Elmer N. Buswell United States Army 28 January 1895 – 31 July 1918 Elmer N. Buswell was born on January 28, 1895 to Arthur T. and Elizabeth Buswell. He attended Lawrence Academy in Groton, MA and graduated from Amherst Agricultural College. He was called “Buzzie” and was known as being stocky and enthusiastic. Elmer showed his love for his country when he enlisted with the United States Army. Corporal (Cpl.) Buswell proudly served in Company D, 101st Engineer Battalion, 26th Infantry Division. In July 1918, Cpl. Buswell was wounded in the leg by German forces and was captured at Belleau, France. As his brother, Private Arthur Buswell, ran to get a first aid kit, Cpl. Buswell was captured. Cpl. Buswell died of his injuries on July 31, 1918 in a German prison camp. His body is buried at Groton Cemetery in Groton, MA. Elmer was survived by his parents.
