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McFarland, George W.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George W. McFarland, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 320th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, A.E.F., near Brieulles, France, September 28, 1918. When the Germans counterattacked with a superior number in the Bois-de-Donovan, Corporal McFarland went from post to post under intense machine-gun and artillery fire, collecting all available rifle grenades in the platoon. Although he was seriously wounded by a machine-gun bullet, he continued on duty until his platoon was relieved several hours later.

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  General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Latrobe, Pennsylvania

*McFarling, George

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George McFarling, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., near Cierges, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 31, 1918. Although he was himself severely wounded, Private McFarling crawled over to an exposed and dangerous place to render first aid to a seriously wounded comrade, and while doing so received a fatal wound.

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  General Orders No. No. 116, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: Flint, Michigan

McGainey, Hugh P.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Hugh P. McGainey, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France, October 8 - 15, 1918. In the Bois-de-Consenvoye, east of the Meuse, Sergeant McGainey, in command of his platoon, led his men, under heavy machine-gun fire, and captured approximately 500 prisoners, three fieldpieces, and many machine-guns. On October 15 he voluntarily exposed himself to warn his men against gas, and was wounded by shrapnel. He refused to go to the hospital until ordered to do so by the medical officer.

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  General Orders No. 3, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland

McGarry, Patrick L.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Patrick L. McGarry, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery B, 109th Field Artillery, 28th Division, A.E.F., near Fismes, France, September 5, 1918. Seeing a wounded comrade lying in an open field swept by an enemy barrage, he showed marked personal bravery in going to the rescue. Forced to expose himself to enemy fire to aid his companions, he himself was mortally wounded.

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  General Orders 64, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Duryea, Pennsylvania

McGarty, Michael J.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Michael J. McGarty, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 306th Machine-Gun Battalion, 77th Division, A.E.F., at Chevieres, near Grand Pre, France, October 14, 1918. With utter disregard for his own personal safety Sergeant McGarty went forward under heavy enemy machine-gun fire to rescue a severely wounded officer, and displayed extraordinary heroism in action by helping to carry him to a place of safety.

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  General Orders No. No. 13, War Department, 1929
  

Home Town: Brooklyn, New York

McGay, George H.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George H. McGay, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, A.E.F., near Thiaucourt, France, September 12, 1918. Organizing a group of 20 men, who had become separated from their organizations, Lieutenant McGay, under machine-gun fire, attacked a strongly entrenched position, defended by a greatly superior number of the enemy, killing three of the hostile force, and capturing 25, together with, four machine-guns.

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  General Orders 98, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: New York, New York

*McGeary, John

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John McGeary, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., near Villers- sur-Fere, France, on August 1, 1918. During this action Private McGeary left his shelter and went out into heavy shell and machine-gun fire to rescue a wounded comrade, receiving fatal wounds in the attempt.

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  General Orders No. 88, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: New York, New York

McGee, Edward

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Edward McGee, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 353d Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., in the Bois- de-Barricourt, France, November 1 - 2, 1918. When volunteers were called for to maintain liaison with the assault battalion during heavy shell and machine-gun fire, Private McGee volunteered and successfully carried out five such missions.

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  General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Logan, Kansas

McGee, Lawrence T.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lawrence T. McGee, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 109th Machine-Gun Battalion, 28th Division, A.E.F., at Fismes, France, August 12, 1918. Seeing a wounded soldier in an ambulance which had broken down while crossing a small bridge, in plain view of the enemy and under heavy artillery fire, Private McGee went to his rescue, and, assisted by another soldier, carried out the wounded man under intense shell fire one-and-one-half miles to a dressing station.

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  General Orders No. No. 3, War Department, 1922
  

Home Town: Allentown, Pennsylvania

McGill, Don R.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Don R. McGill, Captain (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 308th Trench Mortar Battery, 158th Field Artillery Brigade, 83d Division, A.E.F., near Brabant sur Meuse, France, October 23, 1918. Due to the untiring energy and determination of Captain McGill, eight 6-inch mortars and ammunition were transported to within 800 meters of the enemy lines, greatly aiding in the preparatory artillery bombardment. Although 15 of the 55 men engaged were killed, 13 wounded, and four gassed, the mortars were kept in action until the last one was destroyed by enemy fire.

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  General Orders No. 32, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Nelsonville, Ohio

McGinnis, George E.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George E. McGinnis, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 110th Ambulance Company, 103d Sanitary Train, 28th Division, A.E.F., at Fismette, France, August 9 - 10, 1918. During the night of the 9th of August, Captain McGinnis, with complete disregard of his personal safety, made a reconnaissance under fire and located a line of evacuation for ambulances from Fismette, and on the morning of the 10th of August, under shell fire, he personally repaired the bridge between Fismes and Fismette, thereby making possible the evacuation of 28 wounded men.

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  General Orders No. 15, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

McGinnis, William H.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William H. McGinnis, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 12th Machine-Gun Battalion, 4th Division, A.E.F., near Chery-Chartreuve, France, August 10, 1918. An incendiary shell exploded near a large ammunition dump, near which his company was resting, wounding several of his comrades and setting fire to a portion of the dump. While a second explosion was imminent, Corporal McGinnis rushed into the flames and dragged a wounded man to safety.

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  General Orders No. 50, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Beckley, West Virginia

McGinty, John J.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John J. McGinty, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 344th Tank Battalion, Tank Corps, A.E.F., at Varennes, France, September 26, 1918. Gathering several scattered infantrymen, Sergeant McGinty led them into the town of Varennes ahead of the tanks and captured a number of prisoners. He then withdrew to the outskirts of the town to direct the advance of several tanks which had arrived. Returning to the attack on foot, he continued forward until a wound compelled him to retire.

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  General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Carbondale, Pennsylvania

*McGlinchey, William J.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William J. McGlinchey, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 305th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, A.E.F., near Carrefour-de-Meurrussons, France, September 28, 1918. While his platoon was being heavily bombarded, Sergeant McGlinchey left his place of safety and quiet to rescue a wounded comrade. In attempting this valiant deed, Sergeant McGlinchey lost his own life.

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  General Orders No. 44, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Brooklyn, New York

*McGlue, John R.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John R. McGlue, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, A.E.F., near Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. Private first Class McGlue, with Mechanic Copeland, left the protection of a trench and, in the face of heavy machine-gun and grenade fire, went in advance of our lines to rescue a wounded comrade. They were exposed to heavy fire from the time they left the trench. Private McGlue was killed as he and his companion were returning to the trench with the succored wounded comrade.

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  General Orders No. No. 16, War Department, 1920
  

Home Town: Brooklyn, New York

McGowan, Francis

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Francis McGowan, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Bois-de-St. Remy, France, September 12, 1918. Accompanying two other soldiers, Sergeant McGowan rushed forward in advance of his lines, exposed to heavy machine-gun fire, and attacked an enemy machine- gun stronghold which was halting the progress of his platoon. He succeeded in capturing two guns and six of the crew who were manning them.

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  General Orders No. 26, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Waltham, Massachusetts

McGrath, Henry John

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Henry John McGrath, Second Lieutenant (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism while serving with Quartermaster Corps, Army Transportation Service, A.E.F., in action between the United States Army chartered transport Amphion and an enemy submarine on the high seas on 12 October 1918. In the face of heavy enemy shell fire Second Lieutenant McGrath took charge of and directed the laying of fire hose along the deck and extinguished a fire which had been started by an exploding shell. Exposing himself to exploding shells and without regard for his personal safety, he carried a wounded seaman across the shell-swept deck to a place of safety. During the entire engagement, which lasted one hour and 20 minutes, this officer displayed great coolness, going from place to place about the ship and encouraging the crew at a time when encouragement was sorely needed. His coolness and the effective manner with which he gave orders inspired everyone and greatly aided the escape of the Amphion.

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  General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Jacksonville, Florida

McGraw, Joe W.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joe W. McGraw, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 145th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, A.E.F., near Hearne, Belgium, November 4, 1918. Private McGraw displayed exceptional personal bravery when, with one other soldier, he went to the aid of a comrade who had been attacked and wounded by a patrol of eight Germans, putting the patrol to flight and rescuing the wounded man.

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  General Orders No. 59, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: McGraw, Ohio

McGuire, Earl R.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Earl R. McGuire, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Belleau, France, July 18, 1918. After being severely wounded in the head Sergeant McGuire struggled to his feet and led his platoon forward, instilling courage and confidence in his men.

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  General Orders No. No. 125, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: Greenfield, Massachusetts

McGuire, James

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James McGuire, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 312th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near Talma Farm, France, October 23, 1918. Without regard for his own danger, Sergeant McGuire went to the rescue of a wounded comrade to the aid station, crossing and repressing an area swept by intense artillery and machine-gun fire, and under the direct observation of the enemy.

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  General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Newark, New Jersey

McGuire, James, Jr.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James McGuire, Jr., Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 326th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, A.E.F., near St. Juvin, France, October 17, 1918. With exceptional gallantry, Private McGuire voluntarily went out into an area swept by heavy machine-gun fire to rescue a wounded sergeant, and succeeded in carrying the latter a considerable distance through heavy fire to a first-aid station.

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  General Orders No. 46, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: New Haven, Connecticut

McGuire, Leo F.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Leo F. McGuire, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Section No. 647, Ambulance Service, A.E.F., near Seicheprey, France, April 19, 1918. Private First Class McGuire was on duty as driver of an ambulance at an advanced post. During April 19 and 20 he made several trips to and from a dressing station reached by an exposed road in daylight for the purpose of bringing back wounded. On one of these trips the ambulance was blown from the road by the explosion of a shell and he was knocked unconscious by the shock. On recovering consciousness he returned on foot. Although suffering from an injury in the back and not yet recovered from the shock, he wished to return to duty the afternoon of the same day, but was not permitted to do so by the medical officers until the afternoon of the following day.

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  General Orders No. No. 129, War Department, 1918
  

Home Town: Tulsa, Oklahoma

McGuire, Maurice J.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maurice J. McGuire, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., near St. Agnan, France, July 16, 1918. Although painfully wounded shortly after his platoon began an attack, Captain McGuire (then lieutenant) refused to be evacuated until his command was ordered to withdraw. He then saw that their position was firmly held before going to the rear for treatment. His personal heroism was an inspiration to his men.

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  General Orders 71, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Scranton, Pennsylvania

McGuirk, Harry

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Harry McGuirk, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 116th Ambulance Company, 104th Sanitary Train, 29th Division, A.E.F., near Haumont, France, October 11, 1918. Corporal McGuirk worked for four days, fearlessly exposing himself to heavy enemy fire in administering first aid and directing the evacuation of the wounded. By his conspicuous bravery and untiring energy he was an example to his men.

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  General Orders 7, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Principio Furnace, Maryland

*McGuirl, Bernard

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Bernard McGuirl, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, A.E.F., near Verdun, France, October 23, 1918. While leading a squad of ammunition carriers, Corporal McGuirl was severely wounded. After a tourniquet had been applied to his wounds he ordered the second in command to continue with the work, refusing the aid of his comrades until their mission had been completed. While on his way to a hospital Corporal McGuirl died of his wounds.

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  General Orders No. 21, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Fitchburg, Massachusetts

McHale, Thomas J.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Thomas J. McHale, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 110th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, A.E.F., at the Bois-de-Grimpettes, near Sergy, France, July 30, 1918. When the attack on the Bois-de-Grimpettes was held up by heavy enemy machine-gun and artillery fire, Private McHale volunteered to locate the enemy machine-gun nests. After locating the enemy's positions he returned and with a platoon charged and cleared the nests, killing many of the crew, and successfully led the platoon to the outer edge of the woods where it was found that the enemy was preparing for a counterattack. Private McHale returned and guided his company to the position occupied by the platoon where it later repulsed the enemy counterattack. The courage, judgment, and leadership displayed by Private McHale were a great inspiration to the other members of the command.

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  General Orders No. No. 16, War Department, 1929
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

*McHenry, John, Jr.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to John McHenry, Jr., First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Vierzy, France, July 19, 1918. Lieutenant McHenry led his platoon through heavy machine-gun and artillery fire until he fell severely wounded. On October 3, 1918, while leading his platoon in the attack on the strongly fortified enemy position before Blanc Mont, he fell mortally wounded.

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  General Order No. 60, War Department, 1920
  

Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland

McIlwain, William

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William McIlwain, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 308th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 77th Division, A.E.F., near Bazoches, France, August 27, 1918. From the south side of the Vesle, Lieutenant McIlwain volunteered to accompany the attacking platoons in the attack on the town of Bazoches. He crossed the river under heavy enemy artillery and machine-gun fire and entered the town. With utter disregard for his own personal danger Lieutenant McIlwain remained at the front caring for the wounded, without shelter, under direct enemy machine-gun fire, refusing to seek shelter until after all of the wounded had been evacuated.

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  General Orders No. No. 16, War Department, 1929
  

Home Town: Lone Wolf, Oklahoma

McInerney, James L.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James L. McInerney, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery F, 107th Field Artillery, 28th Division, A.E.F., at Fismette, France, August 20, 1918. When the battery to which Private McInerney belonged was changing position at midnight, the detail carrying the supplied was struck by a salvo from an enemy artillery barrage, killing two and wounding several men of the detail. When volunteers were called for by the commanding officer to remove the dead and wounded, Private McInerney was one of the first to volunteer. Private McInerney secured a team and wagon and placed it in a sheltered position. He then made three successive trips across an enemy shell-swept area of three or four hundred yards, each time carrying one of the seriously wounded men to the wagon. On the fourth trip he led five of the less seriously wounded to the sheltered position. After placing the eight men in his wagon he drove with them to the field hospital and later to the hospital at Cohan.

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  General Orders No. No. 16, War Department, 1929
  

Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

McIntyre, Donald R.

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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Donald R. McIntyre, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 310th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., near Thiaucourt, France, September 18, 1918. Seeing one of his men lying wounded in a shell hole in front of his main line, Lieutenant McIntyre passed through an intense barrage to his aid. Having bandaged his wounds, he brought back his mate to a place of safety.

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  General Orders No. 37, War Department, 1919
  

Home Town: Springfield, Massachusetts

McIntyre, Eugene

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