PVT John Kornoelje

courtesy of Anne Cady

PVT John Kornoelje was born 11 Apr 1887 in Aetna, Michigan to Pieter and Johanna (Hinkleban) Kornoelje.  Both parents were natives of the Netherlands.

PVT Kornoelje was assigned to D Company 116th Infantry when he died of wounds on 18 Oct 1918.  His body was returned to the United States and he is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.