Memorial for George Washington planned in Washington
The article describes a proposed George Washington Memorial Association plan to build a grand memorial in Washington, a temple like center housing a museum and library, with halls for national gatherings and rooms for veterans and patriotic societies. It notes Wilson's support and ongoing fundraising from individuals and groups nationwide.
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Fean
Societies of
Union
Wilson
Mrs. Dimock
George Washington Memorial Association
Henry F. Dimock
Washington, D. C
Frank Northrop
New York
Permanent Fund
Charles J. Bell
National Council
Supreme Court
Congress
Freedom on the Seas Sparks Debate and Travel Grief
The remark questions freedom at sea and a passenger’s wish for unconfined travel, contrasting the ideal with the reality of confinement in a stateroom and seasickness aboard a voyage. The exchange highlights rights and discomfort in maritime travel.
Ampurirca's Immortals Hero Dies in Machine Gun Nest Rush
Ampurirca's Immortals suffered a fatal loss during a rush on a fifth machine gun nest. The fallen soldier showed great courage and devotion to duty in leading the advance of his company. His home address was Kelly Lake, Minnesota.
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Kelly Lake
Minn
Notable American Bravery Praised by Pershing Staff
Military men from other nations marveled at the fighting qualities and peaceable land of America. Pershing's fighters showed remarkable spirit in battle as thousands earned foreign decorations and the Distinguished Service Cross for supreme heroism or self sacrifice. The Pershing staff selected notable cases of bravery for commendation.
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America
Land of Peace
Pershing
Emory J. Pike Decorated for Valor in France
Lieut. Col. Emory J. Pike of the 82nd Division was cited for conspicuous gallantry near Vandieres France on September 15 1918. He aided reorganizing disorganized infantry held a post despite wounds and bombardment and died from his injuries. His daughter Martha Agnes Pike resides in Des Moines Iowa.
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Emory J. Pike
Vandieres
France
Pike
Martha Agnes Pike
Des Moines
Private Harold I Johnston Earns Distinguished Service Cross
Harold I Johnston private co A 356th Infantry earned the Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry near Peuilly France on November 9 1918. He swam the Meuse River with another soldier to reconnoiter enemy positions and returned after a severe struggle. His mother Mrs Belle Renshaw resides in Denver Colorado.
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Johnston
Peuilly
France
Meuse
Belle Renshaw
Denver
Colo
James A Sheret Won War Medal for Gallantry in France
James A Sheret of Company F 108th Infantry earned a high honor for conspicuous gallantry near Roussoy France on September 29 1918 as he sacrificed his life in action His mother resided at 28 West Park Street Albion New York after the deed was reported.
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Roussoy
France
Sheret
West Park Street
Albion
N. Y
Heroic deeds of WWI soldiers from the 117th and 138th infantry
Corporal Lansford of Company M 117th Infantry and Private Wold of Company I 138th Infantry were recognized posthumously for valor in France. Lansford died after aiding his unit near Bellicourt on October 7 1918. Wold, who died September 26 1928, bravely helped his company advance by silencing enemy machine guns.
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Co. 1
138Th Infantry
Wold
Deen
Heroic Private Causland Dies In Action At Front
Private Causland from Anacortes Washington displayed extraordinary valor when his unit's gun ran dry under heavy fire. He sprinted through shellfire to bring two boxes of ammunition to the emplacement, was killed instantly by a machine gun bullet, leaving behind a record of courage.
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Causland
Lll
Anacontes
Wash
Corporal Harry J. Davis Receives Distinguished Service Cross
Corporal Harry J. Davis of Company D, 60th Infantry earned the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism at Cunel France on October 14, 1918. He rushed through machine gun fire to attack an enemy nest, killed two gunners, and enabled his platoon’s advance though he was wounded. Davis hailed from Philadelphia.
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60Th Infantry
Davis
Cunel
France
Det
Corp
Philadelphia
Corporal John Pratt Receives Gallantry Decoration in France
Corporal John Pratt of Company L 166th Infantry earned a Bronze Star for conspicuous gallantry near Chevenges France on November 7 1918. Under heavy shelling he crawled under fire to aid two severely wounded soldiers, then dragged them to a dressing station. His home is Toledo Ohio.
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Pratt
Chevenges
France
Toledo, O
Two World War I Heroes Awarded Distinguished Service Cross
Second Lieutenant Harry C Sessions of Company 1 S72nd Infantry earned the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery near Bussy Farm France. He cut a large opening through enemy wire under heavy fire despite being wounded and helped secure a critical advance. Sergeant Katz of Company C 363d Infantry received the DSC for conspicuous gallantry near Bellsefontaine France on September 26 1918 after crossing exposed ground to aid a wounded comrade during a retreat.
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Lieut
Sessions
Umusual
Bussy Farm
France
363D
Sergt
Katz
Bellsefontaine
Kats
Private Meyer Living With Father in New York City Home
Private Meyer resides with his father Gustave Meyer at 262 West 127th Street in New York City. The note places the service member in a civilian address while detailing family residence.
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Private Meyer
Gustave Meyer
West 127Th Street
New York City
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George Washington Memorial Building
Rupert Thughes
Rae
Washington
Lafayette
United States
Republic
Aetin
Chacleat
Washington and Lee
Woodrow Wilson
Settatte
Board of Regents
Smithsonian Institution
The
Ampurirca’s Immortals
82Nd Division
Harold I. Johnston
Co. A
356Th Infantry
James A. Sheret
108Th Infantry
Bedford B. Lunsford
117Th Infantry
Lansford
Bellicourt
Lunsford
Harry L. Causland
Harry J. Davis
John Pratt
166Th Infantry
Harry C. Sessions
S72nd Infantry
Philip C. Katz
Albert Meyer
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