Biography of Martin S. Rochelle

A resident of Wichita for nearly forty years, the late Martin S. Rochelle here achieved distinctive success in connection with business affairs and was a citizen who commanded unequivocal esteem in the community. He was a native of the old Buckeye State and represented the same as a gallant soldier in the Civil war. Mr. Rochelle was born near Columbus, the capital city of Ohio, on the 25th of November, 1842, and at his home in the City of Wichita, Kansas, his death occurred February 25, 1908. He acquired his youthful education in the public schools of Columbus, and was … Read more

W. M. Rochelle

Sergt., F. A., Hdqrs. Co. Detch., 14th Div., 14th Regt., Amn. Tr.; of Pender County; son of Vann and Sivil Rochelle. Entered service May 27, 1918, at Burgaw, N.C. Sent to Camp Jackson, S. C., transferred to Camp Custer, Mich., Aug. 10, 1918. Promoted to rank of Corpl. Aug. 1, 1918; Sergt. Oct. 10, 1918. Was Provost Sergt. for 14th Amtn. Tr. at Camp Custer, Mich., from September, 1918, to Feb. 1, 1919. Mustered out at Camp Wadsworth, S. C., Feb. 15, 1919.