Tomas Garcia, the son of Antonio Garcia and Dolores “Lola” Costales of Doña Ana, served with the 110th Infantry in World War I. According to his military service record, Tomas participated in the battles of Chauteau Thierry, Vesle River and St. Michael in France. At St. Michael, he was “badly gassed.” He returned home to Doña Ana, still suffering from the lingering effects of the gas.