History of the 362nd Infantry

Arvel R. Boyd (2780832) Pvt. Co. A.
Killed in action. Killed by explosion of H. E. shell afternoon of Sept. 29, 1918 at edge of woods S.E. of Gesnes, position from which attack on Gesnes started. Buried Oct. 5, 1918 at Bois des Cierges. Map Very 211 Groupe des Canevas de Tir 1/10,000 06.4-80.4. Grave No. 7

From p. 35:

September 29th will always be surging back in the minds of the men of the 362nd Infantry. Its scenes and deeds time can never efface so long as memory lasts. It was upon that day September 29, 1918 that the Kriemhilde line, the German third line of defense in the Argonne, was broken for the first time by an American regiment the 362nd.

From The Association Roster, p. 82:
S.E. Boyd, (Sgt) M. G. Co., Rte 8, Chillicothe, Ohio

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