Vie, Oliver Collection
Oliver Vie was born on January 28, 1887, in St. Louis, Missouri. After working for several years in a shoe factory, he enlisted in the army in October 1913, Company K, 26th Infantry. He served along the Mexican border before going with the first contingent to France in June 1917. He fought in the battles of Cantigny and Soissons. He was wounded in action and died July 20, 1918. This is the burial record file for Oliver Vie. These records include official reports of his death, information of disinterment, and where he was buried. It also includes correspondence between his sister and officials regarding Vie's death and burial.
