GOLD STARS IN ALCONA'S FLAG
Corp. John E. Armstrong and Albert A. Lange Killed in Action Aug. 5.
William Armstrong of Haynes Friday received a telegram from Washington announcing the death of his son John in France.--"Officially reported killed in action August 5", the message read.
John was born in Haynes township on August 22, 1894, and would have been 24 years of age had he lived a few days longer. He enlisted on July 26, 1917, at Fort Brady in Co. D., 33rd Michigan Infantry. Co. D. was known as the Alpena company and several other Alcona boys joined that company about the same date. Later the company went into the national army as Co. F. 125th Infantry and has been in France several months.
Young Armstrong was known and respected for his sterling worth and was held in high esteem throughout Haynes township. He wrote regularly from the front to his father and sisters and always his letters were in a cheerful vein, encouraging the folks at home and urging them not to worry about him. He was proud of his life as a soldier and of the work his government had undertaken. He was a corporal at the time of his death. "I hope he took his toll and wish he had lived to get more of them", was the father's comment upon his son's death.
Besides the father he leaves three sisters and four brothers--William of Co. B 135th M. G. Br., France; Mrs. Arthur McIntyre of Harrisville, Robert, Mark, Elizabeth, Celina and James at home.
A letter from Washington followed the telegram, stating details of the soldier's death would be sent from the commanding general as soon as it was possible.
The last letter received from John was dated July 30th, Extracts from this and others dated July 7 and July 14th follow:
"July 30:--Dear Father. Have you heard from brother Will yet? I hope he is well and having a good time.
Well, here is where the big noise is that you have no doubt read about by this date and a little while before.
Well, pa, I wish that I could tell you more about this but it wouldn't do any good so I won't. Suppose you are all done harvesting; how are the crops? did you have much hay? In some sections here the wheat is fine and lots of it and in others there is nothing left and never will be anything--I don't think it can ever be leveled down enough to work well.
Well, Pa: give my best regards to all the folks. As ever
Your loving son,
Corp. John E. Armstrong."
"Dear Father:--Just a few lines to let you know I am well and hope you are the same. We are having very warm weather and I hope it will stay nice, as you know it is not very nice when it rains. Well, I will have my liberty bonds paid for this month, so it won't be long until you get the money--that is if you want to cash them. I have three of them and if you don't need the money yourself you can buy some young cattle for me, or colts, or anything that will bring in a good income--or put it in the bank, as you think best. I also am sending two big shells, engraved, which are fine and will make good vases.
Well, Pa, whatever you do take good care of yourself and be good to Celina and Lizzie. Good bye, with love to all.--John."
On July 14th he wrote: "Received your most welcome letter today and was very glad to hear that all is well at home. * * I suppose you are well and that you don't have to work too hard, as it is time you were taking things a little easier in life. Be good to yourself. As ever your loving son.--John."

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Review
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Thursday, August 29, 1918