Evening journal., 1918-11-29
BOYS SACRIFICE
life IN WORLD WAR
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well known in Wilmington, where the
young officers sisters have been con-
nected with social activities. His death
Is doubly sad. coming after he had once
returned from the brink Of death, and
after his family had learned that he was
getting along finely.
Word OF the death in action on No
vember 2, Of William n. Brennan, Jr.,
United States Marine Corps. has been
received from the War Department by
his parents, William and Margaret Bren-
nan, Of Hockessln. The young man
would have celebrated his twenty-flrst
birthday this month. His family have
received letters from him, from France,
dated as late as October 20. In his last
letter, Of this date, he writes that he
has been over the top four times, and
is soon expecting to so over the top for
the fifth time.
William Brennan enlisted in the Ma
rines last May, although he was below
the draft age. He said he felt that Il
was his duty TO go. He received his
training at Paris Island, and-in a train
lng station in Virginia. He was sent
overseas in August.
He was born in Hockessin and lived
there all his life, up to his enlistment
He was educated I'm the town school
His father is well known farmer, and
he has two brothers also engaged In
farming He is also survived fy four
sisters. Before his entrance into the
Marines, he was employed at the fibre
works.
Young Brennan was a straightfor-
ward, manly boy, well liked by all who
knew him for his fine character. Those
who knew him best said that fearless
ness was one Of his qualities. He was
a member OF 81. Johns Catholic Church,
OF Hockessin. A mass was said for him
there az Q o'clock yesterday. u
The family is overcome with the news
OF his death. coming so long after the
cessation OF hostilities.
The official casualty list contains the
name OF another Wilmington man who |
died in France, Private James ]. Larkin, |
colored, No. 1920 East Fourteenth |
street. His death was due TO bronchial
pneumonia. He was the son Of Eli Lar
Kin.
Private Willie T. Blackiston. son Of
Mrs Mary z Blackiston, No s23 Poplar
street, Is reported on the casualty list as
wounded, degree undetermined.
other Delawareans mentioned in the
list are:
Killed in Action.
Corporal Leonard Howard; emer-
gency address. ]. Harry Howard, East
New Market, Md.
Private Levin D. Morris; emer-
gency address, Levin J. Morris, r.. F.
D. 9, Selbyville, Del
Died of Disease.
Private George II. Lewis; emer-
gency address, Joshua B. Lewis, Ber-
lin, Md.
Died From Wounds.
Private George A. C. Wharton; emer-
yency address, Mrs. Charles Wharton,
Crlsneld, Nd.
Missing in Action.
Corporal Private James A. Donahue;
emergency address. Mrs. Catharine Don
shue, MiddletOwn, Del.
Private William McK. Viven. vurvr-
gency address. Mrs. Elizabeth Swayne.
East New Market, Md.
Private George r. Oehlrich emer-
gency address. Mrs. Mary 0ehlrich. NO.
80 Hanson street, EastOn, Nd
Marine Corps List-MiSsIng in Action.
Private Cecil C. Holland; emergency
address,. Alice Holland, Pocomoke City
Nd.
Corporal Ellis p Mahan. Company E,
ii5th Infantry, A. z. F.. is the first Elk
ton boy to give his life for democracy
He was killed in action on October t6, in
France. Corporal Mahan Is the son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Mahan. He was 26
years Of age. He saw service on the
Mexican border before going to France
with the American Expedltlonary
Forces, in July. Corporal Mahan was
one OF the best esteemed young men in
Elkton, and was also well known TO
many Delaware friends.