Ben Ahlgrim
BEN AHLGRIM PASSES AWAY
WORD RECEIVED FROM HIS HOME IN LUCHON, FRANCE, ON SUNDAY.
Mr. and Mrs. Max Ahlgrim received word on Sunday of the death of their son, Ben, who resided in Luchon, France. His sister, Mrs. Harry Gates of Hammond, who had been at his bedside for some time, notified his parents.The deceased was born and raised at Water Valley. He was 42 years of age and was a man who had a host of friends here at his old home and they will learn of his death with deep regret.
When war was declared he enlisted in 309th engineers in the 34th division. He went to France where he served until the armistice was signed. He then returned to his home and worked in the Gary sheet mill. Later he returned and married Miss Helene Carree.
He is survived by his parents and five brothers and five sisters in this country and by his wife and four children, Gloria, Lili, Collette and Gladys, in France.
Funeral services and interment will take place in France.
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