Marne Posted May 2, 2017 Share #1 Posted May 2, 2017 Hello Just bought this 1915 Dated G98 rifle probably with the name of a ww1 american soldier. The rifle was found in Eastern France, not far from Argonne/Verdun area. Any chance to identify this soldier ? Thanks a lot Marne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navybean Posted May 2, 2017 Share #2 Posted May 2, 2017 That looks likes like a great piece, can you share pics of the entire riffle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted May 2, 2017 Share #3 Posted May 2, 2017 Possible ID. GEORGE O. TILGHMAN - VA (Cape Charles) WWI Name: TILGHMAN, GEORGE O. Service Branch: N/A Rank: Lieutenant Date of Death: 0000-00-00 Hostile: Died Of Disease Home of Record City: Cape Charles Home of Record County: Northampton Home of Record State: Virginia Conflict: WWI Primary sourcesW.M. HAULSEE and F.G. HOWE and A.C. DOYLE, Soldiers of the Great War In Three Volumes (Soldiers Record Publishing Association, 1920) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted May 2, 2017 Share #4 Posted May 2, 2017 Holly crap! Thats my grandfathers brother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted May 2, 2017 Share #5 Posted May 2, 2017 Ok checked my lineage, He would be my second half cousin. My G.G.Grandfather and his Grandfather were half brothers. He died in France of the Flu. I believe. Lt. George Olin Tilghman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted May 2, 2017 Share #6 Posted May 2, 2017 Family plot in Cape Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted May 2, 2017 Share #7 Posted May 2, 2017 Tilghman. Wedding announcement before the war. I guess the rifle was left behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted May 2, 2017 Share #8 Posted May 2, 2017 He was shipped home and buried in Cape Charles in 1921. RIP Cousin witth all regards, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USARV72 Posted May 3, 2017 Share #9 Posted May 3, 2017 Its truly a small world. Amazing! Good talking to you about this tonight. Will look him up in the 29th book. Wifes Grandfather is in there, we found his grave in Onancock 30+ years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted May 3, 2017 Share #10 Posted May 3, 2017 The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 27 edited by Philip Alexander Bruce, William Glover Roll of Honor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/116th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted May 3, 2017 Share #11 Posted May 3, 2017 March 17, 1919 The Washington Post from Washington, District of Columbia · Page 3 News has just been received by Mr and Mrs George B Tilghman of Cape Charles announcing the death of their son Lieut George Olin Tilghman who died in France February 4 of pneumonia while on a furlough. He was 26 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfireguy Posted May 3, 2017 Share #12 Posted May 3, 2017 Amazing to follow this. A small world indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted May 3, 2017 Share #13 Posted May 3, 2017 The 116th fought in the Meuse Argonne Offensive with the 29th Division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted May 3, 2017 Share #14 Posted May 3, 2017 That's amazing. Thanks! I would like to appoligize for walking all over this thread to another member. But in so I hope he has the information he was requesting. Regards to all. Especially Marne for posting the thread. Sincerely David George Bryson Tilghman was his father... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted May 3, 2017 Share #15 Posted May 3, 2017 That's amazing. Thanks! I would like to appoligize for walking all over this thread to another member. But in so I hope he has the information he was requesting. Regards to all. Especially Marne for posting the thread. Sincerely David George Bryson Tilghman was his father... Sorry...George Bishop Tilghman was his father. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Devil Posted May 3, 2017 Share #16 Posted May 3, 2017 Very small world! Hoping to see photos of the entire rifle as well. It's a very neat find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marne Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share #17 Posted May 3, 2017 Yes Amazing story and small world of collectors !! I think only the bolt has not the same number of the entire rifle (as often). It is neutralized as last French/European laws ( stamps EU+FR16). There is no regimental markings unfortunatly. Some others pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marne Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share #18 Posted May 3, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marne Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share #19 Posted May 3, 2017 I think the rifle was found near the small city of "Bar-le-Duc" (Meuse) I will ask the guy again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram957 Posted May 3, 2017 Share #20 Posted May 3, 2017 This is why I LOVE this Forum !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronny67 Posted May 3, 2017 Share #21 Posted May 3, 2017 Really interesting thread. Could this French DeWat be imported back into the US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raidercollector Posted May 3, 2017 Share #22 Posted May 3, 2017 Hi Does the Bolt match. Looks like a nice G98. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted May 3, 2017 Share #23 Posted May 3, 2017 Here's a better picture of Cousin Olin. He went by Olin not George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald Posted May 4, 2017 Share #24 Posted May 4, 2017 Since this directly related to your family, would you ever be able to buy this? What would it take to transfer from France to the US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everforward Posted May 4, 2017 Share #25 Posted May 4, 2017 This is pretty incredible..!! One of the coolest 'spoils of war' I think I have ever seen, especially with it's 116th connection. What a story...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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