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Memorial customs for returning U S soldiers dead at Hoboken
The article describes the process of honoring overseas servicemen at Hoboken when their bodies arrive. It covers the Pier of the Dead, military escorts, telegrams to relatives, and distribution to final graves. It notes the roles of the Quartermaster, War Department, Red Cross, and Travelers Aid in coordinating transport, escorts, and memorial services.
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Mp Cuty
Somme
Tinttad
Tne
New York
Hobokées
Military Guard of Honor
Thirteenth
United States Infantry
Cer
Hoboken
Catter States
Congress
Omcers
Stemas Mone
Transportation Division
Néaféet
Eins
Eaving Hoboken
Atlanta
Arlington
Tench
Frota
Red Cross
Wetneastmten Trem
Fort Myer
Iit