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"Pvt. Randolph P. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Smith of McKinney, was born September 4, 1899, and received his education in the schools there. In April, 1917 he volunteered in Burrus Rifles of McKinney, Co. M, 4th Texas Inf., T. N. G., but soon…

"Cpl. Loren M. King, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. King, reside at McKinney, was born February 6, 1892. He received his early education in the schools of McKinney and later finished his business education in Raleigh, North Carolina, Entering the…

"Pvt. J. A. Watson, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Watson, was born in Hunt County, but removed to McKinney when a child. He received his education in the public schools. Joined the Signal Corps of Richfield Camp at Camp MacArthur, Waco. Was telephone…

Jimmy Geigas was the first McKinney boy to give his life on the battlefields of France for Freedom's Cause. He was killed on the battlefield September 20, 1918. This young patriot was born December 10, 1892. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Geigas,…

Sgt. Henry M. White is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. White if McKinney, at which place he received his early education. Later he attended Castle Heights law school and Cumberland University, Lebanon, Tennessee. After enlisting, which he did on March…

Pvt. Lester M. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Smith of McKinney, was born September 2, 1895. Attended the schools of McKinney. Volunteered May 9, 1916 and left McKinney with the National Guard, serving on the border. He served with Co. B, 144th…

"Pvt. C. Erwin Heard was born August 8, 1894, at McKinney, and received his education at the public schools there. Son of Mr. and MRs. C. P. Heard of McKinney. He volunteered in the air service April 4, 1918, and was assigned to 868th Aero Squadron…

"Sgt. John D. Heard, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Heard of McKinney, was born February 18, 1891. He volunteered for service in February , 1918, and was attached to the 45th Co., 29th Eng., and trained at Camp University, Washington, D. C. Went overseas…