Sgt. John Leckie Mandeville

Male 1890 - 1918  (27 years)


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  • Name John Leckie Mandeville 
    Prefix Sgt. 
    Born 06 Dec 1890  Luzerne Co. PA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
      Name: John Leckie Mandeville
      City: El Paso
      County: El Paso
      State: Texas
      Birthplace: Pennsylvania
      Birth Date: 6 Dec 1890
      Race: Caucasian (White)
      Occupation: Telegraph Operator
    Gender Male 
    Died 13 Sep 1918  St. Mihiel, France Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Killed in World War I.
      359th Infantry, US Army; C Company 315th Signal Battalion
    Buried 04 Aug 1921  Vine Street Cemetery, Hazleton, Luzerne Co. PA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • CENSUS RECORDS

      1900 United States Federal Census
      Name: John L Mandevill
      Age: 9
      Birth Date: Dec 1890
      Birthplace: Pennsylvania
      Home in 1900: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
      Race: White
      Gender: Male
      Relation to Head of House: Son
      Marital Status: Single
      Father's Name: Irvin Mandevill
      Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
      Mother's Name: Ida L Mandevill
      Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania

      1910 United States Federal Census
      Name: John Mandevilla [Mandeville]
      Age in 1910: 19
      Birth Year: abt 1891
      Birthplace: Pennsylvania
      Home in 1910: Glendora, Los Angeles, California
      Race: White
      Gender: Male
      Relation to Head of House: Son
      Marital Status: Single
      Father's Name: Ira J Mandevilla [Mandeville]
      Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
      Mother's Name: Ida Mandevilla [Mandeville]
      Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
      Occupation: Apprentice, telegraphy

      NEWSPAPER ARTICLE

      San Diego Union, 3 Jan 1919

      DETAILS OF DEATH OF SGT MANDEVILLE

      Captain of Company Writes Mother Praising Her Son's Valor In Action

      Concerning whose death in the San Mihiel Drive has been received here from his Captain J. W. Janicki also of San Diego

      A letter giving the account of the death of Sergeant John L. Mandeville was received by his mother, Mrs. Ida Mandeville, of 957 Twentieth Street from Captain J.W. Janicki, also of San Diego, who commanded the company to which Sergeant Mandeville was attached as a signal operator. The letter contains the details from the moment he went into action on the morning of Sept. 12, 1918, until he was struck by an enemy shell that instantly killed him and a companion. Captain Janicki highly praised the valor and the American spirit shown by Sergeant Mandeville and expressed the sympathy of all who knew him.

      "Our artillery had been pounding the enemy lines incessantly since 1 a. m.," Captain Janicki said in part. "The attack was launched at the proper time, the artillery lifting as we moved forward. Your son, with a detail of 20 men, followed the infantry to establish telephone communication and his work and that of his men was marvelous. For two solid hours they seemed to have charmed lives. Every time the infantry moved they were right there and had the telephone lines installed as quickly as the infantry stopped.

      "Then just as another spurt in the attack started, Sergeant Mandeville was hit by a splinter from a big shell. A fellow soldier went to his aid and while he was doing what he could to assist your brave son, another shell exploded near them and killed them both.

      "Let me say, Mrs. Mandeville, this regiment and the men of your son?s former company mourn his loss. He possessed one of the most pleasing personalities I have ever come in contact with. You may be justly proud of your noble son who died on a field of honor."

      Sergeant Mandeville was attached to the 359th Infantry. His original organization was C company 315th signal battalion.
    Person ID I24678  Master File
    Last Modified 26 Nov 2013 

    Father Ira Judson Mandeville,   b. 29 Apr 1865, Luzerne Co. PA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Mar 1953, Los Angeles Co. CA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Mother Ida Leckie,   b. May 1865, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Jun 1923, Phoenix, Maricopa Co. AZ Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 58 years) 
    Family ID F10939  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart