Pvt. B. E. McGehee, was born in Neuka, Mississippi, on June 14, 1891, and was educated in the rural schools.  Entered the service on September 20, 1917.  Was assigned to Company F. 164th Infantry.  Trained at Camp Travis, Texas, and went overseas in March 1918.  Was then transferred to Company M, 314th Infantry, 79th Division.  Participated in the battle of the Meuse-Argonne and was killed in action on November 9, 1918.  Had first been in the 315th Engineers, but was transfered to the 164th Infantry because he wanted actual service.  His home was in Purdon, Texas.

History of Texas World War Heroes - World War 1

See Also:

• World War I Causalities Memorial