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Thirty-Six Heroes Awarded Medals by Carnegie Body
The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission in Pittsburgh honored thirty six acts of bravery. Eight rescuers died, others received bronze or silver medals, with pensions or education funds granted to dependents. Notable honorees include James Benoit of Collinsville
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Carnegie Body
Associated Press
Pittsburch
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
James Benoit
Collinsville
Conn
Harald L. Richard
McKellar Street
Chillicothe
Paint Creek
Arthur G. Sheridan
McKellar Avenus
Richard
Joseph D. Shephern
Seguin
Wash
Tone
Dexter McLellan
Tsven Second Street
Oakland
Cal
Fruitland
Samuel A. Spencer
Hestreet
Vancouver
B. G
Ewo
James Baillargeon
Fairhaven
Mass
New Bedford
Joseph Feher
Gridgenort
Cann
Eric