Alphonse Yelle ★ World War I Gold Star Veteran from Rhode Island
Alphonse Yelle
World War I
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On November 10, 1918 Private Yelle was declared a casualty of World War I. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Rhode Island. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 158804 |
| Name | Alphonse Yelle |
| From | Manville, Providence County, Rhode Island |
| Casualty Date | November 10, 1918 |
| War | World War I |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Group | 79th Division, 314th Infantry Regiment |
| Casualty Type | Killed in Action |
| Burial | Plot F Row 5 Grave 14, Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne, France |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Alphonse Yelle is buried or memorialized at Plot F Row 5 Grave 14, Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Alphonse Yelle was serving his country during World War I when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Yelle had the rank of Private. Attached to 79th Division, 314th Infantry Regiment.
According to our records Rhode Island was his home or enlistment state and Providence county has been included within the archival record. We have Manville listed as his city. During his service in World War I, Army Private Yelle experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on November 10, 1918. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Killed in Action. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War I Victory Medal
★ Purple Heart
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• 154 Korean War
• 208 Vietnam War
• 60 Prisoners of war
• 579 Missing in action
• 8 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 49 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 1 Medal of Honor recipients
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