Irvin P. Wallace
March 17, 1895-Sept. 27, 1938
Irvin P. Wallace Dies in Veterans' Hospital, Dayton
Irvin P. Wallace, World war veteran, who was wounded in action while fighting in Siberia, died at 3:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the Veterans Facility Hospital, Dayton, Ohio.
Suffering from a stomach ailment, Mr. Wallace entered the hospital six months ago. He had been in ill health for a number of years.
Due to the absence of his discharge papers his complete war record was not available today.
He was born in Mishawaka, March 17, 1895, later moving to Bertrand where he spent most of his life. He moved to Niles four years ago, and with his wife and daughter was living at 1542 Maple street before entering the hospital.
Prior to his illness, Mr. Wallace was an active member of LaRue Messenger post, American Legion. He was elected adjutant in 1937, but [illegible].
Mr. and Mrs Wallace were married in Fort Wayne, Ind., Dec. 4, 1926. Mary Kathryn is the only child.
Other survivors are Mr. Wallace's father, Perry J. Gary; three brothers, Willard Schroeder, Charles E. Wallace, and George Wallace, Bertrand.
Full military funeral services will be conducted by the American Legion at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon in the Rutherford funeral home. The Rev. T.O. Lee will also assist in the service.
Burial will be in Silverbook cemetery.
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, September 28, 1938, page 2, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library