IN LOVING MEMORY OF:

Austin (Augustine). Jennings 5 Nov 1918


First Name: Austin (Augustine).
Last Name:Jennings
Rank: Wagoneer
Regiment: Sup Co 302 FA.
Military Number:2793987
Place of Birth:Killbennon, Tuam, Co. Galway,Ireland.
Place of Death:Automobile accident Location unknown.
Date of Death:5 Nov 1918
Age:28
Additional Information:

Supplementary:

Date of Death: 5 Nov 1918

Buried: St Mihiel AC.

Next of Kin: Cousin Mrs Katie Miller W 97th St. New York.

 

Additional Information: 

Austin arrived in New York in April 1913 aboard the SS Franconia, He  parents were Thomas & Bridget (nee Geting) Jennings, his brothers name is John J. Jennings Brooklyn NY.  His name appears Austin in the 1901 census.

 

The rank of Wagoner/Wagoneer. Army vehicle transportation using  animals comprises of spring wagons, ambulances, and escort wagons. A successful Wagoner is one who keeps his wagon and animals in tiptop condition and gets his load to its destination in good time.

 

 

State NEW YORK.


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