In the 15th September edition they ran this story -
TORRINGTON BOY DIES OF PNEUMONIA
No Word - From William Hubbard Since July
(Special to The Courant)
Torrington Sept. 14
William E. Hubbard is reported to have died from pneumonia August 19,
according to a war department Telegram received late Friday night by
his parents, Mr and Mrs John Hubbard. No word has been received from him
since he sailed the last week in July and it is not known where he was
taken ill. He was 22 years old and was born in Sheffield, England. He came
to Torrington with his family nine years ago and was employed by the Coo
branch of the American Brass Company. He enlisted November 14th, 1917,
and went to Fort Slocum, N.Y. from which he was transferred Waco, Tex.
Later he was sent to Camp McArthur, VA. where he was made a corporal
in the aviation service and for a time acted as chief cook. Early in the
summer he went to Camp Merrill, N.J. and soon after went overseas.
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