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Aron is Killed in Action from "East of Eden". Aron, serving in the 28th Infantry, is killed in the Battle of Cantigny, the first major American offensive of World War I.

May 28, 1918

Aron is Killed in Action

Aron, serving in the 28th Infantry, is killed in the Battle of Cantigny, the first major American offensive of World War I. The news is delivered to the Trask house by telegram. The shock of Aron's death causes Adam to suffer a massive stroke, leaving him partially paralyzed and unable to speak clearly.