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Show Body Arrives From Overseas Either next Saturday or Sunday, the body of Alma Carlson, a Gunnison Valley raised boy, and who gave his life in the great world war, will arrive ar-rive from the east and preparations are being completed by the Gunnison Guard Mount, Post 104, American Legion, to give the remains the customary cus-tomary military burial in the Gunnison Gunni-son cemetery. Funeral services will be in charge of the post and will be held on the afternoon of Decoration Day. Alma Carlson enlisted in 1917 with the 24th Engineering Corps at Fort Douglas. He immediately left for France where he saw active service in many of the battles. All through the engagements he was in he escaped es-caped wounds. Following the signing sign-ing of the armistice he went to Germany Ger-many with his company. In December Decem-ber after peace had been declared he was stricken with pneumonia which resulted in his death. At the time of his death, Alma was stationed at Coblentz, Germany, at which place be was given a military burial. The body arrived at Hoboken, N. J., last Saturday, coming with many other American soldiers who had given giv-en their lives for the freedom of our country. Wednesday of this week the remains were shipped west and they should arrive Saturday or Sunday. Sun-day. Alvin was the son of Mrs. Niels Carlson, now residing at Centerfield. He was about 24 years of age and was loved and respected by all who knew him. This love was deepened when he gavj up home and friends and answered the call to enlist. |