Malcolm Lincoln Sheldon
Hollywood Lodge No. 355
Malcolm was born in San Antonio, Texas, son of Lottie Sheldon of Toter, Arizona. His father still remains unknown.
Brother Sheldon petitioned for degrees at Hollywood Lodge No. 355 on 1, June 1916. He listed his residence as “Lankershim, Calif”, his occupation as “Carpenter”, and states that he had previously lived in Seattle and Vancouver.
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Malcolm enlisted and on 15 April, 1918, he became a member of the 115th Engineer Regiment of the 40th Division, stationed and training at Camp Kearny, California.
Image courtesy of Hollywood Lodge No. 355 archives.
Image courtesy of Hollywood Lodge No. 355 archives.
Brother Sheldon’s Master Mason “Greeting”, granted to him on 13 June, 1918, which he carried on his person to identify himself as a Mason to his overseas brothers.
Image courtesy of Hollywood Lodge No. 355 archives.
Image courtesy of Hollywood Lodge No. 355 archives.
In July, 1918, Private Sheldon departed from Camp Kearny en route to France.
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Private Sheldon departed for France on 8 August, 1918, aboard the U.S.S. Balmoral Castle, as part of “Company ‘D’ 115th Engineers, 40th Division”.
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Malcolm departed France from Brest in December, 1918, aboard the U.S.S. La France, as part of “Enlisted Men, Bed Ridden Patients Class ‘B’”. It also notes “Records Missing”. A hand written note describes his destination as “Grand Central”. He arrived in New York City on 21 December, 1918. We do not know if Bro. Sheldon was wounded or became ill.
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After the war, brother Sheldon resided in Los Angeles until at least 1954.
We do not know when Brother Sheldon passed or where he now rests. We hope to find out.
“Soft and safe, my Brother, be thy resting place. Bright and glorious be thy rising from it”.
Lest we forget…