John Cripple Papers
This collection houses correspondence, orders, and ephemera documenting John Cripple's service with Company D of the 61st Infantry during World War I.
Dates
- 1918 April 18-December 18
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Extent
0.5 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection houses correspondence, orders, and ephemera documenting John Cripple's service with Company D of the 61st Infantry during World War I.
Biographical/Historical Note
John Cripple was born on April 7, 1896 in Oakview, Kentucky to John and Mary Hestor (Locke) Cripple. He served in Company K of the 29th Infantry in the Kentucky National Guard from July 17, 1916 to April 26, 1917, when he was honorably discharged. One year later, Cripple was inducted into military service in Ironton, Ohio. After completing his training, he served with Company D of the 61st Infantry in the American Expeditionary Forces. He fought in the Meuse-Argonne (now known as the Battle of Argonne) and was severely wounded on October 13, 1918. He was honorably discharged on February 6, 1919 and most likely died shortly after returning home.
Arrangement
This collection consists of five folders.
Acquisition Note
Ms. Cleo Thomas donated this collection to the University of Tennessee Libraries, Knoxville, Special Collections in January of 2005.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository