PVT Asger H. Zeilian

PVT Asger H. Zeilian was born 27 Apr 1896 in Saint Thomas to Emile V. R. and Freda Zeilian.  His mother was born in Denmark. He worked for a Manhattan silk manufacturer.

PVT Zeilian was assigned to B Company 116th Infantry when he was killed in action on 17 Oct 1918.  He rests forever in the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery.