”WARE, WILLIAM R., Yates City (4) Farrier, V. F. C. 311 Engineers, 80th Div. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ware; born Sept. 13, 1894, at Yates City, Ill. Entered service July 15, 1918, at Camp Grant; promoted to Farrier Aug. 17; overseas with A. K. F. 30-1 days; in service 300 days; discharged July 10, 1919.”
Source: Knox Co., Illinois, The Honor Roll, 1917-1918-1919, Published by the Wagoner Printing Co., Galesburg , Illinois, 1920
This is getting close to where some of my ancestors lived in Cass and Knox Counties.
Wayne