Photograph of 1st Lt. Thomas J. Abernethy, 147th Aero Squadron, accompanied by Boston Globe cut slip

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1917-1919?
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Photos are primarily of members of the 101st Field Artillery, 101st Engineers, 102nd Field Artillery and 104th Infantry of the 26th (Yankee) Division.
Cut Slip: Name: Lt. Thomas J. Abernethy, West Pembroke, Maine; Who He Is: In France with 147th Squadron; Where From: West Pembroke, Maine; With Story on: Cited for bravery; Written by: Fred G. Milliken; Date of Event: This week; Return Photo to: Keep; Not used; To Be Used: Friday am.
Cut Slip: Lieutenant Thomas J. Abernethy, West Pembroke, Washingtin Co. Maine. Son of James Abernethy, prominent sardine factory owner and canner at West Pembroke, 14 miles from Eastport. Born at Eastport 23 years ago, educated at schools of Pembroke. Graduate Harvard College, early 1917. Attended Harvard Military Training Camp. Enlisted in the U.S. Flying Corps July 1917. Received his commission Jan. 1918. Went to France March 1918 with 147th Squadron. Officially credited with bringing down three hun planes, and one unofficially. Cited for bravery. Married early 1918 to Miss Edna Stoddard of West Pembroke. From Fred G. Milliken, Eastport, Maine.
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Presented to the State Library by the Boston Globe, July 2, 1935.
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Globe Newspaper Co.
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