Military related information:

Listed in Adjutant General 1917 roster of Illinois National Guard WWI service: Second Infantry, Company L, Chicago. Federalized as 132nd INF, Company L. Private First Class, Enlisted 9 April 1917, Mustered 3 August 1917, Reported for Duty 25 July 1917.

Company L Muster Roll Sep-Oct 1917 Camp Logan, Houston, Tx: Enlisted 9 Apr 1917. Listed as Private. Honorable Discharge 8 Sep 1917 Chicago. Character Excellent, Service Honest and Faithful.

Served in France as American Red Cross civilian Aide.

WWI Victory Medal
 

 Return U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists
Name: Fred A Stephani
Departure Date: 29 Jun 1919
Departure Place: Brest, France
Arrival Date: 5 Jul 1919
Arrival Place: Hoboken, New Jersey
Address: 156 North Lockwood Avenue
Residence Place: Chicago, Illinois
Father: Fred A Stephani
Ship: LEVIATHAN
Military Unit: ARC
Rank: Civilian Aide
Notes: CASUALS CIVILIANS

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Post War Occupations / Bio:

the 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Frederick A Stephani
Age: 23
Birth Year: abt 1897
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1920: Chicago Ward 33, Cook (Chicago), Illinois
Street: N. Lockwood Ave.
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Frank A Stephani
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Name: Martha M Stephani
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Salesman, Bicycles
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Frank A Stephani 48 Head
Martha M Stephani 48 Wife
Gertrude H Stephani 25 Daughter
Frederick A Stephani 23 Son
Archibald A Stephani 21 Son

the 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Fred A Stephani
Respondent: Yes
Age: 43
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1897
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Illinois
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Street: Catherine Avenue
House Number: 327
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Residence in 1935: Chicago
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Occupation: Salesman
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 55.00
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 4200
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Fred A Stephani 43 Head
Jean Stephani 43 Wife

Death Information: Date; Age; Cause; Burial Location 

Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
Name: Fred A. Stephani
Birth Date: 10 May 1896
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois
Death Date: 2 Dec 1947
Death Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Burial Date: 5 Dec 1947
Burial Place: Norwood Park, Cook, Illinois
Cemetery Name: Acacia Park
Death Age: 51
Occupation: Salesman
Race: White
Marital status: M
Gender: Male
Residence: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Father Name: Francis Stephani
Father Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois
Mother Name: Martha M. Splitt
Mother Birth Place: Hamberg, Germany
Spouse Name: Jean
Comments: Mr.
FHL Film Number: 1991698

Find A Grave Fred A Stephani
BIRTH 10 May 1896
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
DEATH 2 Dec 1947 (aged 51)
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
BURIAL Acacia Park Cemetery and Mausoleum
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Fred A. Stephani was the son of Francis Stephani, born in Chicago and Martha M Splitt, born in Hamberg, Germany. He married Jean and was a salesman. He died 10 May 1896 in Chicago and was buried at Acacia Park on 5 Dec 1947 per the IL Death Register.

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