Iowa State Memorial Union

John Wilmes - Private

Rank: Private
Date Of Death: Oct 13, 1918
War / Conflict: World War I
Hometown: LaMotte, Iowa
Gold Star Hall - Wall Location: West Wall (Middle Panel)

Biography

Private John B Wilmes came to Iowa State College from LaMotte, Iowa with the Mechanical Training Detachment, Company A. He was somehow related to Mrs. Catherine Wilmes (mother?)

He died of influenza on October 13, 1918 here at Iowa State. 

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