"Surrounded by heavy fighting during the final battle before the WWI Armistice was signed, Edward F. Sander attempted to rescue a wounded soldier in France. However, he was struck by enemy fire and later died. He is buried at St. Mihiel Cemetery near Thiaucourt -- one of eight overseas American World War I cemeteries."
Source:
"In Their Honor: Veterans of the Washington County Area"
Source:
"In Their Honor: Veterans of the Washington County Area"
"Surrounded by heavy fighting during the final battle before the WWI Armistice was signed, Edward F. Sander attempted to rescue a wounded soldier in France. However, he was struck by enemy fire and later died. He is buried at St. Mihiel Cemetery near Thiaucourt -- one of eight overseas American World War I cemeteries."
Source:
"In Their Honor: Veterans of the Washington County Area"
Source:
"In Their Honor: Veterans of the Washington County Area"
Inscription
CO F 360TH INF 90TH DIV
Gravesite Details
The markers placed along the main entrance road of Prairie Lea Cemetery are to honor local World War I veterans who died and were buried overseas.
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