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- The 1920 U.S. Census states Arthur was employed at the Illinois Central Railroad, prior to his entry into the service. He was living with his parents at 1105 Richmond Avenue, Mattoon, Illinois. His military record states he fractured his middle finger, right hand, while employed with the railroad.
Arthur enlisted as a Private in the 47th School Squardron on December 17, 1921. He was Honorably discharged on June 12, 1923 completing one year, five months, and 26 days of service. Soldier discharged because he was under 18 years of age.
He again enlisted on August 10, 1925 as a Private, ACTS Det. Arthur was assigned to the Air Technical School Detachment, Chanute Field, Rantoul, Illinois.
On January 9, 1926, Arthur was involved in a serious accident at Chebanse, Kankakee, Illinois, while on leave. He was a passenger in a car that collided with another car, which skidded, turning over causing a fracture of the tibia and fibula of the left leg. He remained at St Mary's Hospital in Kankakee, Illinois until January 31, 1926, at which time, he was transferred to the Station Hospital at Rantoul, Illinois. September 8, 1926, he was transferred to Walter Reed Hospital in Washington D.C. Finally, he was transferred to the Station Hospital at Fort Sheridan, Lake, Illinois on May 4, 1927. Granted an Honorable Discharge on February 6, 1928.
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1905 - 1961 (55 years)
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