Brother-in-law of W.A. Isenberg of Sheridan, Iowa. Aviator in armed forces. Shot through both hips in France and was returned to United States. While in transit contracted pneumonia. While at Chicago taken in charge of Mrs. James Pershing, sister-in-law of Gen. Pershing, who found him severely weakened at Red Cross canteen at La Salle Street train depot. She gave him room at Hotel La Salle while searching for medical help, where he died.