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Submitted: 11/12/08 • Approved: 1/29/11 • Last Updated: 7/29/12 • R100049-G0-S3
PRIVATE US Army
World War I
May 5, 1888-February 14, 1967
Donald Buford Foltz was born 5 May 1888 in Hunt, Illinois, the son of Sherman and Nora Rue Foltz. He grew up with six brothers: Wyon T.; Tracy T.; Dale P.; Dalton M; Forrest C. and James N. Before entering the military, Donald worked as a Postal Clerk.
Donald was inducted into the Army 28 May 1918 at Camp Beauregard, Louisiana and served in France from 7 September 1918 to 3 June 1919. He was discharged 26 June 1919 at Camp Pike, Arkansas and received the Victory Medal.
Donald returned to Arkansas, married his wife, Alda, and resumed his job as a Postal Clerk.
Donald Buford Foltz died 14 February 1962 and was buried in Union Grove Cemetery in the Center Community west of Wynne, Arkansas.
Contributed on 11/12/08 by pam_don202
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