William Blaisdell


© Copyright 2000 & 2001 ® All Rights Reserved

Captain William Blaisdell



Birth Date: 1887, in Gloucester, Massachusetts

Death Date: September 29, 1918, killed during the battle of the Hindenburg Line, France

Enlistment Date 14th NY: 1908. Resigned from the Guard following his engagement to be married, but rejoined when the Mexican trouble became acute.
Saw service at the Mexican Border. While at the Border he became commander of Co. L known throughout the regiment as "The Bandits".

Company: L

Promotions:
Corporal, November 1908.
1st Lieutenant December 1909.
To Captain June 1916.

Regiment WWI: 106th

Company: I

Rank: Captain

Wounded:

Last Known Address: 1807 Avenue K. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Occupation: Employed by Hayden, Stone, & Co. 25 Broad Street, New York City

Wife's Name: Rebecca Stauf

Birth Date:

Death Date:

Burial Location:


  • William is buried in Guillemont Farm, France. B-3-9
    RETURN TO 106th SOLDIER LIST