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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1918
Page
3
Dr. Patrick I. Kelley of Dorchester and South Boston, a dentist, earned the Medal of Honor for gallant conduct while serving as top sergeant in the 103d Ambulance Company, 101st United States Infantry, after enlisting beforeMexico troubles.
Sergeant Kelley aged 53 and two sons in service recounts volunteering to lead a party under heavy fire. He describes three sleepless days, night barrages, and transporting dead and wounded under fire in No Man's Land with Corporal William Shaw and Privates Snyder, Sheehan, O Halloran, Rooney, Monahan, Fernald, Kennedy, Reed, and Cahill.
Private Joseph R. Nolan of Company L 101st Regiment writes his parents in Malden that he has been gassed but is now OK after a raid. He mentions Kay Sawyer wounded, Trafton killed, and hopes to be out in a day or two while praising fallen soldiers and his unit.
Flags were displayed at half staff across Milford public buildings and schools to honor Chaplain Wagon Danker of the 104th United States Infantry who died of shell wounds in France. He formerly served at Trinity Episcopal parish and was remembered by clergy of all denominations.
The Berkshire Animal Rescue League posted a price list for euthanizing pets including cats twenty five cents each, dogs one fifty each, and horses ten dollars each. The schedule notes the higher cost reflects the practice of humane killings. Navy Night at the Pops announces a special concert on June 23 to honor visiting naval officers and sailors.
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