Army and Navy Register Publishing Company (1879-1948) Army and Navy Register [Vol. 42, no. 1449 (September 21, 1907)]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03804.43 Author/Creator: Army and Navy Register Publishing Company (1879-1948) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Newspaper Date: 21 September 1907 Pagination: 2 p. ; 38.9 x 26.4 cm. Order a Copy
Most of this issue it taken up with an obituary of Rear Admiral John G. Walker titled "Death of Rear Admiral Walker." It includes a large photograph of Walker in his dress uniform with a very large mustache. Obit says his ashes will be buried in Arlington Cemetery. He was survived by his wife and 5 children. Issue also has an article titled "Medal Winners in Markmanship," giving the results of a rifle contest at Fort Niagara, New York. Large masthead on recto has an image of an eagle holding an American flag along with the symbols of each branch of service. Each issue is 15 cents a copy.
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