A photographic post card from 1918 of Harvey Benjamin “Ben” Evitts of Specktown, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, in his World War I military uniform. He was born 15 March 1895, the son of William Evitts (1854-1928) and Sarah [Daniel] Evitts (1859-1925).
Ben was inducted into the U. S. Army at Elizabethville, Dauphin County, on 27 May 1918. From that date until 13 December 1918, he served as a Mechanic with the 11th Trench Motor Battalion, all service time being in the United States. He was honorably discharged at demobilization on 13 December 1918.
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From: Evitts Family Photo Collection.