Colonel Joseph Charles Byron

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Colonel Joseph C. Byron, age 71 years, died at his home in Hagerstown, Maryland after an illness of 10 days. He was a graduate of the United States Military Academy (USMA), Class of 1886. He served during the Philippine and Boxer rebellions and was wounded in China. During the World War, he was a member of the War Industries Board and head of the leather purchasing section. He received the Distinguished Service Medal For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in connection with the supply service of the Army during the World War. By his individual efforts he made possible the accomplishment of that portion of the supply program that depended for success upon the supply of hides and leather. He was head of the Byron Tanneries at Williamsport, Maryland and Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. He also owned and operated two large shoe manufacturing plants at Hagerstown.

Evening Star
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
5 feb 1932

HAGERSTOWN, Md., February 5.—
Col. Joseph C. Byron, 71, prominent
| manufacturer of Hagerstown, died toI
day at his home here. He became ill
about 10 days ago.
Col. Byron was a classmate and close
friend at West Point of Gen. Pershing.
During the World War he was a member
of the War Industries Board, being
j head of the leather purchasing section,
and was stationed in Washington.
He served during the Philippine and
Boxer uprisings and was wounded in
the latter.
He was head of the Byron Tanneries j
at Williamsport, Md., and Mercersburg,
Pa., and also owned and operated two
large shoe manufacturing plants at
Hagerstown. Besides his widow, he is survived by
four children, MaJ. Joseph W. Byron, |
State Senator William D. Byron, David |
Byron and Miss Elfie Byron.

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Gettysburg Times
Gettysburg, Adams County, PA, USA
8 feb 1932

PROMINENT
MANUFACTURER PASSES
funeral of
Colonel Joseph C. Byron, prominent
manufacturer and one of
leading citizens, was held on
Sunday afternoon al 3 o'clock
Services were held at St. John's
Episcopal church, with thc rector,
the Rev. Dr. Walter Byron Steill,
officiating. Interment will be ln
Rose Hill cemetery.
Tile death of Colonel Byron kt
hls home, 128 South Prospect 6 tr eet.
Friday morning at ll o'clock. followed
an illness of several weeks.
The cause of death, was coronary
thrombosis. News of the death of
the distinguished manufacturer was
received with deep regret ln business
circles and among hls many
admirers and friends.

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The Boston Globe
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
8 feb 1932

CEN PERSHING ATTENDS
FUNERAL OF J. C. BYRON
Md, 7 (A. P.)
Gen John J. Pershing came herc today
to attend the funeral of Joseph C.
Byron who graduated with him
from the Unite Stales Military Academy
at West Point
Gov Albert C Ritchie also attended.

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