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That's Real Neighborly funeral leave verified
The Army sought verification from Red Cross for Pvt Rich to extend leave to attend the funeral of his cousin and wife killed in a New Jersey auto accident. Red Cross wired Harrisburg and Middletown offices after Western Union intervened, enabling the extension.
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Red Cross
Western Union Telegraph Co
Kia Hammons
Richard L. Rich
Baltimore St
New Jersey
Army
Harrisburg
Neral
Fed Cross