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Wilder M. Lahy
United States Army

United States Army · World War I

Wilder M. Lahy

United States Army · World War I

Class of
1917
Enlisted
1917
Branch
US Army

Wilder Lahy enlisted in Division headquarter Troops, NY National Guard. After his training he was sent to Camp Wadsworth, SC and then to Engineer Training Camp at Camp Lee, Petersburg, VA. He served in France with B Company, 27th Engineers. The regiment was assigned to the First Army for bridge, railroad, and road work, participating in the St. Mihiel and Argonne Offensive. They were awarded regimental citation for the character and speed with which their work was accomplished during these offensives. By the time of his discharge, Wilder achieved the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.

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