AEF Service Uniform Grouping. 91st Div.

[Stahlberg]

I recently purchased this awesome grouping from a member on another forum, and figured I outta share it here. This salty, but neat, grouping came out of an estate sale in Utah, where it had been packed in a suitcase (which I bought as well). It's named to Henry G. Hughes of Mendon, Utah. While I've gathered a large amount of information on the individual so far, I have yet to write a complete biography. I did, however, run across a short snippet about him on a history page for Cache County Utah schools. Apparently he was a much loved teacher, and when he passed away from complications due to High Blood Pressure in the 1940s he was missed. I also was surprised at both his age when he was drafted (30s) and by the fact that he was a member of the Church of the Latter Day Saints (I figured that they would've been among the groups of conscientious objectors). Anyways, I'm glad to share this with the community, and hope everyone enjoys it.

[Stahlberg]

I also found these need "coupons" in his pocket.

[beerdragon54]

Very cool!!

 

 

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[doyler]

Great set.

 

Well done on a nice grouping

[katieony]

A very nice group...congratulations!

[Red Devil]

Excellent group! Gas mask looks to be in really nice shape too, a great find in itself. I love the patch (French made?) and have an identical one on a uniform from the 363rd. Please post the your research here when you can!

[Tennessee]

Great group- I have always loved the trunk or suitcase groups that are like time capsules left by the veterans- just the way they put them away. The original card board box is the next best thing- I have a 5th Division group that was in a box labeled: "Uncle Ed's uniform". These are great personal and historical collections that we get a chance to display and enjoy until we pass them on to the next generation! Thanks for sharing yours!!

 

David

[Stahlberg]

Henry Gorril "Garl" Hughes was born on June 15th, 1886 to Charles Hughes and Sarah Lavinia Walker Hughes in Mendon Utah. In his younger years, before he was called to serve, Henry spent much time as a Mormon Missionary. Henry was inducted into the service on October 2nd, 1917 at the age of 30 at Logan Utah, and was assigned to the Headquarters Company of the 362nd Infantry, 91st Division. During his time in the Army, he served overseas in Europe from July 6th 1918 to April 14th, 1919. He quickly made his way up the ranks, achieving the rank of Sergeant on June 15th 1918. Upon being discharged on May 14th, 1919, he returned to his hometown of Mendon, and was given a job as both a principal and teacher at the Mendon School in the "red brick schoolhouse." He was very much active in the school district, taking great interest in the success of the students. He is credited, in a Mendon History, as making Mendon School one of the best in it's class. It is at this school where he met his wife, Olive Sorenson, another extremely well respected teacher. They were married on December 21st, 1927. Together, they had two daughters, Marie and JoAnne. Henry continued to teach at the school, until he passed away on February 24th, 1943 at the age of 57 of complications surrounding High Blood Pressure. He is buried in the Mendon Cemetery.

 

[12thengr]

My great-uncle Cpl. Arlie Fuller was also an 'old man' in his 91st Div

outfit, 3rd Bn 361st Inf. He was born June 18th 1886. Sadly he died in

July 1921 a couple of years after his return from France.

[Navybean]

Great group, you are going to corner the market on 91st Divsion groups

Congrats

[TreasureHunter]

Very nice group. Amazing and a goog thing this stuff is still out there.

 

Bill