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Caswell County Genealogy
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 1895 - 1918 (23 years)
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| Name |
Pattillo, Roy Annison [1, 2] |
| Birth |
27 Jul 1895 |
Anderson Township, Caswell County, North Carolina  [2] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Reference Number |
17248 |
| Death |
23 Sep 1918 |
France [2] |
| Person ID |
I16913 |
Caswell County |
| Last Modified |
16 Apr 2024 |
| Father |
Pattillo, Thomas Henry, b. 20 Feb 1870, North Carolina d. 28 Sep 1922, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina (Age 52 years) |
| Relationship |
natural |
| Mother |
Miles, Mary Virginia, b. 14 Oct 1875 d. 28 Nov 1944 (Age 69 years) |
| Relationship |
natural |
| Marriage |
18 Dec 1892 [3] |
| Reference Number |
417956 |
| Family ID |
F7921 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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| Notes |
- Roy Patillo
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World War I veteran whose biographical sketch was published in Caswell County in the World War, 1917-1918: Service Records of Caswell County Men, George A. Anderson, Compiler (1921):
Roy Patillo, who enrolled his name in the registration of June 5, 1917, was born in Anderson Township of Caswell County, North Carolina. His father, Thomas H. Patillo, was married to Miss Mary Miles; both of these parents are Caswell County people. Young Patillo spent the early years of his life on his father's farm and received the usual education obtainable in the public schools of Caswell. He was inducted into military service on: March 23, 1918 and was sent to Camp Jackson for training. Here he was placed in Company 14 of the 4th Train 156th Depot Brigade. On 18 April he was transferred to Camp Joseph E Johnson, Jacksonville, Fla., and placed in the Medical Training Corps of the Army. He was fitted for service in this important branch, and on June 25 he set sail for France.
He arrived in France on 4th August and at once began to do active work in the Medical Corps of the army. It is with much regret that we are forced to record that he gave such service, only for a short time. While actively engaged in the performance of this duty he was stricken with that fearful disease cerebrospinal meningitis; the attack proved fatal, and he died on September 23, 1918. Fortunately we have the advices of the circumstances attendant upon his death and the letter from the Secretary of the Red Cross to Roy's sister. Both of them attest the high estimation in which this son of Caswell was held, this son who made the supreme sacrifice for his country. As the humble writer of this sketch I wish to express my grateful appreciation and tender recollection of the splendid spirit of this boy. No higher tribute could be bestowed upon him than to say that he did his duty like a man and after life's fitful fever he sleeps well. "God rest him."
On Active Service with the American Expeditionary Force
Name: Roy Patillo
1880481
Motor Supply Train 416 M. D.
American Red Cross
Dear Mrs. Patillo:
It is my sad duty to inform you that your son Roy died of acute cerebro-spinal mengitis, on September 23, at
21 :15 P. M. at Naval Base Hospital No.1. He was considered fatally ill when he was brought in but he got along so well that we thought perhaps there was.a chance for his life. He was unconscious all the time, so could not send any message home. The boy who took care of him (one of the Hospital nurses) was Buel Frazier, East Davis St., Burlington, N. C. Box 307. As the Red Cross representative for the Hospital I attended his funeral which was conducted with full military honors. An American flag was draped over the casket and a beautiful bunch of flowers presented by the Y. M. C. A. was placed on top of it. A military guard followed the hearse on foot to the cemetary when the Army Chaplain read the service for the dead, the bugler sounded "taps" and he was laid to rest. The grave is marked and the French women here look after it and keep it in order.
With sincerest sympathy, I remain Yours truly,
Edith J. Davis
Home Communication Service A. R. C.
Brest, France
December 18, 1918
Miss Annie Patillo
Union Ridge, N. C.
Dear Miss Patillo:
In reply to your letter of November 19. I am indeed glad to give you all the information I can regarding your brother Roy Patillo's sickness and death. Your brother came to this hospital (a Naval Base) September 2, from an Army Hospital, near here. He was very ill at the time of his admission and placed in the ward where I worked. Learning immediately after admission that he was from near my home, and knowing his uncle, Mr. Patillo in Burlington, I took special interest in his case. They gave him the best attention and did all they could for him while sick.
No, his watch, pictures and letters were not misplaced. All his personal belongings were put in a small package and sent home. If you have not received them, you will soon. Roy was a good patient, one of the best we ever had. He was so patient and appreciative. Never complained of anything but a severe headache and a sore neck. I am sure he will be missed by all who knew him; they will miss his broad smiles and his kindness. In the dark hours of grief may God's richest blessing rest upon you comfort and cheer
you.
With many good wishes, I close
Yours sincerely .
Buel Frazier, Ph. M. 2c.
United States Naval Base Hospital No.1.
American Expeditionary Forces.
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Roy A. Pattillo
Private First Class, U.S. Army
416th Motorized Supply Trains
Entered the Service from: North Carolina
Died: September 23, 1918
Buried at: Plot C Row 18 Grave 3
Oise-Aisne American Cemetery
Fere-en-Tardenois, France
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Roy and Coy Patillo were twins.
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Dedication
God in his mercy and in His unfailing love willed it that but few of the sons of Caswell, should sleep their last dreamless sleep in the land where the Poppies grow. But Caswell had four sons who "went West." Algernon Sidney Neal, Benjamin Franklin Brooks, Roy Patillo, and George Thomas Warren sleep beneath the lilies of France. To their memories I dedicate my humble work. May our County forever hold in constant recollection the memory of their Supreme Sacrifice. In the service flag of Caswell let their golden stars shine with an added lustre through the years.
In the beauty of the lilies, Christ was born across the sea,
With a glory in his bosom, which transfigures you and me;
As He died to make men holy, so they died to make men free.
Their souls go marching on.
Source: Anderson, George A., Compiler. Caswell County in the World War, 1917-1918: Service Records of Caswell County Men. Raleigh (North Carolina): Edwards & Broughton Printing Co., 1921.
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U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Roy C [A] Patillo
County: Alamance
State: North Carolina
Birthplace: North Carolina
Birth Date: 27 Jul 1896
Race: Caucasian (White)
FHL Roll Number: 1765557
WWI, WWII, and Korean War Casualty Listings
Name: Roy A. Pattillo
State Registered: North Carolina
Death Date: 23 Sep 1918
Cemetery: Oise-Aisne American Cemetery
Cemetery Burial Plot: Plot C Row 18 Grave 3
Cemetery City: Fere-en-Tardenois
Cemetery Country: France
War: World War I
Title: Private First Class, U.S. Army
Rank: Private First Class
Service: U.S. Army
Division: 416th Motorized Supply Trains
Data Source: World War I Honor Roll
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