Jay S. Kellogg
October 18, 1888 - February 26, 1940
Jay Kellogg was born Otober 18, 1888 in Clay County, Iowa to Harry and Mary (Scriven) Kellogg. In 1902, his family (including siblings William, Eva and Earnest) moved with his parents to White, where he resided until he entered the Army during the war (WWI). He served in Company K 116th Engineeer Battalion.
He married Kathryn Gallager on June 14, 1926. They resided in White where they owned and operated the Kellogg Market. Jay was a member of the American Legion. He passed away February 26, 1940.
Company K 116th Engineers, France
Co. K 116th Engineers, WWI
The 116th Engineers, formed at Camp Greene, NC in September 1917, was part of the 41st "Sunset" Division and deployed to France as the organic engineering element of the 2nd Division, participating in the Battle of Belleau Wood.
Here's a more detailed look at the 116th Engineers' role in World War I:
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Formation and Deployment:
The 116th Engineers was formed at Camp Greene, NC, on September 19, 1917, with the First Separate Battalion, Oregon Engineers, and the Second Battalion, Second Idaho Infantry.
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2nd Division Assignment:
The 116th Engineers was assigned to the 41st "Sunset" Division and deployed to France as the organic engineering element of the 2nd Division
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Battle of Belleau Wood:
The 1st and 2nd battalions of the 2nd Engineers, including elements of the 116th Engineers, participated in the Battle of Belleau Wood, providing combat engineer support and fighting as infantry.
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Training Depot:
The remainder of the 116th Engineers formed the cadre of a new military training depot in Angers, France.
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Relationship with Marines:
There was a strong bond between the Marines of the 2nd Division and the 2nd Engineers, with Marines acknowledging the engineers' hard work and dedication.
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Other Activities:
The 116th Engineers also participated in other activities, including constructing defensive fortifications and serving in the Russian Expedition.
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