. . . Mathias "Matt" Herman
COLLING
. . . Mathias "Matt" Herman
COLLINGMathias "Matt" Herman COLLING Jr. 4, 75, 134 was born 30 Jul 1894 in Indianola, Red Willow, Nebraska, USA, 3, 75, 131 was baptized 19 Aug 1894 in Indianola, Red Willow, Nebraska, USA (Saint Virgiluis Church became Sacred Heart then, became St.Catherine's Church),105 died 28 Jul 1918 in Aisne-Marne, Belleau, Aisne, France 3, 75, 93 at age 23, and was buried _____ _____ _____ in Belleau, Aisne, __________, France (American Cemetery No 769, Grave No. 35). 3, 75, 133
Noted events in his life were:
• Another name for Matt was Matthias Herman COLLING. 3, 135
• He has conflicting birth information of 14 Jul 1894. 3
• He appeared on the census 21 Jun 1900 in Bondville Precinct, Red Willow, Nebraska, USA. 48
• He appeared on the census 28 Apr 1910 in Red Willow Precinct, Red Willow, Nebraska, USA. 49
• He attended Indianola Public Schools. 137
• He worked as a farmer & soldier.
• He was a Roman Catholic and in the young men's Choir in Indianola, Red Willow, Nebraska, USA. 137
• He was honored by the Legion Post 344 in Indianola, Nebraska when it was named in his honor.
• Draft Registration: 5 Jun 1917, __________, Red Willow, Nebraska, USA.
• He served in the military as a PVT in Company F, 4th Infantry Sept 19, 1917 to 28
Jul 1918 in Belleau, Aisne, __________, France. 132
• He has conflicting death information of 1919. 45, 138
• The cause of his death was gas gangrene. 3General Notes: Oct 1892 Baptismal rec. #51 1888 -1923 Sponsors -Mathew Colling and Barbara Colling
Baptismal Certificate from St Catherine's Church in Indianola, NebraskaThe Holy Sacrament of Baptism - This is to Certify
That Matthias Herman Colling
The Son of Matthias Colling
and Elizabeth Uerling
born in Indianola, NE on July 30, 1894
was Baptized on August 19, 1894 in the Church of
St. Catherine, Indianola, NE
according to the Rite of the Roman Catholic Church
by Reverend Bernard Spoll
Sponsors were Matthias Uerling
and Barbara Colling
as recorded in the Baptismal Register of this church.
Rev. Micholos J Bahr Pastor
Date July 2, 2002
Mary and Mathias Colling on Confirmation Day
1915 He was his brother, Louis Colling's, Best Man
http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ne/redwillow/military/rwil1917.txt?o_xid=9872&o_lid=9872&o_xt=9872
World War One Draft Registrations, Red Willow Co., Nebraska, June 5, 1917
List of men who registered for the Draft Tuesday June 5, 1917 In Red Willow Co. Ne.
Information from The McCook Republican Newspaper, June 15, 1917 Information obtained by
William Weaver and transcribed by Carol Wolf Britton (c_britton@Yahoo.com)
Last Name . . . . First Name . . . . . . Precinct
Colling . . . . . Mathias Herman . . . Red Willow
1917 Matt enters the army --WWI, Entered army from McCook, Nebraska, Sept 19, 1917, is attached to Co. F, 4th Infantry, Serial No. 2-213-360. In training at Camp Funston, Embarked from Newport News, VA.
Army Pass dated December 1st, 1917
Mathias H Colling - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
has permission to be absent from the post from
Noon today until Noon December 15th, 1917.
for the purpose of harvesting corn crop at
Indianola, Nebraska- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
RECOMMENDED: - Signed: W S Fuekerson
Captain, & Adjutant 355th Infantry
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APPROVED:
Stamped HQ 355th Infantry
approved: by order of the C. O: _________________
Jm Eheid? Captain, & Adjutant 355th Inf.
Captain & Adjutant ??? . . . . . ???
Private M. H. Colling in Midst of The Big Scrap
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June 12, 1918
Dear Ones at home:
It has been about a week since I have written to you. I have been expecting a letter from you, but have been in a place, where I could not get it. I have been on the move for some time, and expect to be for quite a while. I just left a place where the bullets were flying all around me. I was a little excited at first, but now I can sleep and let them go by. I was up on the front line for a time and I heard a few bullets that came close, but all I did was to lay down and think "My but that was close." I don't know where I will go from here. I may rest awhile and I may go to some other part of the port. It is fun to see the air planes when they chase one another. We don't stand and watch them fly over like we did at Maywook fair last fall. They sure have some flyers here.
Will hasn't heard from his folks yet, that is, none only those letters that went to Virginia.
Well I suppose you are all busy out there and having a good time. I have been up three night, but I get to sleep in the day time. I don't sleep as good in the day as I do at night. I suppose I will soon get used to it. Well I hope these few lines will reach you as it leaves me, and everything will be O. K. I will close with love.
Your son,
M. H. Colling.. . . Matt Colling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . Matt sitting
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27 Jul 1918 He was wounded during the fighting in France July 27,1918, Died of wounds July 28, 1918, Matt killed in France, slain on the battlefields of France during the war of 1918, Killed in action in WWI. Wounded on Marne front near La Chavelle, Died from gas gangrene.
Burial - France, Grave 58, Plot B, Row 8, Aisne - Marne, American Military Cemetery, Belleau, Aisne, France.Obit in the Indianola News Paper - #25 American Battle Monuments Commission ---Letter to Gerald McBride concerning death and Burial of Mathias Colling in France Grave 58, Plot B, Row 8 in the Aisne-Marne American Military Cemetery located at Belleau, Aisne, France. Memorial Service held at Sacred Heart Church in Indianola on 14 Nov 1918.
LISTED WITH THE HEROES:
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One of the first of Red Willow county's sons to be listed among the growing list of heroes who have made the supreme sacrifice for their country is Matt Colling, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Colling of Indianola.
Several weeks ago Mr. Colling received word that his son had been severely wounded on July 27 and since that time has failed to hear anything further, despite constant inquiries made of the authorities at Washington. On Saturday last Mr. Colling received a telegram stating briefly that his son had died on July 28 as a result of wounds received. Although this information is but meager we feel sure that if the whole truth were full known the story of Matt Colling's death would be a cause of pride not only to the immediate family but to the entire community as well.
The Gazette joins the many friends of the Colling family in extending the deepest sympathy at this time of bereavement.A Memorial Service.
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On Saturday, November 9th a memorial service was held at the Sacred Heart Church in honor of Private Matthias H. Colling, who died in France on July 28th from wounds received in battle the day previous. The Requiem Mass was chanted by the young men's choir of which Matt was a faithful member until his entry into the army. The church was decorated with flags, red white and blue bunting, and the casket, draped in black, under the shadow of the flag.
While mourning the loss of a member, the congregation is honored by the fact that one of its boys was the first in the county to die the death of a hero. In the short discourse by the pastor the text: "Render therefore unto Caesar's the things that are Caesar's and unto God the things that are God's" (Matt. XXII 21) was used. Before and after the service the following selections were rendered on the Victrola: "America" by Clarence Whitehill "Star Spangled Banner" by John McCormack and male chorus "Rock of Ages" by Huck and Homer, and Jesus Saviour of My Soul" a trio for first and second tenor and baritone by members of the choir.
In Memory of M.H. Colling.
In manhood's golden years he sailed away,
For him the future seemed both bright and gay,
When storm clouds hovered o'er our Peaceful land
For God and Country Mat did lend a hand.
So, proudly with our noblest sons he went
To fight, if need be, till his life was spent;
Upon the field of battle lo! he fell
Thus does the golden star his story to tell.THE AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION
Establish by Congress, March 1923
General Jacob L Devers (Ret), Chairman
Major General Thomas North, Secretary
European Office
Officer-in-Charge 20, Rue Quentin-Bauchart, Paris (VIII*) Military Address
Lt. Col., G.M. Hulst (Ret.) AFRES Tele 255-07-00 A.B.M.C.
Telegrams: Monuments Paris 083APO New York, 09686
16 November 1966.
S/Sgt. Gerald M. McBride. USAF
7322d ABGp, Box 3013.
APO 09010
Dear Sergeant McBride:
We are pleased to honor your letter of 14 November in which you request the burial location of Mathias Herman Colling.
Our records indicate that Pvt. Mathias H. Colling, from the State of Nebraska, was killed on July 28, 1918 and is buried in Grave 58, Plot B, Row 8 in the Aisna-Marne American Military Cemetery located at Belleau, Aisne, France.
The cemetery you mention at Consevoye was a temporary cemetery in the Meuse, France, not far from Verdun.
Inclosed is a general pamphlet entitled "American Overseas Military Cemeteries and
Memorials". In this pamphlet you will find a sketch, photograph and some historical information on all the World War I and World War II overseas military cemeteries. We have marked the Aisne-Marne cemetery in blue.
Should you wish to visit this cemetery, there are four trains daily from Paris (Gare de 1'Est) to Chateau-Thiearry, which is 10 kilometers from the cemetery. Taxis are available at the railroad station.
Should you visit the cemetery before coming to Paris, please be sure to ask for Mr. Arthur E. Darois, the cemetery superintendent, who will be happy to escort you to the grave site of Pvt. Colling and do all he can to make your visit as easy and pleasant as possible.
Please let us know if we may be of further assistance.
Sincerely yours,
Robert T. Oj_____
Lt. Col. CE
Acting Officer in charge
Certificate from:
The State of Nebraska
In profound appreciation of the Supreme Sacrifice for America and Humanity made by Mathias Herman Colling in the World War for the perpetuation of the Ideals and Principals of Civilization extends to his Family and Friends this outward evidence of Gratitude and Sympathy.
Signed Robh M Joyce
Chairman - State Council of Defense
Keith Neville
Governor
"It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us - that from these honored dead we take increased devotion so that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion, that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain; that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom and that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth." 3, 41, 43, 72, 136Source Citations
3. Lucille's Collection, Compiler: Lucille (Hand written notes).
4. Chart - Colling Descendents, Compiler: Martin Colling, Egon Colling, Jerry Colling and Bradly Colling.
41. Evelyn's Collection, Compiler: Evelyn.
43. 50 Year History of Louis & Susie Colling 1915 - 1965, Compiled by Ceil & Mildred in 1965 (Copy with Lois).
48. 1900 United States Federal Census, Twelfth Census of the United States, Schedule No. 1 - Population (Locality: State: NE, County: Red Willow, Township: McCook, Location: Lois).
49. 1910 United States Federal Census
72. Obituary - Elizabeth Uerling's Obituary.
75. Evelyn's Collection, Compiler: Evelyn, Mathias Colling Family Group Record.
95. Letter - Dear Hill, Sep 1968, Susan (Location: Lois).
105. Evelyn's Collection, Compiler: Evelyn, 2nd Mathias Colling Family Group Record.
131. Chart - Colling Descendents, Compiler: Martin Colling, Egon Colling, Jerry Colling and Bradly Colling, date only.
132. Date or Name on Gravestone.
133. Lucille's Collection, Compiler: Lucille (Hand written notes), pg 4.
134. Ibid, Matt.
135. Certificate of Baptism - Gerald Hill (File Num: 314 F. J. Remey Co.,Location: Lois, on 6 Oct 1940).
136. Lucille's Collection, Compiler: Lucille (Hand written notes), note in Colling Album.
137. Obituary (Part of Evelyn's collection for the Colling family), his.
138. Chart - Colling Descendents, Compiler: Martin Colling, Egon Colling, Jerry Colling and Bradly Colling, 1919 hand written.
