Henry G. Maxted Memorial - Western Springs, IL
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N 41° 48.582 W 087° 54.060
16T E 425159 N 4629040
Quick Description: Henry G. (Harry) Maxted was the only Western Springs resident to die in WWI. He is memorialized on a small stone column near the historic Water Tower.
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 6/25/2008 11:09:08 AM
Waymark Code: WM41X2
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Long Description:Henry was born in Canada in 1885 and moved to Western Springs in
1888. He worked his way through college then later worked in Boston
for the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Children. He joined the National Guard and was sent to France with
the 104th Infantry Regiment in 1917. He was KIA at on April 12,
1918.
Henry Maxted is buried at the World War I St. Mihiel American
Cemetery and Memorial located at Thiaucourt-Regnieville, France.
This cemetery contains the graves of 4,153 American dead from the
Great War, most of whom were killed during the St.Mihiel
offensive.
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dawn to dusk
Entrance fees (if it applies): 0
Type of memorial: Monument
Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed
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