General Edwards recounts 26th Division heroism in Boston arena
General Clarence R. Edwards tells a capacity crowd in Boston Arena of the Twenty-sixth Division's origin, hard battles from Chemin des Dames to Chateau Thierry, and the heavy toll borne by New England's soldiers, praising officers like Sherburne and Logan and saluting fallen and living heroes.
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France
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Sherburn
Logan
Clarence R. Edwards
Edwards
Boston
New England
2Th
Hyatt
Chateau Thierry
Saviors of
Paris
General Edwards Tribute to New England's Fighting Men in France
General Edwards delivers a full speech praising the Twenty-sixth Division and its Victory in France. He recalls mobilization, organizes for victory, and honors the courage of the men who bore the banner in battle. He speaks without notes, reflecting on their service and sacrifice.
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Twenty-sixth Division
New Jersey
Boston
France
State Guard
McCall
Coolidge
Frederick H. Prince
State
Mrs. Edwards
Chateau Thierry
Hyatt
Major Hyatt
St. Mihiel
England
Neufchateau
Cannions
Edwards
New England
Commonwealth
Yankee Division: New England Guards Form 26th Division
A Washington telegram orders the 26th Division drawn from New England National Guard to be organized under a new table of organization. The speaker recounts selecting four regiments, amalgamating vast units into a 7800 to 383000 men formation, and coordinating seven moves in 64 trains despite doubts.
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Washington
Ayer
Hodges
Devens
France
Camp Greene
North Carolina
War Department
National Guard of
New England
Shelton
Red Cross
Congress
Quit Meat When Kidneys Bother
Promote kidney flushing by avoiding meat to reduce uric acid buildup. Recommends Jad Salts as a safe, inexpensive remedy to purify blood and prevent bladder weakness.
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General Edwards
Snd
Jara
Armistics
101St
102D
103D
104Th
Logan and
Sherburne
Colonel Logan
John H. Sherburne
Navy
St. Botolph Street
Northeast
Jonathan Edwards
26Th
Het
Chemin-des-Dames
Peters
Copley- Plaza
Hall of Flags
State House
City Club
Algonquin Club
Copley Plaza
Symphony Halls
Associated Industries of
101St Signal Battalion
1011St Engineers
11St Motor Section
Department
Massachusetts Coast Artillery
Cocquedon
List Highland
Cambra Front
Ulster Division
Chemin Des Dames
102D Infantry
Connecticut Regiment
Arras
Amiens
Sassons
Chateau
Hik Ae
al Aon
Massachusetts Institute OF Technology
Cambridge
Mass
Wits
Thomas A. Edison
America
A. L. Merrill
Talion
Western Front
Kondon’s
Kondon
Thomas MN
Kenyon
Gatarrhal
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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