Sen. Grassley Issues Statement on Iowan Serviceman Hay
September 18, 2019
September 18, 2019
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following floor statement to honor Iowan serviceman Merle Hay:
"Merle David Hay from Glidden was the first Iowa serviceman to die in World War I.
"Hay enlisted on May 9th, 1917 with his father's blessing as he was too young to be drafted.
"He was assigned to the 1st Infantry Division Company F.
"In the early morning hours of November 3rd, 1917 while posted . . .
"Merle David Hay from Glidden was the first Iowa serviceman to die in World War I.
"Hay enlisted on May 9th, 1917 with his father's blessing as he was too young to be drafted.
"He was assigned to the 1st Infantry Division Company F.
"In the early morning hours of November 3rd, 1917 while posted . . .