Ira Lee Hymas
Montpelier Examiner, 1 November 1918, page 8
SOLDIER BOY
The body of Ira L Hymas, who died from influenza at Camp Fremont
on Oct 23, arrived here last Monday morning. A large number of relatives and
friends were present from Liberty to meet the body and escort it to the Liberty
cemetery, where open air funeral services were held. A number of friends from
Montpelier, including a firing squad, also accompanied the body to its final
resting place.
Ira Hymas was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hymas of Liberty, and was 22 years of age. On the 5th of last August he answered his country's call and in company with some 30 other young men, left for Camp Fremont, where he entered actively into the military duties. He was enjoying good health up to the time of he was stricken with influenza.
Besides other relatives he is survived by his parents, brothers and one sister. One brother, Milton is now in the service in France and another brother, William R is serving on a mission in Montana.