First Americans Killed in WW I-- Part 5: Thomas F. Enright

Thomas Enright reenlisted in the 16th Infantry at Fort Bliss, Texas. On 26 June 1917, he and his regiment disembarked in France.

He and the two others were killed 3 November 1917.  On their first burial they had the inscription "Here lie the first soldiers of the illustrious Republic of the United States who fell on French soil for justice and liberty."

His body was returned home and on 16 July 1921 he was honored in Pittsburgh with his casket lying in state at the Soldiers and Sailors National Military Museum and Memorial.

He is buried at St. Mary Cemetery.

--Cooter