Service Number -1394574

Enlistment Date: 12 Apr 1917
Discharge Date: 5 June 1919

Listed in Adjutant General 1917 roster of Illinois National Guard WWI service: Second Infantry, Company L, Chicago. Federalized as 132nd INF, Company L. Private, Enlisted 12 April 1917, Mustered 3 August 1917, Reported for Duty 25 July 1917.

Company L Muster Roll Sep-Oct 1917 Camp Logan, Houston, Texas: Enlisted 12 April 1917. Listed as Private. Transferred to Military Police 1st Company per SO#31 dtd 5 Oct 1917.

Enroute to France; Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists
Name: Harry F Walsh
Departure Date: 22 May 1918
Departure Place: Hoboken, New Jersey
Address: 3149 West Monroe St
Residence Place: Chicago, Illinois
Mother: Rose Walsh
Ship: Leviathan
Military Unit: 108 MP
Rank: Pvt Co A
Service Number: 1394574
Notes: Co A 108th Military Police

WWI Victory Medal
battle Clasps unknown
 

Return to US; Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists
Name: Harry F Walsh
Departure Date: 12 May 1919
Departure Place: Brest, France
Arrival Date: 22 May 1919
Arrival Place: Hoboken, New Jersey
Address: 3149 West Monroe Street
Residence Place: Chicago, Illinois
Mother: Rose Walsh
Ship: CHARLESTON
Military Unit: 33RD M P CO
Rank: Private First Class
Service Number: 1394574
Notes: 33RD MILITARY POLICE COMPANY

Post War Occupations / Bio:

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry Walsh
Age in 1910: 11
Birth Year: abt 1899
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1910: Chicago Ward 14, Cook, Illinois
Street: Walnut Street
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Daniel Walsh
Father's Birthplace: New Hampshire
Mother's Name: Rose Walsh
Mother's Birthplace: Ireland
Native Tongue: English
Attended School: Yes
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Rose Walsh 37 Wife
Daniel Walsh 35 Head
Johan Walsh 17 Son
Thomas Walsh 15 Son
Annie Walsh 13 Daughter
Harry Walsh 11 Son
Rose Walsh 6 Daughter

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry Walsh
Age: 19
Birth Year: abt 1901
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1920: Chicago Ward 13, Cook (Chicago), Illinois
Street: Monroe Street
House Number: 3147
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Mother's Name: Rose Walsh
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Clerk
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Mary Rynne 80 Mother
Patrick Walsh 50 Boarder
Rose Walsh 45 Head
Michael Rynne 45 Brother
John Walsh 25 Son
Anna Walsh 20 Daughter
Harry Walsh 19 Son
Charles Byrne 19 Boarder
Grace Byrne 18 Boarder

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry Walsh
Birth Year: abt 1903
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age in 1930: 27
Birthplace: Illinois
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Street Address: Gladys Avenue
House Number: 4016
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Ireland
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Clerk
Industry: Retail Grocery
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Rose Walsh 54 Head
Harry Walsh 27 Son
Grace Mcinerney 22 Roomer
Felice Mcinerney 8 Roomer
William Mcinerney 5 Roomer

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry F Walsh
Age: 39
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1901
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Illinois
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Street: Ohio Street
Inferred Residence in 1935: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Residence in 1935: Chicago
Occupation: Tourist Conductor
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 1800
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Rose Walsh 67 Head
Harry F Walsh 39 Son

WWII Draft Registration:

Death Information: Date; Age; Cause; Burial Location 

Headstone Applications for Military Veterans
Name: Harry F Walsh
Birth Date: 24 Apr 1899
Service Number: 1394574
Unit: ARMY M.P.Corpo
Company: 33rd MP Company
Enlistment Date: 12 Apr 1917
Discharge Date: 5 June 1919
Death Date: 8 Jan 1953
Cemetery: Mount Carmel Cemetery
Cemetery Location: Hillside, Illinois

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