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Walter Kaufmann and Edward W. Madeira articlesEntry/Object ID
2013.13.1.78a-bDescription
Clippings and memorabilia from World War I scrapbook compiled by Dr. Naaman H. Keyser, page 76.
Two full articles are glued to this page, in addition to the last several paragraphs of an article begun on page 75.
The first article, "Philadelphian Wins D. S. C." [76a] proudly exclaims "Germantown Boy Displayed Bravery in Carrying Messages," and continues with "For bravery displayed in carrying messages through heavy bombardment from Jaulgonne to La Channel, Julu 36, Corporal Walter Kaufmann, a member of the Fourth United States Infantry, now in the army of occupation in Meisenheim, Coblenz [Koblenz], was presented with the Distinguished Service Cross. The news of the awarding of the honor emblem was received this week by Corporal Kaufmann's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kaufmann, 1302 East Chelten avenue, Germantown, in a letter from their son."
The second article, "Captain Madeira Honored" notes: "Captain Edward W. Madeira, son of Mrs. Louis C. Madeira, of School Lane, Germantown, won special commendation for bravery in rescuing wonded soldiers under heavy fire, according to word received today from Washington... Before entering the service Captain Madeira was practicing law in the office of John C. Clark, 321 Chestnut street. He is a graduate of the Law School of the University of Pennsylvania, class of 1915." Both articles include a black and white photograph of their respective subjects.
Pages are 7.5 x 10".Photograph Details
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GHS Scrapbook CollectionMade/Created
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