Roland Ferry McLaughlin was born on December 8, 1894, in Carroll, Maine. He was living in Vanceboro, Maine when he began his service.
He enlisted on April 24, 1918, and served in the U. S. Army during World War I apart of Company F, 304th U.S. Infantry. He fought in the Battle of Saint-Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne where he was severely wounded.
Roland passed away on February 14, 1919, succumbing to pneumonia and is remembered here by his grand-niece, a Maine resident.
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Letters to Roland F. McLaughlin While in Military Hospital, February, 1919 (Transcription Only)
Harris Smith Clark and Sarah Jane McLaughlin
Transcription of three letters to Roland F. McLaughlin. The first is from his father, Harris McLaughlin dated February 1, 1919. The second is from his father dated February 4, 1919. The third letter is from his mother Sarah Jane (Scott) McLaughlin dated February 5, 1919.
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Roland F. McLaughlin's Military Record Summary
National Archives and Records Administration
Record from the National Archives and Records Administration on Roland F. McLaughlin's military career. NA FORM 13164.
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Email Outlining Roland F. McLaughlin's Military Career, May 23, 2000
Mike Hanlon
An email from Mike H, a website editor, to a family member, Dorothy, that outlines her uncle, Roland F. McLaughlin's military movement.
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Newspaper Clipping for Roland McLaughlin's Funeral, February 20, 1919
Bangor Daily News
Newspaper clipping from the Bangor Daily News on Roland F. McLaughlin's funeral and his life.