Died of wounds in France while in service with Supply Company, 127th Infantry Regiment during WWI.
From Wisconsin in the World War by B. R. Pixley (page 77):
VAN ELLS, ANDREW V., JR., born in Port Washington, Wis., March 18, 1896; son of Andrew M. and Alberdine (Driessen) Van Ells; lived 514 Main street, Port Washington; entered service at Milwaukee, Wis., July 16, 1917; member Supply Company, 127th Infantry, 32nd (Les Terribles) Division; rank, wagoner; trained at Camp Douglas and Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas; foreign station, Prouthay, Tenth French Training area, France; battles, Alsace Sector, 5/18 to 7/21, 1918; Aisne-Marne, 7/29 to 8/7, 1918; wounded in Fismes engagement, near Chateau Thierry, August 8, 1918; died of wounds in Evacuation Hospital No. 5, near front line, August 10, 1918.
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Van Ells-Schanen American Legion Post 82
Submitted by Paul Hansen
Have you ever wondered about the men for whom this post is named? Andrew V. Van Ells, Jr., one of four children of Andrew Van Ells and Alberdine Driessen Van Ells, was born in Port Washington, WI Mar 18th, 1896. He attended St. Mary's Catholic grade school and graduated from Port Washington High School. He also earned a 2-year degree from the Mechanical Training School of Milwaukee. On July 16th, 1917, he enlisted in the army; assigned to the 127th Infantry Supply Co., 32nd division with rank of Wagoner. His training took place at Camp Douglas, WI and Camp
MacArthur, Waco, TX.
The 127th was part of the Wisconsin National Guard and just so happened to have a sizable number of its ranks made up of young volunteers from Port Washington and the surrounding area. It was quite an adventure for them "country boys", off to fight the war to end all wars. Andrew shipped overseas and received further training at Prouthay, France; then engaged in battles in the Alsace Sector, Aisna-Marna and was wounded in Fismes, near Chateau Thierry Aug. 8, 1918 and died of his wounds 2 days later at evacuation hospital #5 near the front lines. He had a gun shot wound in his left leg, shrapnel in his right heel as well as a gun shot to his right groin. Gangrene soon developed and he succumbed to his wounds. Unfortunately, medical technicians and medication were rather primitive during World War I.
Andrews final resting place is Holy Cross Cemetery - Milwaukee, WI, at age 22 as he was one of 4,734,991 service members who were activated during World War I. 53,402 service members lost their lives in battle, with another 63,114 fatalities brought about by training mishaps, sickness (especially influenza) or other causes. The total of 116, 516 who gave their "all" in service to defend our country during World War I will forever command our utmost respect and gratitude.
Our memorial post is named, in part, for Andrew Van Ells, the first service man from Port Washington to die in battle during the Great War (Familiar name of the conflict, prior to World War II--many historians believe the latter to be a continuation of the earlier hostilities.)
From Wisconsin in the World War by B. R. Pixley (page 77):
VAN ELLS, ANDREW V., JR., born in Port Washington, Wis., March 18, 1896; son of Andrew M. and Alberdine (Driessen) Van Ells; lived 514 Main street, Port Washington; entered service at Milwaukee, Wis., July 16, 1917; member Supply Company, 127th Infantry, 32nd (Les Terribles) Division; rank, wagoner; trained at Camp Douglas and Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas; foreign station, Prouthay, Tenth French Training area, France; battles, Alsace Sector, 5/18 to 7/21, 1918; Aisne-Marne, 7/29 to 8/7, 1918; wounded in Fismes engagement, near Chateau Thierry, August 8, 1918; died of wounds in Evacuation Hospital No. 5, near front line, August 10, 1918.
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Van Ells-Schanen American Legion Post 82
Submitted by Paul Hansen
Have you ever wondered about the men for whom this post is named? Andrew V. Van Ells, Jr., one of four children of Andrew Van Ells and Alberdine Driessen Van Ells, was born in Port Washington, WI Mar 18th, 1896. He attended St. Mary's Catholic grade school and graduated from Port Washington High School. He also earned a 2-year degree from the Mechanical Training School of Milwaukee. On July 16th, 1917, he enlisted in the army; assigned to the 127th Infantry Supply Co., 32nd division with rank of Wagoner. His training took place at Camp Douglas, WI and Camp
MacArthur, Waco, TX.
The 127th was part of the Wisconsin National Guard and just so happened to have a sizable number of its ranks made up of young volunteers from Port Washington and the surrounding area. It was quite an adventure for them "country boys", off to fight the war to end all wars. Andrew shipped overseas and received further training at Prouthay, France; then engaged in battles in the Alsace Sector, Aisna-Marna and was wounded in Fismes, near Chateau Thierry Aug. 8, 1918 and died of his wounds 2 days later at evacuation hospital #5 near the front lines. He had a gun shot wound in his left leg, shrapnel in his right heel as well as a gun shot to his right groin. Gangrene soon developed and he succumbed to his wounds. Unfortunately, medical technicians and medication were rather primitive during World War I.
Andrews final resting place is Holy Cross Cemetery - Milwaukee, WI, at age 22 as he was one of 4,734,991 service members who were activated during World War I. 53,402 service members lost their lives in battle, with another 63,114 fatalities brought about by training mishaps, sickness (especially influenza) or other causes. The total of 116, 516 who gave their "all" in service to defend our country during World War I will forever command our utmost respect and gratitude.
Our memorial post is named, in part, for Andrew Van Ells, the first service man from Port Washington to die in battle during the Great War (Familiar name of the conflict, prior to World War II--many historians believe the latter to be a continuation of the earlier hostilities.)
Died of wounds in France while in service with Supply Company, 127th Infantry Regiment during WWI.
From Wisconsin in the World War by B. R. Pixley (page 77):
VAN ELLS, ANDREW V., JR., born in Port Washington, Wis., March 18, 1896; son of Andrew M. and Alberdine (Driessen) Van Ells; lived 514 Main street, Port Washington; entered service at Milwaukee, Wis., July 16, 1917; member Supply Company, 127th Infantry, 32nd (Les Terribles) Division; rank, wagoner; trained at Camp Douglas and Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas; foreign station, Prouthay, Tenth French Training area, France; battles, Alsace Sector, 5/18 to 7/21, 1918; Aisne-Marne, 7/29 to 8/7, 1918; wounded in Fismes engagement, near Chateau Thierry, August 8, 1918; died of wounds in Evacuation Hospital No. 5, near front line, August 10, 1918.
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Van Ells-Schanen American Legion Post 82
Submitted by Paul Hansen
Have you ever wondered about the men for whom this post is named? Andrew V. Van Ells, Jr., one of four children of Andrew Van Ells and Alberdine Driessen Van Ells, was born in Port Washington, WI Mar 18th, 1896. He attended St. Mary's Catholic grade school and graduated from Port Washington High School. He also earned a 2-year degree from the Mechanical Training School of Milwaukee. On July 16th, 1917, he enlisted in the army; assigned to the 127th Infantry Supply Co., 32nd division with rank of Wagoner. His training took place at Camp Douglas, WI and Camp
MacArthur, Waco, TX.
The 127th was part of the Wisconsin National Guard and just so happened to have a sizable number of its ranks made up of young volunteers from Port Washington and the surrounding area. It was quite an adventure for them "country boys", off to fight the war to end all wars. Andrew shipped overseas and received further training at Prouthay, France; then engaged in battles in the Alsace Sector, Aisna-Marna and was wounded in Fismes, near Chateau Thierry Aug. 8, 1918 and died of his wounds 2 days later at evacuation hospital #5 near the front lines. He had a gun shot wound in his left leg, shrapnel in his right heel as well as a gun shot to his right groin. Gangrene soon developed and he succumbed to his wounds. Unfortunately, medical technicians and medication were rather primitive during World War I.
Andrews final resting place is Holy Cross Cemetery - Milwaukee, WI, at age 22 as he was one of 4,734,991 service members who were activated during World War I. 53,402 service members lost their lives in battle, with another 63,114 fatalities brought about by training mishaps, sickness (especially influenza) or other causes. The total of 116, 516 who gave their "all" in service to defend our country during World War I will forever command our utmost respect and gratitude.
Our memorial post is named, in part, for Andrew Van Ells, the first service man from Port Washington to die in battle during the Great War (Familiar name of the conflict, prior to World War II--many historians believe the latter to be a continuation of the earlier hostilities.)
From Wisconsin in the World War by B. R. Pixley (page 77):
VAN ELLS, ANDREW V., JR., born in Port Washington, Wis., March 18, 1896; son of Andrew M. and Alberdine (Driessen) Van Ells; lived 514 Main street, Port Washington; entered service at Milwaukee, Wis., July 16, 1917; member Supply Company, 127th Infantry, 32nd (Les Terribles) Division; rank, wagoner; trained at Camp Douglas and Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas; foreign station, Prouthay, Tenth French Training area, France; battles, Alsace Sector, 5/18 to 7/21, 1918; Aisne-Marne, 7/29 to 8/7, 1918; wounded in Fismes engagement, near Chateau Thierry, August 8, 1918; died of wounds in Evacuation Hospital No. 5, near front line, August 10, 1918.
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Van Ells-Schanen American Legion Post 82
Submitted by Paul Hansen
Have you ever wondered about the men for whom this post is named? Andrew V. Van Ells, Jr., one of four children of Andrew Van Ells and Alberdine Driessen Van Ells, was born in Port Washington, WI Mar 18th, 1896. He attended St. Mary's Catholic grade school and graduated from Port Washington High School. He also earned a 2-year degree from the Mechanical Training School of Milwaukee. On July 16th, 1917, he enlisted in the army; assigned to the 127th Infantry Supply Co., 32nd division with rank of Wagoner. His training took place at Camp Douglas, WI and Camp
MacArthur, Waco, TX.
The 127th was part of the Wisconsin National Guard and just so happened to have a sizable number of its ranks made up of young volunteers from Port Washington and the surrounding area. It was quite an adventure for them "country boys", off to fight the war to end all wars. Andrew shipped overseas and received further training at Prouthay, France; then engaged in battles in the Alsace Sector, Aisna-Marna and was wounded in Fismes, near Chateau Thierry Aug. 8, 1918 and died of his wounds 2 days later at evacuation hospital #5 near the front lines. He had a gun shot wound in his left leg, shrapnel in his right heel as well as a gun shot to his right groin. Gangrene soon developed and he succumbed to his wounds. Unfortunately, medical technicians and medication were rather primitive during World War I.
Andrews final resting place is Holy Cross Cemetery - Milwaukee, WI, at age 22 as he was one of 4,734,991 service members who were activated during World War I. 53,402 service members lost their lives in battle, with another 63,114 fatalities brought about by training mishaps, sickness (especially influenza) or other causes. The total of 116, 516 who gave their "all" in service to defend our country during World War I will forever command our utmost respect and gratitude.
Our memorial post is named, in part, for Andrew Van Ells, the first service man from Port Washington to die in battle during the Great War (Familiar name of the conflict, prior to World War II--many historians believe the latter to be a continuation of the earlier hostilities.)
