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Contributed to Maine Memory Network by Freeport Historical SocietyDate: July 12, 1918Description: Telegram informing parents of John Arthur Stowell of his death, June 16, 1918.

WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM

July 12 1918NUMBER 4 RECEIVED BY Ba CHECK 33 Gov’t PaidDATED Washington, D.C. 431 P.M. July 12—TO Mr. John Stowell. Freeport, Maine.Deeply regret to inform you that it isofficially reported that Musician Arthur J.Stowell, Infantry died June Sixteenthfrom wounds received in action.

McLain, The Adjt. General