ww1 timeline

  • start of ww1

  • drafting

    John C. Laing was enlisted within a few days of usa declaring war on Germany est. April 5th 1917
  • wounded

    John C. Laing was Wounded at a battle in Chateau-Thierry on July 15, 1918. he was given a purple heart for this
  • end of ww1

  • discharged

    John C. Laing Discharged from the army on december 10th 1920