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Wichita Pays Tribute as Officer Carrigan is Killed
Lieutenant Alfred H. Carrigan Jr. of Wichita Falls, a popular local officer, is reported killed in action overseas. The letter from Captain Durcan Perkins honors Carrigan’s service, noting his Texas roots, college start at the University of Texas, and rapid rise in the Texas National Guard before joining U.S. Army service. The community mourns a son of prominent local families, with prayers for his family and legacy.
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Ornon
Wilbarger
Durcan M. Aerkins
Laniduarfignty
Abol Pat
Wes
Pexas
Prank Kell
Texas
M. Perkins
U.S. Army
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Pat Carrigan
University of Texas
Leon Springs
Wichita Falls
Carrigany
Barwise
Carter McGregor
Elizabeth
Carrigan
Joe Carrigan
Air Service
Camp Dick
Dallas
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