Walter Burkhardt and James Morgan are related to us through their brothers. Walter Burkahrdt was Edgar's younger brother. James Morgan was Ray Morgan, Sr.'s brother. James Morgan had the misfortune to be at ground zero for the great influenza. History says the Great Influenza of 1918 started at Camp Funston, part of Fort Riley. Morgan was stationed at that camp. He died there and was buried in the Valley Falls cemetery. I couldn't discover if Walter Burkhardt was ever deployed, but he did live through the war.
Bill Smith on the other hand is related to us through his wife, Ada. She was Gussie's younger sister. He also was best man at Gussie and EA's wedding. He did deploy and led at least a unit in France. He also survived and went on to the Kansas State Supreme Court.
Awesome post mom. Love the pictures. The photo of Bill Smith is great. Are they trying to pass off that he is casually reading a book in a cafe in his fatigues?
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