June, Arthur

Arthur June

Early Life

Arthur Gilbert June was born on February 14, 1900, in Rye, New York, the son of Everett June and Nellie May Ferris. He was raised in the Milton section of Rye, where he grew up in a large, multigenerational household that reflected the close-knit family structures common in the area during the early twentieth century.

He attended Rye public schools and graduated from Rye High School, receiving an education during a period when the town was transitioning from a rural community into a more developed suburban environment. As a young man, he was part of a working household connected to the region’s growing economy, with early employment tied to local industry.

World War I Service

June entered military service on May 5, 1918, at Fort Slocum, New York, serving in the United States Army. He was assigned to a Medical Detachment, where he supported the care and treatment of soldiers during the final phase of World War I.

Medical detachments played a vital role in the Army’s operational system, providing first aid, stabilizing wounded soldiers, assisting in transport, and supporting hospital operations. These units ensured that casualties received immediate and sustained care, directly contributing to survival rates and the overall effectiveness of the fighting force.

Although June did not serve overseas, his service coincided with the final and most intense phase of the war, when American forces were engaged in major operations such as the Meuse–Argonne Offensive, the largest American campaign of the war that broke through German defenses and hastened the end of the conflict. Stateside medical personnel like June were essential in preparing, receiving, and supporting the flow of wounded soldiers returning from these operations.

He advanced to the rank of Sergeant on August 1, 1919, reflecting both responsibility and leadership within his unit. His service was entirely within the United States, and he was honorably discharged on September 26, 1919, with no recorded service-related disability.

Life After Service

Following the war, June remained closely connected to his home community. He worked for more than forty-five years as a supervisor at the Blind Brook Environmental Facility in Rye, contributing to the maintenance and operation of essential local infrastructure.

He married Elizabeth Hagan, and together they built a long life in the area. June remained active in community and church life, particularly through his involvement with Our Lady of Mercy Church in Port Chester.

Arthur Gilbert June died on January 26, 1974, in Port Chester, New York, at the age of seventy-three. At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife, Elizabeth Hagan June; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Mooney of Rye; four brothers, Raymond of Port Chester, Leonard and Vernon of Rye, and Lester of Trumbull, Connecticut; and several nieces and nephews.

He was buried at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Rye Town, concluding a life defined by local roots, military service, and decades of steady civic contribution.