Biographical Sketch of Pearl L. McCurdy

BATTLE SCARRED WORLD WAR VETERAN NEW COMMANDER OF PATTERSON TRUE POST VFW

Still carrying bullets and many deep scars received in France during the World War, Pearl L. McCurdy, Marietta man, is able to be around and among his friends and has taken on added activities for the current year as Commander of Patterson True Post No. 128 Veterans of Foreign Wars, an organization that is carrying out a broad program of patriotic activities. The post, under his leadership, has outlined an extensive season of work among its members and with war veterans and their dependents generally.

McCurdy enlisted when the first call came for troops, was one fo the first Mariettans to go overseas and nearly all of his service was spent under fire. He saw service with the old Indian Head Division, the Fighting Second, which was made up of regular army troops and marines. The Second Division took part in many of the famous drives in which the A. E. F. participated and among the battles to its credit are Verdun, Cantigny, Chatteau Theirry, Champaigne, Soissons and others. McCurdy was over the top seven times and was three times wounded the last time being shot in 12 different places. He spent many months in hospitals after that and for months it was feared that he would not survive. He wa decorated by the French government, every man in his division being cited for bravery. He likewise was decorated by the American government, this award being President Wilson's Accolade of the New Chivalry of Humanities certificate.

Provided by Betty Latta Kitchen -- e-mail: Betty Kitchen

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