Portal:Louis Julius Freudenberg

Louis Julius Freudenberg

Works about Louis Julius Freudenberg

• Death Claims Heights Gold Star Mother (1935)

Death of his mother. "Mrs. Eloise Freudenberg, a Gold Star mother, died at her home, 92 Jefferson Avenue, Saturday from a heart ailment, she was 74. Born in New York she had lived in Hudson City the past 35 years. Two of her sons went to war, one of them being killed while in action in France. Surviving are eight children: Mrs. Ada Kohlman, Charles, Clara, Arthur, Richard, Eugene, Ralph and Mrs. Grace Sanford."

• Arthur Oscar Freudenberg (1891-1968) biography (1923)

"Of the sons of these parents Louis J. Freudenberg was killed in action in the World War. He served as a runner or messenger with Company M., 309th Infantry, 78th Division, and was shot in the Argonne, October 16, 1918."

In Memoriam (1921 October 17)

"Freudenberg. In sad and loving memory our beloved, son and brother Louis J. Freudenberg, Company M, 309th Infantry, action 78th Division, who was killed in action at St. Juvin, Argonne Forest, October 16, 1918. When the evening shadows gather. And we sit here alone, In our hearts there comes a longing, For the dear and sweet smile and tone. Our hearts are sad and lonely now, too deep, Our grief too deep to tell. But time will come, we know not when, Then we with him will dwell. Mother, Sisters and Brothers.

Card Of Thanks (1921 July 25)

"Freudenberg. We herewith wish to express our sincere thanks to our relatives and friends, also member of Clinton E. Fisk Post No. 132, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Fisk Auxillary, for their kind and for their beautiful heartfelt floral tributes at the funeral of our beloved son and brother, Louis J. Freudenberg. We also desire to thank Commissioner Bentley for the police escort, St. Ann's Band, Rev. Dr. Clark for his comforting words, and Undertaker C. Epple for the efficient manner in which the funeral was conducted. Eloise Freudenberg and Family.

• Will Bury Heights War Hero Sunday (1921 July 22)

"Another of World War Martyrs, Corporal [sic] Louis Julius Freudenberg, will be buried Sunday afternoon in Flower Hill Cemetery. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at his late home, 22 Hopkins avenue, Jersey City. Dr. Clark, of the Summit Avenue, M. E. Church, and a delegation of Fisk Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will officiate. Corporal [sic] Freudenberg was 24 years old at the time of death. He was a runner in Company M, of the 809th Infantry, 78th Division. He was wounded in the right leg at the battle of Montfloucon, October 16, 1918, and while making his way back to a first aid station was shot through the head by a German sniper. Freudenberg was born in Hoboken, and attended No. 3 School of that city and No. 8 School of Jersey City. He was inducted April 4, 1918, and trained at Camp Dix, leaving for France in May with his unit. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Eloise Freudenberg, five bothers, Arthur, Ralph, Charles, Eugene and Richard, formerly of the 32d Field Artillery, Eleventh Division; and three sisters, Ada, Clara, and Grace."

• Freudenberg (1921 July 19)

"On October 15, 1918, in the Argonne, France, Private Freudenberg, Company M. 309th Infantry, aged 24 years, beloved son of Eloise and the late Max Freudenberg. Funeral from his late residence 22 Hopkins Avenue, Jersey City. Notice of time later."

• Hero Freudenberg's Body Arrives (1921 July 19)

"The Body of Louis Julius Freudenberg, who was killed in the Argonne offensive October 6, 1918, has arrived at his late home, 22 Hopkins Avenue. … At the time of his death Freudenberg was a runner for Company M, 309th Infantry, 78th Division. He was making his way to the rear in the battle after being wounded in the right leg when he was shot through the head and killed. He was born in Hoboken and as a lad attended P.S. No. 3 in Hoboken, New Jersey and later P.S. No. 8 in the Hudson City section. At the time he entered service, April 4, 1918 he was employed by Butler Brothers. He had trained at Camp Dix and in May 1918, sailed on the U.S.S. President Lincoln."

• In Memoriam (1920 October 19)

"Freudenberg. In sad and loving memory brother, of our dearly beloved son and who was Private Louis J. Freudenberg, killed in action on the battlefield of France, October 16, 1918, while serving his country as a member of Company M. 309th Infantry, 78th Division. We think of you in silence, No eyes can see us weep, Yet ever in our aching hearts, Your memory we will keep. Mother, Father, Sisters and Brothers."

• File:In Memoriam in the Hudson Observer of Jersey City, New Jersey on October 16, 1919.jpg (1919 October 16)

"Freudenberg. In sad and loving memory of our beloved son and brother, Louis J. Freudenberg, Company M, 309th Infantry, 78th Division, who was killed in action in France, October 16, 1918. We never shall forget the day They told us you were dead. We wish that the Almighty God Had taken us instead. We'd gladly die a million deaths, That you might live -- our boy. We idolized, we worshipped you. You were our pride and joy. Had we but known when last we met, That we should ne'er meet again! eyes have been with teardrops wet, Our hearts overcome with grief and pain. For. oh! the words we might have said, The tenderness we might have shown, Weigh on us now, that you are dead, And we are left to grieve and mourn. His Parents, Sisters and, Brothers."

• Eloise Lindauer (1860-1935) letter (1919)

"Private Louis Julius Freudenberg; Co. 'M' 309th Infantry sailed from the U.S. May 19th, 1918. Arrived overseas May the 31st. Fought in the following battles: St. Mihiel offensive, September 12th to 15th, 1918; Limey Sector, September 16th to October 4th; Meuse Argonne offensive, October 11th to 16th. Private Freudenberg was a 'runner' delivering messages along the lines. He was called an "angel" by the boys because he was constantly cheering them up, and had words of comfort for all. While participating in an attack on enemy positions near St. Juvin, France, on October 16th, 1918 he was wounded by machine gun bullets and was lying in a shell hole with his sergeant who was wounded in the arm. Private Freudenberg volunteered to try and get back [to] the line to summon aid for his sergeant, and when he arose to do so was shot in the head and killed. His body was laid to rest with full military honors, East of Champigneulle, France."

• Heights Boy Died On French Battlefield (1918 November 22)

"Private Louis J. Freudenberg reported killed in action October 16, was a member of company M, 309th U.S. Infantry. He entered the service April 4, last and went overseas May 19. He was twenty-four years old and was born in Hoboken but his family moved to 63 Concord Street, Jersey City twenty years ago. Private Freudenberg graduated from Public School Number 6, Jersey City and at the time he joined the colors he held a responsible position with Butler Brothers, Jersey City."

• Closing Days Of Conflict Took A Big Toll Locally (1918 November 19)

"Another Jersey City Heights boy to make the supreme sacrifice, his family getting the official report last night, is Private Louis Freudenberg of 309th Infantry, whose home was at 63 Concord street. Private Freudenberg was twenty-four years old and was employed in New York prior to being drafted last spring. He was a graduate of No. 6 Public School. He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Max Freudenberg, four brothers, one of whom, Richard, is in the service at Camp Meade, Maryland, and three sisters. The family were making preparations to welcome him home when the fateful telegram announcing his death in action October 6 came and turned their joy to sadness."

See also

• Portal:Eloise Lindauer, his mother
• Portal:Max S. Freudenberg, his father
• Portal:Arthur Oscar Freudenberg, his sibling