John Escue 1897 - 1918 John Escue was born August 17, 1897 in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Ar. His parents are not known. John served as a Pvt. in the 128 Inf Regiment. 32 Div. He was killed in action October 8, 1918 in Gesnes-en-Argonne, Departement de la Meuse, Lorraine, France. His burial was in Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, Departement de la Meuse, Lorraine, France.