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| | SERGT. JOHN GOENSE
Pannell and Bristol Ave., Grand Rapids, Mich.
Goense was inducted at Camp Custer in September, 1917. He will be remembered by all of the early members of the outfit for his sunny disposition and his willingness to do for others.
It might be said he was Major Dougherty’s right hand man, as he spent many weeks assisting at the “smoke bombs.”
It was a bitter disappointment to him that he could not go to France, but due to a serious operation, was transferred to the Development Battalion and became a Supply Sergeant.
John wrote many letters to the bunch while in France, keeping us in touch with Custer doings. |