Miscellaneous, Jasper Partridge enlists, 1917

The first young man to enlist in the service from Bainbridge since war was declared against Germany is Jasper H. Partridge, son of Mr. and Mrs. P.W Partridge.  He was in Binghamton Friday, passed the examinations and was assigned to the First Ambulance Corps of that city.  He is home at present but expects to be called any day.  While showing his patriotism for his country Mr. Partridge leads the way for other young men to follow.  Uncle Sam needs young men in all branches of military and naval service and there is rapid advancement for all who enlist now.  Since this article was put in type two other young men from Bainbridge have enlisted, Edwin L. Collins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Collins, and J. Clifton Oles, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.I. Oles.  They joined the First Ambulance Corps of Binghamton and are home waiting orders.  Mrs. Collins served at the Plattsburg training camp last summer.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 10, 1917]

Soldiers from St. Peters Parish

 



The following inscription has been framed and placed at the entrance of St. Peter's Church:  "Ye who enter the sanctuary of the Lord, pray for a righteous and lasting peace, for the coming of God's kingdom and the brotherhood of man, and commend to our Father's loving kindness and protection the boys of this parish who have enlisted for the defense of their country:

Wendell Fletcher,  Battery C
Howard Fuller, Battery C
Thomas Collins, Jr., Coast Artillery
Edwin Collins, First New York Ambulance Corps
Algwynne Collins, First New York Ambulance Corps
Donald Copley, First New York Ambulance Corps
Kenneth Payne, First New York Ambulance Corps

[Bainbridge Republican, July 5, 1917]