Gunner Depew Finds Valor in Gallipoli and War Service
Albert N. Depew recalls naval service rising to chief petty officer first class and wartime exploits. He joins the Foreign Legion then serves on Cassard earning honors before transferring to land forces. He fights at Dixmude Upper trench and over the top, wounded in a fierce engagement, then returns to duty aboard Cassard for Dardanelles operations.
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Albert N. Depew
United States Navy
Navy
France
Foreign Legion
Flanders Front
Dixmude
Depew
Cassard
Dardanelles
Gallipeli Peniecula
Tittle
Cape Helles
Gibraltar
Malta
Elisabeth
England
Joe
Lizzie
Goliath
Prince George
Gaba Tepe
Albion
H. M.S. Canopus
Canopus
Davy
I Remember Gallipoli Dardanelles Convoy Missions
An account of twelve Dardanelles trips aboard the Cassard detailing storms at V beach capsizing fears and a sailor’s close call with a wave a man overboard and propeller casualties. The narrative covers submarine scares battles with mines and periscopes and crew responses during the Gallipoli campaign including Queen Elizabeth and Anzacs.
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Dardanelles
Cassard
V" Beach
Spagasa Secaar
Brest
Garley
Cape Helles
Depew Volunteers for Gallipoli Duty in Trenches
A dramatic wartime scene follows Depew who volunteers for service at Gallipoli and endures trench hardship. He discovers Hiepal a victim of enemy frightfulness after a battle, with the next installment promising further continuation.
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Depew
Gallipoli
Hiepal
Martial Law Defined as Abrogation of Civil Law
The term martial law is described as not a law in the usual sense but an order that supersedes civil law. It is used in extreme peril when ordinary administration cannot safeguard the public welfare or safety requires extraordinary government measures.
Rocking a Baby Benign No More Say Sailor’s Warns
An Exchange lament argues that modern science bans rocking babies claiming it harms sleep and development though rocking soothed infants with lullabies. The writer contends only a sea born child on a long voyage survives this new rule.
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