September 10, 1891 - September 18, 1930
Floyd was the son of John and Ruth Ann (Scott) Vanderbilt
Siblings: Jessie Ferguson, Joe, William, Lester, Ray, Genevieve, Sarah Ross, Herman, Ira, Neva, Arthur
The funeral services were conducted by the local American Legion post in true military fashion, with the Rev. H.E. Trimble, Christian Church pastor, officiating.
The services glorified the work of Vanderbilt during the late World War in which he spent twenty-two months, much of the time in the thickest of the fighting overseas.
The Rev. Trimble outlined in his sermon the hazards of war and the casualties which are caused by fighting. The deceased was mentioned as one of the casualties.
Mr. Vanderbilt was born in Marion, Iowa, September 10, 1890, and has spent all of his life here except for the time he was enlisted in the Army. He served with the Third Division, 132nd Illinois Infantry, which took part in the historically famous battles of the Argonne and Chateau Thierry.
For a number of years he was owner of the Marion Plumbing and Heating Company, but during the last few years he has been dealing work for others without a business establishment.
He was married in 1919 to Elva Stick of Chicago and to them were born a daughter, Bernita, and a son, Roger Lee.
Vanderbilt was a member of the American Legion, serving as post commander at one time, a member of the Trojan Lodge, and the A.F. and A.M.
Those who survive him are his widow, two children, his mother, Mrs. Ruth Vanderbilt of Mechanicsville, six brothers: Joe, Arthur, and William of Mechanicsville, Ray of Marion, Lester of Decorah, and Ira of Nebraska, and two sisters: Mrs. Neva Ross of Mechanicsville, and Mrs. Jesse Ferguson of Martelle.
Pallbearers who served were A.R. McElwain, Albert Arp, Cetan Rollins, Dr. R.E. Leidigh, J.R. Roberts,
and H.F. Knight, all former Legion Post Commanders.
September 25, 1930, Marion Sentinel
Note: a Linn County Honor Roll lists Floyd as born in Manning, along with his brother Lester, another WWI Veteran.