Byron was born in 1896. He was the son of Alexander Arries and Alma Nelson. He passed away in 1978.
Newspaper article:
Former Fremont Boys Listed Among Wounded
Fremont, Neb., Aug. 7 -- (Special Telegram) --
Two former Fremont boys are listed in the casualties of Nebraskans of the last two days. They are Private Richard Ellis of Crete and Private Byron Arries of Plattsmouth, both of the marine corps. Private Ellis worked for a local concern as stenographer for several months in 1914. He enlisted a year ago last June and in October went to France. Private Arries is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Arries for several years residents of Fremont. He is 19 years of age and has been in the service more than a year. Private Arries has two other brothers in the service.
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