Y M C A Feeds Yankee Division Before Parade
Nearly 300 women and 250 men from the Y M C A fed 20 000 soldiers before the march. Lunch boxes coffee and cakes were distributed from 30 stations along the Back Bay route with 2509 gallons of coffee. Edward W Hearne led the effort with Major Lagerquist coordinating Army and Navy canteens and volunteers from New England.
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Back
New England
Edward W. Hearrie
Northeastern Department
War Work Council
Like Clockwork Yankee Division Parade Sets Perfect Cadence
The Yankee Division like a well oiled machine formed for yesterday's pageant. About 40 000 feet moved in unison with 120 steps a minute from Beacon and Charles streets just before 1 PM. No breakdowns or timing slips occurred as units aligned to the second, including horses, throughout the route.
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Beacon
Charles
Periscope Sightseer Views Parade From Back Row
A short man with a white painted trench periscope stands above the crowd near the State House. He watches the parade, identifies passing units, and comments to neighbors, removing his hat as the Stars and Stripes pass by. He enjoys a bright, jesting reception from those around him.
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State House
Parade of the 101st Division Through Boston Echoes War Muster
Tens of thousands watched as the 101st Infantry and 51st Brigade units moved through Beacon Street and Charles Street with precise lines and quiet speed. Major General Hale ordered the advance while wounded servicemen cheered from the sidelines, transported to the grandstand by Red Cross volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Street
Clarence R. Edwards
Charles Street
Harry C. Hale
101St Field Signal Battalion
Beacon
Charles
Frank W. Bunnell
51St Infantry
101St
102D
52D
Sherburne Hailed as Next Governor at Rally
General Sherburne received enthusiastic cheers at a rally. An ardent admirer shouted that he would become the next governor, while another urged that he might be the next president.
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Sherburne
Soldiers Salute as Wounded Return to Camp Devens Parade
Wounded WWI troops at Camp Devens salute the regimental colors during a parade, while Red Cross workers and ushers sing battle songs. Despite gassings and injuries, the men cheer their comrades marching by, reflecting shared devotion to the 26th Division and the Allied cause.
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Red Cross
South Boston
Camp Devens Hospital
St. Mihiel
Denver
Col
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Army and Navy
Charles B. Gulick
Radio School
Charles and
Beacon Streets
Church of the Advent
Brimmer Street
Esplanade
Clarendon Street
Marlboro Street
Red Triangle
Kennedy's Boys’ Store
Ates
Boston
Psone Sole
Hawley Sts
Margaret Henderson
Sadie Bents
Jane Carey
M. Danner, Jr
L. A. Morehouse
S. I. Bumpus
Melrose
Strickler
Germany
France
Hale
Rades
Commonwealth Ave
Military Relief Department
The
Camp Devens Base Hospital
Grandstand
Parker Hill Hospital
Camp Devens
Commonwealth Avenue
Charlesgate East
Charlesgate West
Parker Hill
Gloucester Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Joe Maccabe
Joseph B. Maccabe
Fort Boston
Tremont Street
Porto Rico
Maccabe
West Boston
Sam
Ilinois
Rockland
Illinois
Rochland
Dept. B
P.M. Jewelers
Ma Abe
N. Sallinger
the Big Cash Clothing
WN. Sallinger
America
Lincoln Brand
L. System Clothes
Chicago
Campus Toys
Washington Street
Springfield
Main St
Providence
Westminster St
Barker
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