GUMMERT---continued
It is given to few men to pass through the varied and hard experiences of a long life as it was the subject of this sketch. Born in Germany eighty years ago. When of age as is compulsory in that country, joined the army and served three years. After that was subject to draft when an army was needed. He was with the Prussian army in the war with Denmark in 1864, against Austria in 1866 and again against the French in the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-71. He was the hero of three wars. It is given to few to take so conspicuous a part in defending their their country's honor on the field of battle. Through his power for endurance in the service in the army he was able to stand the hardships , and hard work required to farm.
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