Lt. John G. Thornell

Lt. John G. Thornell

       From the March 23, 1916 issue of 'The Elgin Daily Courier'

4th U. S. Inft.

       From the March 23, 1916 issue of "The Elgin Daily Courier"

ELGIN SOON TO HAVE TWO LIEUTENANTS IN MEXICO AFTER VILLA

     Two former Elgin residents but now officers in the United States Army, may see active fighting with the Mexicans within a few days.
     Lieutenants John G. Thornell of the 4th U. S. Infantry regiment is stationed at Brownsville, Texas, near the Mexican border.   His wife formerly Mrie Chamberlin of this city and daughter of D. A. Chamberlin, Elgin real estate agent, is living with her parents at the present date.
     Word haw also been recieved by mr. Chamberlin that his son, Harry D. Chamberlin, lieutenant of the 5th U. S. Cavalry regiment is also probabley on the way to the front.   Lieutantd Chamberlin has been stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, but has been detached from his regiment which has departed for the Mexican border.   He will rejoin his comrads at Fort Leavenworth, kansas.
     Both officers are well known in Elgin.