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Caddo County Oklahoma - WW I 
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The Anadarko Tribune 
December 19, 1918 

CARL OTTO METZ 

Son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Metz, was born Feb. 13, 1889 at 
Brussels, Calhoun county, Ill.; died at Camp Travis, Texas, Dec. 
8, 1918, of pneumonia. He lived in his native state for about 
eight years when his parents moved to Texas. About twelve years 
ago they came to Oklahoma, where he spent the remaining years of 
his life. About seven years ago they lived for a year in our 
Deep Dale community, again, returning here last January and 
locating permanently. Carl was another of our noble young 
soldier boys, who gave his life for Freedom's cause. He was 
called to the colors May 1, 1918, and was sent to Camp Stanley, 
Texas. From there he was transferred to Camp Travis, Texas, in 
August. He entered the cavalry division of the army as a 
private, but by his trustworthiness he was soon promoted to 
corporal and a short while before his death he was promoted to 
stable sergeant. Carl was a young man to be greatly missed by 
his friends, as he made friends where he went. He was a dutiful 
son and kind brother. He leaves his father and mother, two 
brothers, Earl Metz and Aubrey Metz, of Ft. Cobb, Okla., and two 
sisters, Mrs. Alice Hoagland of Mountain Park, Okla., and Mrs. 
Gladys Bradney of Lawton, Okla., besides numerous friends and 
neighbors to mourn his loss. 

The funeral services were conducted from the Christian church of 
Ft. Cobb, Okla., Dec. 13, 1918, Rev. Coats officiating. The 
church had been beautifully decorated by the Ft. Cobb ladies. 
Rev. Coats delivered a very able and touching discourse, after 
which the body was laid to rest in the Ft. Cobb cemetery, beside 
his fallen comrades, beneath the Stars and Stripes to await the 
resurrection morn. The esteem with which this young man was held 
was made evident by the lovely floral offerings. Those beautiful 
wax flowers, sent by his company, showed his popularity in his 
camp. The other beautiful flowers, by his family and friend, Mr. 
Kirkland; also by the offerings contributed by his home, Deep 
Dale Red Cross ladies and the Home Service department. 

Another golden star to be placed upon our Deep Dale service 
flag, an emblem of one more Deep Dale boy who gave his life, his 
all, for Freedom's cause.