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December 12, 1943
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Two veterans of the 1898 Battle of Manila, John J. Gallagher and William J. McDonald, reunited after 44 years at a veterans' meeting in Boston, despite living just three streets apart in Dorchester since 1899. Gallagher relayed Dewey's famous order to fire; McDonald escorted Filipino leader Aguinaldo to the flagship.
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BOSTON, Dec. 11 (UP)—Here's another one of those "it's a small world" yarns.
Two veterans of the battle of Manila—John J. Gallagher and William J. McDonald—met recently at veterans' meeting for the first time in 44 years. Gallagher helped transmit Admiral Dewey's famous message, "You may fire when ready, Gridley," and McDonald was assigned to escort Aguinaldo, Filipino insurrectionist leader, to Dewey's flagship.
The two had lived within three streets of each other in Dorchester for many years, but had not met since 1899.
BOSTON, Dec. 11 (UP)—Here's another one of those "it's a small world" yarns.
Two veterans of the battle of Manila—John J. Gallagher and William J. McDonald—met recently at veterans' meeting for the first time in 44 years. Gallagher helped transmit Admiral Dewey's famous message, "You may fire when ready, Gridley," and McDonald was assigned to escort Aguinaldo, Filipino insurrectionist leader, to Dewey's flagship.
The two had lived within three streets of each other in Dorchester for many years, but had not met since 1899.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Fate Providence
What keywords are associated?
Veterans Reunion
Battle Of Manila
Small World Coincidence
Dorchester Neighbors
Admiral Dewey
What entities or persons were involved?
John J. Gallagher
William J. Mcdonald
Admiral Dewey
Aguinaldo
Where did it happen?
Dorchester, Boston
Story Details
Key Persons
John J. Gallagher
William J. Mcdonald
Admiral Dewey
Aguinaldo
Location
Dorchester, Boston
Event Date
Recently; Since 1899
Story Details
Two veterans reunite after 44 years despite living nearby, sharing roles in the Battle of Manila: one transmitted Dewey's order to fire, the other escorted Aguinaldo.