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Oklahoma Paper In Comment,In connection with this citation; a recent-issue of an Alva, Okla., papersaid*Captain McCormick is the son of Rev, and Mrs, E. V. McCormick, who formerly resided here but are now living at Kearney, Neb,, the elder Mr, ‘McCormick having resigned as pastor of the Christian church here to accept a similar place at Kearney. Capt. McCormick never lived here, but has been in Alva several times on visits. - His brother John is here now,“While we have never been able to get full particulars of the dangers Captain • McCormick encountered, we recall the Rev. Mr. McCormick speaking of the matter; but he himself could givo no particulars. That the captain has been cited for bravery by the War department is * sufficient cause for his. parents to feel very proud of him,”Nome to be Engraved on Metals, v A date number Of the . Pally, Ofclft*homM Oklahoma City, published Oapt£ McCormick's picture and cita* tioa^and gave his age as §6 years.- The oaptalu is having his name en* graved oh tha two medals he'has re* ceived* While very modest ebncerfK ihg^hts achiaybteahts in the war,* h|‘ naturally prises these notable decorations hlsto ' *u wThe captgiU is one of Jhree ^ chih dren of tbb Rev, and Mrs- MePor* mick, The other two, a hoy. and a. giteare both younger than •y.I.-'C:-.
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Kossuth County Advance
Algona, Iowa, US
Thu, Aug 14, 1919
Page 7
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Algona L.
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