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PVT John Dewitt Greer

2 Feb 1888 – 2 Feb 1918

Birth	2 Feb 1888
Death	2 Feb 1918
Cemetery	Van Alstyne Cemetery Van Alstyne , Grayson County , Texas , USA
Added by	sue on 24 Nov 2014
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10604085

Bio

John Dewitt Greer Died of disease in service Mechanic AEF Air Services, 677th Aero Squadron, World War l Greer was born February 2, 1888, in Anna, Collin County the son of John and Laura Greer. His father was the was the founder of the town of Anna. Greer registered for the Army in June 1917 joining as a mechanic in the 677th Aero Squadron American Expeditionary Forces Air Service. Aviation had proved its utility in wars, not only including airplanes but observation balloons. In preparation to be transported to France to begin his service, Greer was admitted to the Embarkation Hospital, Camp Stuart, Newport News, Virginia. He had contracted cerebral spinal meningitis and died February 5, 1918, at age 30. His funeral service was held at the Baptist Church in Anna on February 9, 1918. Greer is listed on the Memorial Wall of Honor Veterans Memorial Park | McKinney, TX - Official Website (mckinneytexas.org)

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677 AERO SQUAD

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Family

Parents

• John Flavel Greer 1850–1924
• Laura Clarissa Ellis Greer 1855–1935

Siblings

• Joseph Lafayette "Joe" Greer 1878–1918
• Rev Baxter Dixon Dodderidge Greer Sr 1880–1962
• Thomas Ellis Greer 1880–1971
• Anna Lou Greer Walker 1883–1973
• Bessie Julian Greer McMahan 1885–1973
• Harriette Gradie Greer Rutherford 1890–1969
• James Bell Greer 1894–1981
• CPM William Bryan Greer 1896–1978
• Emma Jane Greer Mitchell 1897–1978
• Laura May Greer Ellis 1899–1994

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