Elmer Lee Anthony was born in Roane County, Tennessee on May 14, 1894 to John and Martha J. Anthony. Prior to his enlistment in the United States Army he was a timber cutter with J.H. Watson and Son in Ebenezer, Tennessee and was not married.

He was a member of Company L, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division and died October 24, 1918. He was initially buried at Grave #910, Plot 6, Row L, at Mont Houn British Military Cemetery, Le Treport in France. He is buried at Lenoir City Cemetery, Lenoir City, Tennessee.

  • Rank: Private First Class
  • Date of birth:
  • 14 May 1894
  • Date of death: 24 October 1918
  • County: Loudon
  • Hometown: Lenoir City
  • Service Branch: Army
  • Division/Assignment: Company L, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War I
  • Battles: Bellicourt, Poncheaux, Miolain
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Lenoir City Cemetery, Lenoir City, Loudon County, TN
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar IV, Middle Panel
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