Name listed on 1964 Men of L roster

Listed in Adjutant General 1916-1917 roster of Illinois National Guard Mexican Expedition service: Second Infantry, Company L, Chicago. Federalized as 132nd INF, Company L. Sergeant, Enlisted 25 April 1915; Mustered 27 June 1916; Prior Service: Served in Company L, 2nd Infantry Illinois National Guard: 25 March 1909. Service continious. Reported for Duty 19 June 1916. Mustered Out (M.O.) 5 October 1916.

Company L Muster Roll Sep-Oct 1917 Camp Logan, Houston, Tx: Enlisted16 Aug 1917; Listed as Sergeant. - Muster Roll Nov-Dec 1917 Camp Logan, Houston Tx: Transferred to Company K 132nd INF per RSO#111 dtd 10 Dec 1917.

WWI Victory Medal with battle Clasps unknown
 

Enroute to France: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists
Name Arthur H Larson
Departure Date 16 May 1918
Departure Place: Hoboken, New Jersey
Address 1434 W 59th St
Residence Chicago, Illinois
Ship Mt Vernon
Military Unit 132 Infantry
Rank 1st Lt National Guard
Notes Company C, 132nd Infantry, USNG

Return to US: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists
Name: Arthur H. Larson
Departure Date: 14 May 1919
Departure Place: Brest, France
Arrival Date: 1919
Address: 1434 WEST 59th STREET
Residence Place: Chicago, Illinois
Father: Arthur F. Larson
Ship: Kasserin Auguste Victoria
Military Unit: HQ. 33 DIV.
Rank: First Lieutenant
Notes: HEADQUARTERS 33rd DIVISION

in the U.S., Official National Guard Register, 1925
Given Name: Arthur H
Surname: Larson
State / District: Illinois
Rank: Captain
Page #: 222
Regiment: 132 Infantry
Company: Co B - Chicago
Birthplace: Ill
Birth Date: 31 Jul 1890

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Post War Occupations / Bio:

the 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Arthur Larson
Age: 29
Birth Year: abt 1891
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1920: Chicago Ward 31, Cook (Chicago), Illinois
Street: West 56th Street
House Number: 819
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Larson
Father's Birthplace: Sweden
Mother's Birthplace: Sweden
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Mail Carrier
Industry: Post Office
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Arthur Larson 29
Elizabeth Larson 24

the 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Arthur H Larson
Birth Year: abt 1891
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age in 1930: 39
Birthplace: Illinois
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Street Address: S Troy St
Institution: City of Chicago
House Number: 6411
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Value: 8000
Radio Set: Yes
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 27
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Sweden
Mother's Birthplace: Sweden
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Mail Carrier
Industry: U.S. Govt
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Veteran: Yes
War: WW
Household Members Age Relationship
Otto Franz 74 Father-in-law
Arthur H Larson 39 Head
Elizabeth J Larson 35 Wife
Evelyn Larson 8 Daughter
Edith Larson 4 Daughter

the 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Arthur Larson
Age: 49
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1891
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Illinois
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Street: South Troy
House Number: 6411
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Residence in 1935: Chicago
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Occupation: Carrier
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 4000
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 2150
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
Arthur Larson 49 Head
Elizabeth Larson 45 Wife
Evelyn Larson 18 Daughter
Edith Larson 14 Daughter

WWII Draft Registration:

Post War Known Addresses:

Death Information: Date; Age; Cause; Burial Location 

Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File
Name: Arthur Larson
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 31 Jul 1890
Death Date: 22 Sep 1973
SSN: -5968
Enlistment Date: 16 Aug 1917
Release Date: 17 Jun 1919 Discharged

Find A Grave: findagrave.com/memorial/223378401/arthur-halmar-larson
Arthur H. Larson, Lt. Col. (retired) of the 103 div. 132nd infantry, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth; dear father of Edith L. Thompson and Evelyn Marks; grandfather of Maureen Marks; brother of Irene Brinkman and Catherine Karge. Visitation Sunday and Monday, 2-10 p.m. at Toon Funeral Home, 4920 Main St., Downers Grove where service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 25, 1:30 p.m. Interment Forest Home Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Bahi Home for the Aged, Fourth and Greenleaf, Wilmette. Source: Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, Monday, September 24, 1973

Miscellaneous:

Served during WWII (on grave stone).

NAME: Arthur H Larson
AGE: 28
GENDER: Male
BIRTH YEAR: 1891
MARRIAGE TYPE: Marriage
MARRIAGE DATE: 28 Jun 1919
MARRIAGE PLACE: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
SPOUSE NAME: Elizabeth J Franz
SPOUSE AGE: 24
SPOUSE GENDER: Female
FHL FILM NUMBER: 1030701

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