Bad Boys Rise to Heroic Ranks in War
The story follows Job Henry Drain and William Fuller two youths once labeled troublesome who rise to heroism in World War I Drain a Royal Field Artillery driver and Fuller a Royal Welsh Lance Corporal earn the Victoria Cross for bravery at La Chapelle and other battles Their transformation from disreputable students to national heroes highlights their grit and military skill.
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Job Henry Thorn
87Th Battery
Royal Artillery
William Fuller
Royal Welsh Regiment
Horkney
Swansea
England
Barking
Essex
Wales
Drain
Fuller
Royal Field Artillery
Bob
France
Mons
la Chateau
Frederick Luke
From Bad Boy to Victoria Cross Hero in War’s Wake
The piece tells how Drain and Fuller, once derided as unruly youths, earned Victoria Crosses for valor in World War I. Drain, praised by Barking and Walthamstow officials, and Fuller, Swansea’s former troublemaker, both saved lives under heavy fire at the Aisne. Swansea authorities erect a brass plate honoring Fuller’s act and dispatch.
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Drain
Barking
Walthamstow
Vv. C
Fuller
Swansea
Swanecea
Royal Welch Regiment
Kipling
the Aisne
Chivy
Royal Welch
Huggard
V. C
Wastrals
Scottish Rite Masons Plan January Reception and Dances
Society notes detail a reception and dance by the Scottish Rite Masons of Cumberland on January 22. January 26 marks the Salem Royal Arch Chapter installation and banquet, with a monthly dance the following evening. Also recorded are social events: Mr and Mrs Rawley K Swayne hosting a dinner for Robert Lyons of Harrisonsburg and Edward R Neff, and a farewell party in Ridgeley for Amanda and Alice Valentine as they relocate to a farm near Cumberland.
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Masons
Cumberland
Salem Royal Arch
Rawley K. Swayne
Robert Lyons
Harrrinsburg
Edward R. Neff
Ridgeley
Amanda
Alice Valentine
Frank Valentine
Balti more and Ohio lowers common dividend in New York meeting
The Baltimore and Ohio directors cut the common stock dividend from 3 percent to 2 percent for the half year while declaring 2 percent on the preferred. Dividends are payable March 1 to stockholders of record February 1. The board cited declining gross revenues and a net earnings shortfall of about $500000 below the amount needed for the dividend.
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New York
Baltimore and Ohio
Administratrix Notice of John Miller Estate Administration
Administration granted by the Orphans Court of Allegany County Maryland to Fannie Miller for John Miller late of Allegany County. Creditors must present claims by January 8 1915 and debtors pay promptly to the administrator E Miller.
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Orphans' Court
Ally County
Maryland
John Miller
Allegany County
Fanni
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