Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Memorial Day
My great uncle Mandus Edstrom died in Iowa during the 1918 pandemic. His story is in this article.
I have family who served all the way back to the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. To my knowledge, my Uncle Mandus is the only one to die. He was 22 years old.
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2020/03/03/influenza-outbreak-700-soldiers-died-1918-iowa-camp-dodge-johnston-army-base-national-guard-flu/2843939001/