Heroism of Marines Told by Barnett in House Hearing
Major-General Barnett, commandant of the Marine Corps, recounted Marine feats from Belleau Wood to Sedan before the House naval committee. He urged raising permanent strength from 17,000 to 33,135, noting Secretary Daniels would approve only to 26,300 and seeking swift legislation and officer transfers to solidify the roll.
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Washington
Marine Corps
Belleau Wood
House Naval Committee
Barnett
Congress
First N. E. Chaplain Cited for Bravery in War List
New England's first chaplain is cited for bravery on a War Department list that also includes three other local men. Two ambulance drivers receive decoration for bravery in caring for wounded from frontline positions. A second lieutenant earns recognition for a successful and hazardous feat.
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New England
War Department
War Heroes of Brockton and Cambridge in Meuse Patrols
Chaplain David T Burgh of Brockton and Second Lieutenant E E McDowell of Cambridge earned honors for courage in France during Hindenburg line operations. They led patrols under heavy fire, crossed enemy positions, and returned with vital information. Private Henry L Signor of Worcester aided wounded under bombardment, survived shell splinters while evacuating victims, and delivered patients to a dressing station after 12 hours of service. Private Clifford Kirkpatrick of Leominster, at Sommerance, was wounded while loading ambulances yet regained, drove through shell fire and completed multiple trips to the field hospital.
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David T. Burgh
106Th Infantry
Illis Street
Brockton
Roussoy
France
Hindenburg Line
E. E. McDowell
06Th Infantry
Oxford Street
Cambridge
Amblimont
Meuse
Henry L. Signor
Lagrange Street
Worcester
Sommerance
Clifford Kirkpatrick
S. S A. 647
Main Street
Leominster
War Chaplain Rescues Soldiers Then Returns to Duty
Bowdoin College and Bangor Seminary alumnus served as Congregational pastor in Warren Maine before joining the Y M C A in France. He later became a chaplain with the 106th Infantry after two failed Army chaplain attempts. Senate references to charges against post office officials were sent to the military committee on Senator Sherman’s motion.
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Bowhoim College
Bangor Seminary
Congregational Church
Warren
France
106Th Infantry
Senate
Sherman
Illinois
Senate Military Committee
Brockton Chaplain Earns Distinguished Service Cross
The Rev. David P. Burgh of Brockton, chaplain of the 106th Infantry, receives the Distinguished Service Cross for gallant action in France on September 29. He carried a wounded soldier under heavy shell and machine gun fire, after previously being denied twice for chaplaincy. Born in Glasgow in 1856, he came to Brockton in 18%.
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Brockton
David P. Burgh
106Th Infantry
France
Burgh
Glasgow
Lipsner Urges Senate Inquiry Into Aerial Mail Restructure
Letters from Captain B. B. Lipsner of Chicago who resigned as superintendent of the aerial mail service request a congressional investigation of the recent aerial reorganization and present statements supporting the call for inquiry. The dispatch notes Lipsner’s push for scrutiny amid the service’s overhaul and related concerns.
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Washington
B. B. Lipsner
Chicago
Vacancy at West Point for 1919 cadet class announced
Congressman Richard Olney announces a West Point vacancy from the 14th district. An entry exam will be held the third Tuesday of March 1919 with a preliminary civil service test January 1 at Custom House Tower Boston. Eligibility requires district residency, ages 17 to 22, and height limits. Applications due January 4 to Congressman Olney in Washington.
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Richard Olney
West Point Military Academy
Custom House Tower
Boston
House
Washington, D.C
London Welcomes Haig and Five Generals
London crowds cheered as flags hung on streets and Dover opened gates to greet Field Marshal Haig and the five British commanders who led forces in Belgium, marking a ceremonial homecoming on December 19.
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Plumer
Rawlinson
Birdwood
Byng
Horne
London
Dover
Kingston
Field Marshal Haig
Belgium
The Hand of God by Martin J Scott S J
A marketable Catholic and general audience guide presenting religious insight in accessible language. Describes the book as a splendid gift for Catholics and non Catholic readers seeking better information, available through book dealers.
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Martin J. Scott
S. J
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