Charles Ellis Beuhanon was born at Osceola, in White Pine County, Nevada, May 21st, 1896. When he was but three years of age his mother moved with “Charlie” to Wells in Elko County, where he lived continuously from that time on, except for one winter spent in Idaho where lie fed cattle for O’Neil Brothers. The boy was diligent and
conscientious, and since he was well known and trusted in the community, he was never at a loss for an employer eager to have his services. When the Nation called its sons to arms, Charlie Beuhanon was ready and willing to serve. He was called in June 1918, and on the 25th of that month, left his home in Wells to enter the ranks. He went first to Camp Lewis, Washington, where he remained three weeks, being then sent to Camp Kearny, California, to Company A, I60th Infantry, 40th Division.

On the 8th of August, he sailed for foreign service, and landed at Liverpool, England, on the 20th. The regiment remained in England until the 10th of September, at which time they crossed to Le Havre, France, going from there to Savon, a village in the interior. The 40th Division was a depot division from which replacements were drawn for
the combat divisions on the line. On September 16th Charlie was sent with one of these replacements to Company E, 112th Infantry, of the 28th Division. Ten days later (September 26, 1918) the great Battle of the Argonne broke. The 28th Division, in its position on the left wing between the 77th and 35th, drove north with the line into the uplands of the forest. The fighting was intense all along the line. On October 8th, having reached a position southeast of Fleville, the 28th was relieved by the 82d. On the 15th, the division again advanced from its position of rest, and while on the march Charles was taken with influenza. Pneumonia developed while he was in the field hospital, and on October 21st, 1918, he fell into his last long sleep at Base Hospital No. 55, France.

His mother, Mrs. Mary Kathrin Boyd, of Wells, Elko County, Nevada, and bis sisters, Mrs. Lovina Mac Van Sickle of Minden, Miss Hilda Grace and Emma Nevada Boyd, of Wells, Nevada, and a brother, John Edgar Boyd, Wells, Nevada, survive him. His greatest wish, to actively serve his Country was gratified, but it cost America
and the State of Nevada a loyal citizen and a gallant soldier.