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Vincent Rousseau
First Name:
Vincent
Middle Name:
Paul
Last Name:
Rousseau
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He was an only child. He was wounded in the head while overseas and wrote his wife that he had gone 'over the top twice in two days.' His injury paralyzed his right leg and arm. When he returned, Dr. Frazier of Philadelphia used part of his rib to repair the injury to his skull. He was recovering successfully until he developed pneumonia in his right lung.He attended the Paris Convention of the American Legion from September 19-24, 1927.
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Spouse: Ashby Herron Rousseau -married 3/2/1918
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Parents: Mr. And mrs. F. A. Rousseau - Burlington VT
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Extended Family: Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Herron of Charlotte, NC - in-laws
Military Details
Military Rank:
Captain
Military Unit:
Co. B, 39th Infantry - Captain (promoted before he went overseas) Co. E, 39th Infantry -First Lieutenant
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Base Hospital No. 6; Bordeaux, France; Camp Gordon - winter of 1917 and spring of 1918; Cape May, NJ; Chateau-Thierry;
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The Charlotte Observer2/1/1919, 9/8/1918, 9/29/1918; American Legion pamphlet