PFC George Alexis Amyotte Sr.

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PFC George Alexis Amyotte Sr. Veteran

Birth
Bay City, Bay County, Michigan, USA
Death
25 Nov 1959 (aged 72)
Bay City, Bay County, Michigan, USA
Burial
Bay City, Bay County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
Plot
Garden of Psalms Plot 172A
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1900 US Federal Census:
Name: George A Amyotte
Age: 13
Birth Date: Feb 1887
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1900: Pinconning, Bay, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: John B Amyotte
Father's Birthplace: France, Canada
Mother's name: Sophia Amyotte
Mother's Birthplace: Canada, France
Household Members:
John B Amyotte 60 (head)
Sophia Amyotte 59 (wife)
Jennie Amyotte 24 (daughter)
John J Amyotte 23 (son)(Born Mar, 1877, Died Jan 13, 1940)
Emily Amyotte 20 (daughter)(Born Nov 5, 1878, Died Mar 24, 1931)(She married Fred View)
Sophia R Amyotte 15 (daughter)
George A Amyotte 13 (son)
Caroline C Amyotte 10 (daughter)
Josephine Lapeen 2 (grand daughter)
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1910 US Federal Census:
Name George Surgott
[George Angott]
[Amyott]
Age in 1910 22
Birth Date 1888
Birthplace Michigan
Home in 1910 Pinconning, Bay, Michigan
Sheet Number 1b
Race White
Gender Male
[Female]
Relation to Head of House Son
[Daughter]
Marital Status Single
Father's Name John Surgott
Father's Birthplace Canada
[Canada French]
Mother's Name Sophia Surgott
Mother's Birthplace Canada
[Canada French]
Native Tongue English
Occupation Farmer
Employer, Employee or Other Wage Earner
Able to read Y
Able to Write Y
Enumeration District Number 0064
Out of Work N
Number of Weeks Out of Work 0
Enumerated Year 1910
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
John Surgott-70-Head
Sophia Surgott-63-Wife
John Surgott-33-Son
George Surgott 22 Son
Celia Surgott-19-Daughter
Emily Vien-31-Daughter
Henry Vien-6-Grandson
William Vien-4-Grandson
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George A. Amyotte registered in Bay Spring, Michigan, for the WWI Draft on June 5, 1917. He was self employed as a farmer. He was tall, medium build, brown eyes, and black hair. He reported he was not married. (see WWI draft cart)
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Name: George A Amyotte
Departure Place: Newport News, VA
Address: RFD No 3
Residence Place: Pinconning, Michigan
Next of Kin: Miss Rose Amyotte
Relationship: Sister
Ship: Mercury
Rank: Mechanic
Service Number: 1842611
Notes: Field Hospital No 318(AD), #305 Sanitary Train, 80th Division
(U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939)
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Name: George A. Amyotte
Departure Date: 20 May 1919
Departure Place: Brest, France
Arrival Date: 31 May 1919
Arrival Place: Hoboken, New Jersey
Address: R.F.D.3
Residence Place: Pinconning Michigan
Next of Kin: Miss Rose Amyotte
Relationship: Sister
Ship: ROTTERDAM
Military Unit: F.H.318 305TH SAN TN
Rank: MECH MD
Service Number: 1, 842, 611
Notes: FIELD HOSPITAL NO 318, 305 SANITARY TRAIN
(U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939)
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PFC George A. Amyotte sailed to & from France aboard the ships Mercury & Rotterdam with the 318th Field Hospital, of the 305th Sanitary Train. Soldiers of the 305th Sanitary Train of the 80th Division sailed to France for WWI on several ships, USS Mercury, USS Siboney, or USS Huron from Newport News & Norfolk, Virginia, in May, 1918. The Sanitary Train consisted of the 317, 318, 319, and 320th Ambulance Companies, the 317, 318, 319, and 320th Field Hospitals, and the 305th Sanitary Train Headquarters. The sanitary train returned to Hoboken, New Jersey, on the USS Rotterdam from Brest, France. The soldiers boarded the ship on May 20, 1919 in Brest France and arrived in Hoboken on May 31, 1919. Once ashore they were given refreshments by welfare organizations. They proceeded to Jersey City by ferry and then by passenger coaches to Camp Dix, New Jersey, for out-processing. All their possessions were sterilized in a steam sterilizer which was very effective. Anything leather shrunk to a much smaller size. Sanitary Train was decommissioned on Jun 9, 1919. (Reference: "History of 318 Field Hospital" (2019) by Thomas Nelson; U.S. Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939)
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1920 US Federal Census:
Name George Amyotti
[George Amelotte]
Age 32
Birth Year abt 1888
Birthplace Michigan
Home in 1920 Flint Ward 1, Genesee, Michigan
Street Parkland Street
Residence Date 1920
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Roomer
Marital Status Single
Father's Birthplace Canada
Mother's Birthplace Canada
Able to Speak English Yes
Occupation Machine Hand
Employment Field Wage or Salary
Able to read Yes
Able to Write Yes
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Peter Rau-38 Head
Flora Rau-31 Wife
Fredrick Rau-3 Son
Marine Rau-7 Daughter
Aileen Rau-0 Daughter
George Amyotti 32 Roomer
Fred Fink-29 Roomer
John Scheele-14 Roomer
Seferele-38 Roomer
Priscilla Scheele-29 Roomer
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Name: George A. Amyotte
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 24 Jun 1926
Event Place: Manatee, Florida
Gender: Male
Age: 39
Marital Status: Married
Birth year (estimated): 1887
Birthplace: Bradenton, Florida
Spouse's Name: Louise Bryson
Spouse's Gender: Female
Spouse's Age: 19
Spouse's Birth Year (estimated): 1907
Spouse's Birthplace: Manatee, Florida
(Florida, County Marriages, 1830-1957)
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George Amyotte, wife, Louise, contractor, resided at 815 22nd Avenue (Kansas) (Bradenton, Fla, City Directory, 1927)
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In the 1930 US Federal Census, George A. Amyotte (35) was living in Glynn, Georgia. His spouse was listed as Louise C. Amyotte (22), and daughter Pearl S. Amyotte (2).
(see below census)
Name: George A Amyotte
Birth Year: abt 1895
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Militia District 25, Glynn, Georgia
Street address: Oglethorpe Street
Dwelling Number: 59
Family Number: 63
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: 20.00
Radio Set: Yes
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 31
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Michigan
Mother's Birthplace: Michigan
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Carpenter
Industry: House
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Veteran: Yes
War: WW
Household Members:
George A Amyotte 35
Louise C Amyotte 22
Pearl S Amyotte 2
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In the 1940 US Federal Census, George Amyotte, (53) was living in Hampton Bay Michigan on Farley Road on a farm. In 1935 residence was Columbus Oyitte, Gerogia. He was a carpenter. Also living there was Louise Amyotte (33), Pearl Amyotte (12), and George Amyotte (9).
(see census below)
Name: George Amyotte
Age: 53
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1887
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Hampton, Bay, Michigan
Street: Farley Road
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Columbus, Oyitte, Georgia
Residence in 1935: Columbus, Oyitte, Georgia
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 17B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 273
Occupation: Carpenter
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 500
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 20
Income: 600
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
George Amelotte 53
Louise Amyotte 33
Pearl Amyotte 12
George Amyotte 9
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George Alexis Amyotte filled out a U.S. World War II Draft Registration Card giving his residence at Route 2, Bay City, Bay County, Michigan. He stated he was 55 years old, born in Bay City on Feb 10, 1887. He gave the name Frank Oltman, employer as Owen-Ames Kimball, Weadock Plant, Essexville, Bay County, Michigan, as the person who would always know his address. The form was signed by George Alexis Amyotte. On the back page he added: Race-whte, height 5'11", weight approx. 190, brown eyes, hair - gray, and complexion - dark.
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Amyotte, Geo A (Louise) carpenter, ESCorp, residing on RD 2. (ref: Bay City, Michigan, City Directory, 1944)
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Amyotte, Geo, salesman for Merit Shoe Company Inc, resided on RD 2. (Bay City, Michigan, City Directory, 1948)
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1950 US Federal Census:
Name George A. Amyotte
[George A Amyotte]
Age 63
Birth Date abt 1887
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Place Michigan
Marital Status Never Married (Single)
Relation to Head of House Head
Residence Date 1950
Home in 1950 Hampton, Bay, Michigan, USA
Street Name Going South From Center On Garley
Farm Yes
Questionnaire Number 34
Occupation Carpenter
Industry Construction Company
Occupation Category Other
Worked Last Week No
Seeking Work No
Employment Status Yes
Worker Class Private
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
George A. Amyotte 63 Head
Louise Amyotte-42-Wife
Ray Amyotte-Son
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Louise Amyotte, his wife, filled out and signed the Application for Headstone or Marker on Nov 27, 1959. He was listed on the application as George Alexis Amyotte, Service Number 184 26 11, enlisted on Aug 1, 1917 and dischared on Jun 10, 1919, Michigan, a Mechanic, 318 Field Hospital, 205 Sanitary Train, 80th Division. His date of birth, Feb 10, 1877 and death as Nov 25, 1959. A Flat Bronze marker was order to be shipped to Floral Gardens Cemetery, Bay City, Michigan. The Jas. H. Matthews Co, (262) of Pittsburgh, Pa., was contracted to produce the flat bronze marker on Dec 22, 1959.
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Name: George Amyotte
BORN: 10 Feb 1887
Died: Nov 1959
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951)
(U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014)
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Name George Alex Amyotte
Record Type Military Service
Birth Date 10 Feb 1887
Military Date 10 Jun 1919
Residence Place Pinconning, Michigan
Death Date 22 Nov 1959
(Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940)
1900 US Federal Census:
Name: George A Amyotte
Age: 13
Birth Date: Feb 1887
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1900: Pinconning, Bay, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: John B Amyotte
Father's Birthplace: France, Canada
Mother's name: Sophia Amyotte
Mother's Birthplace: Canada, France
Household Members:
John B Amyotte 60 (head)
Sophia Amyotte 59 (wife)
Jennie Amyotte 24 (daughter)
John J Amyotte 23 (son)(Born Mar, 1877, Died Jan 13, 1940)
Emily Amyotte 20 (daughter)(Born Nov 5, 1878, Died Mar 24, 1931)(She married Fred View)
Sophia R Amyotte 15 (daughter)
George A Amyotte 13 (son)
Caroline C Amyotte 10 (daughter)
Josephine Lapeen 2 (grand daughter)
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1910 US Federal Census:
Name George Surgott
[George Angott]
[Amyott]
Age in 1910 22
Birth Date 1888
Birthplace Michigan
Home in 1910 Pinconning, Bay, Michigan
Sheet Number 1b
Race White
Gender Male
[Female]
Relation to Head of House Son
[Daughter]
Marital Status Single
Father's Name John Surgott
Father's Birthplace Canada
[Canada French]
Mother's Name Sophia Surgott
Mother's Birthplace Canada
[Canada French]
Native Tongue English
Occupation Farmer
Employer, Employee or Other Wage Earner
Able to read Y
Able to Write Y
Enumeration District Number 0064
Out of Work N
Number of Weeks Out of Work 0
Enumerated Year 1910
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
John Surgott-70-Head
Sophia Surgott-63-Wife
John Surgott-33-Son
George Surgott 22 Son
Celia Surgott-19-Daughter
Emily Vien-31-Daughter
Henry Vien-6-Grandson
William Vien-4-Grandson
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George A. Amyotte registered in Bay Spring, Michigan, for the WWI Draft on June 5, 1917. He was self employed as a farmer. He was tall, medium build, brown eyes, and black hair. He reported he was not married. (see WWI draft cart)
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Name: George A Amyotte
Departure Place: Newport News, VA
Address: RFD No 3
Residence Place: Pinconning, Michigan
Next of Kin: Miss Rose Amyotte
Relationship: Sister
Ship: Mercury
Rank: Mechanic
Service Number: 1842611
Notes: Field Hospital No 318(AD), #305 Sanitary Train, 80th Division
(U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939)
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Name: George A. Amyotte
Departure Date: 20 May 1919
Departure Place: Brest, France
Arrival Date: 31 May 1919
Arrival Place: Hoboken, New Jersey
Address: R.F.D.3
Residence Place: Pinconning Michigan
Next of Kin: Miss Rose Amyotte
Relationship: Sister
Ship: ROTTERDAM
Military Unit: F.H.318 305TH SAN TN
Rank: MECH MD
Service Number: 1, 842, 611
Notes: FIELD HOSPITAL NO 318, 305 SANITARY TRAIN
(U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939)
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PFC George A. Amyotte sailed to & from France aboard the ships Mercury & Rotterdam with the 318th Field Hospital, of the 305th Sanitary Train. Soldiers of the 305th Sanitary Train of the 80th Division sailed to France for WWI on several ships, USS Mercury, USS Siboney, or USS Huron from Newport News & Norfolk, Virginia, in May, 1918. The Sanitary Train consisted of the 317, 318, 319, and 320th Ambulance Companies, the 317, 318, 319, and 320th Field Hospitals, and the 305th Sanitary Train Headquarters. The sanitary train returned to Hoboken, New Jersey, on the USS Rotterdam from Brest, France. The soldiers boarded the ship on May 20, 1919 in Brest France and arrived in Hoboken on May 31, 1919. Once ashore they were given refreshments by welfare organizations. They proceeded to Jersey City by ferry and then by passenger coaches to Camp Dix, New Jersey, for out-processing. All their possessions were sterilized in a steam sterilizer which was very effective. Anything leather shrunk to a much smaller size. Sanitary Train was decommissioned on Jun 9, 1919. (Reference: "History of 318 Field Hospital" (2019) by Thomas Nelson; U.S. Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939)
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1920 US Federal Census:
Name George Amyotti
[George Amelotte]
Age 32
Birth Year abt 1888
Birthplace Michigan
Home in 1920 Flint Ward 1, Genesee, Michigan
Street Parkland Street
Residence Date 1920
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Roomer
Marital Status Single
Father's Birthplace Canada
Mother's Birthplace Canada
Able to Speak English Yes
Occupation Machine Hand
Employment Field Wage or Salary
Able to read Yes
Able to Write Yes
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Peter Rau-38 Head
Flora Rau-31 Wife
Fredrick Rau-3 Son
Marine Rau-7 Daughter
Aileen Rau-0 Daughter
George Amyotti 32 Roomer
Fred Fink-29 Roomer
John Scheele-14 Roomer
Seferele-38 Roomer
Priscilla Scheele-29 Roomer
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Name: George A. Amyotte
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 24 Jun 1926
Event Place: Manatee, Florida
Gender: Male
Age: 39
Marital Status: Married
Birth year (estimated): 1887
Birthplace: Bradenton, Florida
Spouse's Name: Louise Bryson
Spouse's Gender: Female
Spouse's Age: 19
Spouse's Birth Year (estimated): 1907
Spouse's Birthplace: Manatee, Florida
(Florida, County Marriages, 1830-1957)
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George Amyotte, wife, Louise, contractor, resided at 815 22nd Avenue (Kansas) (Bradenton, Fla, City Directory, 1927)
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In the 1930 US Federal Census, George A. Amyotte (35) was living in Glynn, Georgia. His spouse was listed as Louise C. Amyotte (22), and daughter Pearl S. Amyotte (2).
(see below census)
Name: George A Amyotte
Birth Year: abt 1895
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Militia District 25, Glynn, Georgia
Street address: Oglethorpe Street
Dwelling Number: 59
Family Number: 63
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: 20.00
Radio Set: Yes
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 31
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Michigan
Mother's Birthplace: Michigan
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Carpenter
Industry: House
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Veteran: Yes
War: WW
Household Members:
George A Amyotte 35
Louise C Amyotte 22
Pearl S Amyotte 2
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In the 1940 US Federal Census, George Amyotte, (53) was living in Hampton Bay Michigan on Farley Road on a farm. In 1935 residence was Columbus Oyitte, Gerogia. He was a carpenter. Also living there was Louise Amyotte (33), Pearl Amyotte (12), and George Amyotte (9).
(see census below)
Name: George Amyotte
Age: 53
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1887
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Hampton, Bay, Michigan
Street: Farley Road
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Columbus, Oyitte, Georgia
Residence in 1935: Columbus, Oyitte, Georgia
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 17B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 273
Occupation: Carpenter
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 500
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 20
Income: 600
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
George Amelotte 53
Louise Amyotte 33
Pearl Amyotte 12
George Amyotte 9
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George Alexis Amyotte filled out a U.S. World War II Draft Registration Card giving his residence at Route 2, Bay City, Bay County, Michigan. He stated he was 55 years old, born in Bay City on Feb 10, 1887. He gave the name Frank Oltman, employer as Owen-Ames Kimball, Weadock Plant, Essexville, Bay County, Michigan, as the person who would always know his address. The form was signed by George Alexis Amyotte. On the back page he added: Race-whte, height 5'11", weight approx. 190, brown eyes, hair - gray, and complexion - dark.
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Amyotte, Geo A (Louise) carpenter, ESCorp, residing on RD 2. (ref: Bay City, Michigan, City Directory, 1944)
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Amyotte, Geo, salesman for Merit Shoe Company Inc, resided on RD 2. (Bay City, Michigan, City Directory, 1948)
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1950 US Federal Census:
Name George A. Amyotte
[George A Amyotte]
Age 63
Birth Date abt 1887
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Place Michigan
Marital Status Never Married (Single)
Relation to Head of House Head
Residence Date 1950
Home in 1950 Hampton, Bay, Michigan, USA
Street Name Going South From Center On Garley
Farm Yes
Questionnaire Number 34
Occupation Carpenter
Industry Construction Company
Occupation Category Other
Worked Last Week No
Seeking Work No
Employment Status Yes
Worker Class Private
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
George A. Amyotte 63 Head
Louise Amyotte-42-Wife
Ray Amyotte-Son
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Louise Amyotte, his wife, filled out and signed the Application for Headstone or Marker on Nov 27, 1959. He was listed on the application as George Alexis Amyotte, Service Number 184 26 11, enlisted on Aug 1, 1917 and dischared on Jun 10, 1919, Michigan, a Mechanic, 318 Field Hospital, 205 Sanitary Train, 80th Division. His date of birth, Feb 10, 1877 and death as Nov 25, 1959. A Flat Bronze marker was order to be shipped to Floral Gardens Cemetery, Bay City, Michigan. The Jas. H. Matthews Co, (262) of Pittsburgh, Pa., was contracted to produce the flat bronze marker on Dec 22, 1959.
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Name: George Amyotte
BORN: 10 Feb 1887
Died: Nov 1959
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951)
(U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014)
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Name George Alex Amyotte
Record Type Military Service
Birth Date 10 Feb 1887
Military Date 10 Jun 1919
Residence Place Pinconning, Michigan
Death Date 22 Nov 1959
(Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940)

Inscription

OHIO
MECH 318 FLD HOSP 80 DIV
WORLD WAR I

Gravesite Details

He was Michigan when he served. The application for the military plaque was filled in with "Ohio" and crossed out by an administrator and "Mich" added. "Ohio" was still added to the plaque.