Corp. Peeler Killed
in Hindenburg Line
Corporal Lawrence T. Peeler, son of Rev. and Mrs. J.A.
Peeler, “was a soldier in every respect, always brave, ready and willing to do
what his duty was in every respect,” wrote Capt. Philip T. Fry, commander of
the 119th infantry, of which the Hickory boy was a member.
Corporal Peeler was killed on September 29, as has been
stated in former issues of the Record, in the battle for the Hindenburg line,
which was broken by the American troops. He was buried in the United States
army graveyard just beyond where the battle started, the captain wrote.
Captain Fry forwarded this information in reply to a letter
from the mother of the young soldier, who sought detailed. He offered any
further details he was able to give and expressed his deep sympathy for the
loss of the brave soldier.
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