This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Carnegie Hero Medals and War Time Tobacco Gifts
The Carnegie Hero Fund has logged 39 500 applications since 1904 with 3 200 grants. Bronze medals total 2 627, silver 554, gold 19, the only gold in 25 years went to Charles Coe's family from Burkburnett Texas for a 1923 fire rescue that cost him his life. Soldiers in camp prefer cigarettes with Camel leading sales in Army Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard records though Prince Albert tobacco is also sold as a popular gift for service members. Local tobacconists promote Camels and Prince Albert as suitable gifts near month end.
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Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Collier’s
Charles Coe
Burkburnett
Texas
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Prince Albert
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