Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-12-04

AlvaradO last Sunday afternoon, Dec.
/, 1918, in honor Of three noble and
sturdy Marshall county young men who
h9e died in. France. The names Of
these youngssmen are: John August
Allen. Erick Alfred Morberg, and Hild-
ing @. ndberg. Born and brought up
amidst the peaceful surroundings Of
Marshall county farm life and with no
thoughts Of war in their makeup, these
brave farm boys, nevertheless, fastened
to obey. their country's call to arms.
After receiving short course of mill
tary training in this country they were
like thousands Of : other American
youths. hurried overseas to match their
skill and powers with the trained sol
diers and veterans of the European
armies. Andsthey, American soldiers,
with little Of no military preparation,
f=haveF wefT stood the test. In tie front
trenches, in prison camps or in hospi-
tails facing deadly disease, they have
proved their, valor and their patriotism,
even unto death. These three farm
boys from Marshall county have given
their buoyant young lives for their
country and its flag -and great honor
is theirs. 3 ~ +. ~. ,.'' . .sS. y
Rev. S. w. Swenson, 81 Warren,
preached an impressive memorial ser
mon. Prof. C. E. sjostrand also made
a short speech: The service was held
at the Swedish Lutheran church, which
was handsomely decorated for: the oc-
casion with the national colors. The
choir, from the Elm congregation rem
dered several appropriate songs. Par.
ents, relatives and friends Of the three
soldier boys filled the church. The
solemn service brought home to all the
great sacrifice that has been made By
the nation for the extension Of liberty
and justice throughout the world.
Erick Alfred Morberg. 5
Brick Alfred Morberg was born in
town of Big Woods, Marshall county
Minnesota, Feb. %, 1895, hence his age
at the time of death was % years,
months and Is days. He was confirmed
in the Swedish Lutheran congregation
in Bloomwood, Mimi, May r., 1912
On May %, 1918, he left with other
Marshall county drafted men for Gang
Lewis, Wash, was transferred to Camp
IKearney, Calf, and shortly after sent
to France, where he landed on Sept
10th. On Sept. 22nd he wrote letter
home to his brother saying that he had
been transferred to a regiment Of Ole
Experienced troops and was well. III
Twas killed in action on October 9Th, ac
|cOrding tO@the telegram received by the
parents from the war department.
Thus in brief is the life story OF
Erick Alfred Morberg. His career was
not long. Yet in that brief span 81
little more than % years he accomplish
ed more than many who live their -four
score years and ten. His life was life
of service. He gave all he had, his
life, to his country and met heroic
death. Although but simple soldier
a grateful nation pays him honor anG
Will keep MS memory green.
! Il The parents Of Erick A. Morberg are
Mr. and Mrs. John w. Morberg, ole
lsettlers of town Of Big Woods. They
came from Westmanland, Sweden, il
May, 1883. Besides the dead soldier
boy they have four other sons, namelS
John Emil, Hjalmar William, Edwii
Walfrid, and Per Axel. Their three
daughters are Mrs. G. q. Olson Of al
varado, and Mrs OLAF ,Liden and Mrs
i Marcus Swanson of Big Woods.
John August Allen.
John August Allen was born May 30
4I1SS8, in town of Oak Park, Marshal
county. His parents, Mr.. and Mrs
4 Herman Allen, are we'll known pioneel
Isettlers Of the county. He grew up 81
q the farm and assisted his parents in do
i ing the farm work He was a charter
member Of the Swedish Lutheran
!. church at Alvarado. III May last b,
was drafted and in July he was sen
! across to France where he died o
sboronc g eumonia on Oct. 16, accord