Vida Henry Inquest 24th U.S. Infantry
Place of conducting inquest: 1/2 mile south of San Felipe Road on S.P. Track
Nationality Negro Age 42 years Sex Male
Death Occurred 23rd day of August 1917
Body discovered by U.S. soldiers, 24th day of August 1917
Coroner notified by Sid Westheimer at 7:30 Am., 24th day of August 1917
Cause of death skull crushed and knife or bayonet wound
Location of wounds on head and left shoulder
Personal effects taken from body: Rifle cartridges
Disposition of property turned over to Sid Westheimer
Description of surroundings, condition of body, etc body lying on grass along side of R.R. track had the appearance of being dead several hours
Persons present when death occurred no one known
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Vida Henry Inquest 24th U.S. Infantry
Place of conducting inquest: 1/2 mile south of San Felipe Road on S.P. Track
Nationality Negro Age 42 years Sex Male
Death Occurred 23rd day of August 1917
Body discovered by U.S. soldiers, 24th day of August 1917
Coroner notified by Sid Westheimer at 7:30 Am., 24th day of August 1917
Cause of death skull crushed and knife or bayonet wound
Location of wounds on head and left shoulder
Personal effects taken from body: Rifle cartridges
Disposition of property turned over to Sid Westheimer
Description of surroundings, condition of body, etc body lying on grass along side of R.R. track had the appearance of being dead several hours
Persons present when death occurred no one known