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May 27, 2012January 17, 2013 Maryann Barnes

Photo of the Week – Decoration Day, May 1931

This photo taken in May of 1931 on Decoration Day, shows the grave marker of Paris W. Albert (1836-1913) buried at Cassel Cemetery, York Haven, York County, PA. He served in Company B of the 12th Regiment, Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry (also called 41st Volunteers). His wife, Susan Daugherty Albert, is also buried here. This picture … Continue reading Photo of the Week – Decoration Day, May 1931

May 14, 2012November 10, 2012 Maryann Barnes

Photo of the Week – Camp Gordon, GA, 1943

This photo shows James F. Doran, from Harrison, NJ, at age 23, looking young and handsome while in basic training for the Army in 1943. He was in the 4th  "Ivy" Division, at that time called the 4th Motorized Division. On the back is written:  Camp Gordon, Co. I, 12th Inf., August, Ga. After training … Continue reading Photo of the Week – Camp Gordon, GA, 1943

March 22, 2012June 20, 2012 Maryann Barnes

Photograph of the Week – Gold Star Family WWII – Harrison, NJ

During World War II the town of Harrison, in Hudson County, NJ, lost 64 young men in the conflict.  Here is a photo of John J. Doran before signing up for service, while he was in the Civilian Conservation Corp in Montana. He looks so handsome, strong, carefree, and happy. And this is just the … Continue reading Photograph of the Week – Gold Star Family WWII – Harrison, NJ

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      • Doran: Miscellaneous lists
      • World War I Casualties: Dorans from Belfast area
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      • Elizabeth “Aunt Lizzie” Hall
      • Hall surname in City Directories of Belfast, Northern Ireland
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