James Scheffler grave, Fairview Cemetery, Allentown, Pennsylvania; image credit
James E. Scheffler (28 November 1892 - 6 August 1917)
Originally from Emerald, Scheffler enlisted at Fort Slocum, NY in June 1914. He served with Troop A, 3rd cavalry at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas until his death from a head injury. He was twenty-four years old.
1910 census listed occupation: brake tender, slate quarry
Family
father James L. Scheffler (1872? – 1940?)
mother Barbara Schellhamer née Handwerk (1871-1948)