Young Marine sergeant cited for bravery at Fitancourt
One of the youngest United States Marine Corps sergeants, 19 year old Mahan of Silverstreet Randolph, serving with the 8th Company Sixth Marine Regiment, led a platoon of replacements over the top at Fitancourt. He crossed enemy fire to locate the battalion major in a very exposed position, earning a citation for bravery and a recommendation for the Distinguished Service Cross.
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United States Marine Corps
Sixth Marine Regiment
James M. Mahan
Silverstreet, Randolph
Young Mahan
Fitancourt
Sergeant Mahan
Soldier Awarded for Wound in Mont Blanc Drive
A wounded veteran received recognition for his role in the Mont Blanc assault. The report notes his injuries occurred during the drive that captured Mont Blanc, highlighting the valor shown in the operation.
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Mont Blanc
West Enfield man nicknamed a sport by thunder
Joe Rowe of West Enfield Maine carries $100 in War Stamps when visiting Boston. He helps police capture Mary Fine accused of stealing his stamps after a brief court meeting in Central Court. Rowe praises the force and donates $5 to the Red Cross.
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Joe Rowe
West Enfield
North Station
Boston
Causeway Street
Mary Fine
Maine
Joe
North Shore
Welch
Manning
Central Court
Mr. Rowe
Mary
Verdict Sustained in Dedham Breach of Promise Case
Mildred White won $5,000 in Dedham for breach of promise to marry Horace G Weston. The Supreme Court upheld the verdict, finding ample evidence to support judgment for the plaintiff. The case traces an acquaintance from 1910 to 1917 with alleged mutual promise to marry, and Weston later married Alice D Kelley.
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Dedham Court
Horace Greeley Weston
Mildred White
Dedham
Supreme Court
Miss White
Weston
Alice D. Kelley
Rumors aboard ship hint at mutinous mood and hollow rafts
Sailors recount a chaotic scene at sea with talk of rocks in the boat and mutinous plans. They describe life rafts full of holes and ropes along the sides to climb down once boats are gone, speculating on German dangers and a saloon deck aboard.
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Angus
Mable
That War Letter From the Trenches to Mable
A 1919 letter describes wartime ship conversion removing luxuries, saloon bars, and officers. The writer plans to fight to “make the world safe for the Democrats,” expects trench life, and hopes for a line near a station while disliking troop trains. The note promises continuation in the Daily and Sunday Post.
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Mable
Medals for Generals Wood Scott and Morrison
Washington April 3 The War Department announced Distinguished Service Medals for Major-Generals Leonard Wood Hugh L Scott and John F Morrison. Wood noted for leadership and training across commands and advancing officers training schools. Scott praised for pressuring selective service law and organizing troops at Camp Dix.
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Army Washington
Army
War Department
Washington
Leonard Wood
Hugh L. Scott
John F. Morrison
Wood
Scott
Camp Dix
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