NEWS: Harry J. BICKHART, Charles W. WILSON Die of Wounds in France, 1918, Blair County, PA

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ALTOONA BOYS GIVE LIVES FOR COUNTRY
Sergeant Harry J. Bickhart and Charles W. Wilson Die of Wounds in France

  Sergeant Harry J. Bickhart and Charles W. Wilson, both former residents 
of this city, have made the supreme sacrifice in defense of their flag 
and country.  They are now numbered among the American dead in France, 
having died of wounds received in action in the terrific struggle now 
being waged on the west front.
  Harry J. Bickhart when he enlisted in the regular army back in 1916 
resided with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James F. Bickhart, at 2722 West 
Chestnut avenue but for the past year residents of Florida.  He was with 
Pershing in Mexico and was among the first of the American troops to go 
to France.  According to the news received he died July 19 of wounds 
received in battle.  His name was carried in yesterday's casualty list.  
Charles F. Bickhart, a mechanic at Mercy hospital, is a brother of the 
dead soldier and another brother lives in Clearfield county.
  Charles W. Wilson is a brother of S. A. Wilson, of 811 Sixteenth 
street, and was a member of Company B, Ninth U.S. infantry.  He enlisted 
in 1916 and saw service on the Mexican border and went to France early in 
1917.  Other than he had died of wounds received in action no particulars 
were received by his relatives.  While a resident of the city he was 
employed as a weaver at the Altoona silk mill.  His mother, Mrs. Sanford 
Wilson resides at Manor Hill, Huntingdon county.  He has a number of 
relatives in the city.

Altoona Tribune, Thursday morning, August 1, 1918, page 1