Name:
Clair L. Blodgett
Rank:
Private
Serial Number:
Unit:
6th Air Park
Date of Death:
1919-04-25
State:
Oregon
Cemetery:
Oregon City View Cemetery, Salem, Oregon
Plot:
E
Row:
Grave:
Decoration:
Comments:
Private Clair L. Blodget, 6th Air Park, was convictyed of rape. The victim was an eight year old girl. The soldier tied his victim with a piece of cord, gagged her and accomplished his purpose by force. This offense was committed near Colombey-les-Belles, France, on October 29, 1918. Private Blodgett was executed near Is-sur-Tille, Department of Cote d'Or, France, on April 25, 1919.