Starr Sedgewick Eaton
Graduating
Class of 1917
Served in
World War I
Captain
Starr Sedgewick Eaton
Army
23rd Infantry Division
Hometown
Madison, WI
Date of Birth
Location of Death
Thiaucourt-Regniéville, France
Date of Death
Location of Burial
Thiaucourt-Regniéville, France
More About Captain Eaton
While overseas, Captain Eaton captured large numbers of prisoners and ammunition.
He was killed in action at Thiaucourt, France, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism at Vaux.
Major Charles B. Elliott of the 23rd Infantry called him fearless, a born solider and a leader of men. He also said that Captain Eaton was held in affectionate regard by all in his infantry.