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William McKenna

WM. T. MCKENNA

SOLDIER BOY ACCORDED HONOR IN HIS HOME TOWN AT FUNERAL

ONE OF THE FIRST TO ENTER SERVICE FROM GLADWIN

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DEATH RESULT FROM INJURIES IN WAR

   The body of William Thomas McKenna, who died at Fort Bayard, New Mexico, Jan. 23, was brought to Gladwin Monday night by train, and was taken to the home of Dr. A. O. Boulton, where it lay in state until the funeral which took place at Sacred Heart church Wednesday morning, the solemn requiem mass being celebrated by Rev. Father Van Colen. The church was crowded to overflowing to do honor to the young soldier boy, who lost his life from injuries and exposure sustained on the battlefields of the World War, in which he was wounded five times and gassed once.

   Father Van Colen delivered an eloquent address in which he paid high tribute to the patriotism of the deceased. Photo Insert.

 
 
Personal Information
Death Date
Burial/Final Location
Service
01/23/1924
Highland Cemetery, Gladwin, MI
32nd Red Arrow Div. Co. M. WWI
 
Publication Information
Pub. Date
Publication
Pub. Page
01/31/1924
Gladwin County Record, Gladwin, MI
P:1 C:2
 
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January 2005
Tom Ladner
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