James Robert Daniel was born around 1900 in Rockwood, TN
He enlisted April 12, 1917. As a member of Company E, 16th Infantry, 1st Division, he received his military training in Texas. Sailed for overseas duty on June 10, 1917. As a member of his command was active until April 1918 and since that date was never heard from again. He was killed in action near Soissons, France.

  • Rank: Private First Class
  • Date of death: 20 July 1918
  • County: Knox
  • Hometown: Knoxville
  • Service Branch: Army
  • Division/Assignment: Company E, 16th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War I
  • Battles: Soissons
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar IV, Top Panel
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