James Bethel Gresham

James Bethel Gresham (HM1O65)

Location: Calhoun, KY 42327 McLean County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 37.544', W 87° 26.655'

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First American killed in action, World War I. Born Beech Grove, 1893, moved to Indiana, 1901, and enlisted there, 1914. Served under Gen. Pershing on Mexican border, 1916. Sent overseas June 14, 1917. Pfc. Gresham killed, Nov. 3, 1917, in the battle of Sommerviller, Lorraine. French honored him with monument there. Buried in Indiana. Silver Star citation, Jan. 1920.
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HM NumberHM1O65
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Marker Number664
Year Placed1964
Placed ByThe Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Thursday, September 24th, 2015 at 5:02pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 460798 N 4164383
Decimal Degrees37.62573333, -87.44425000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 37.544', W 87° 26.655'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 37' 32.64" N, 87° 26' 39.3" W
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Area Code(s)270
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 14320-14330 KY-56, Calhoun KY 42327, US
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