Fred Ware was born on June 18th, 1888 in Maryville, Tennessee, U.S.A. His mother’s name was Virginia Rogers. Prior to his enlistment into the U.S. Army, Fred Ware resided in Hamilton County, Tennessee and was employed as a laborer. 
 
Fred Ware first enlisted into the U.S. Army on October 9th, 1910. Through this enlistment, he was assigned to begin his training at the Mounted Service School Detachment in Fort Riley, Kansas, U.S.A. Through his assignment into training, he achieved the military rank of “Private”. He then enlisted into the U.S. Army once again on May 23rd, 1914. He was assigned to the 9th Cavalry Regiment, Company D. He was discharged on October 23rd, 1915.  

Between the time of his discharge and World War I draft registration, Fred Ware resided in Phoenix, Arizona, with his wife and daughter. He was employed as a porter in Douglas, Arizona.   

Fred Ware passed away on March 27th, 1934 at the age of 46. He was interred in the Los Angeles National Cemetery in West Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. According to the religious emblem on his headstone, he was most likely of Christian faith. 

This biography was researched and written by students as part of the Digital Veterans Legacy Project at Loyola Marymount University, funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the National Cemetery Administration. 
 

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