In a message dated 11/9/97 8:53:45 PM, you wrote: <<Thanks to Amy for the response. No, Alfred M. MECHLING did not serve in the war, to the best of my knowledge. I haven't found anything, nor does our family have any references to such. It was a great idea, tho. Alfred was a school teacher, so guess that was a good excuse not to go-to-war... Thanks again, Caral>>