Memorial event today (11/07/24) at 9 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway to honor Lawrence J. Clark.
This program will include the placing of a Memorial Wreath for the day, the playing of Taps, a salute from those present, and a reading of whatever history may be available for that veteran. This is a way of keeping the memory of that veteran alive.
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Lawrence J. Clark PVT. U. S. Army WWI
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| WWI doughboy memorial |
For eight years he was a Massachusetts resident, working for the American Felt Company before entering the service.
He was said to be one of Franklin's most ardent sportsmen. He was noted for his golfing ability having won the Franklin Country Club Round Robin twice, before answering the call to colors.
He entered the Army on October 45, 1917 joining Company 1, 302 Infantry Regiment, 76th Division,. He transferred on Feb 4, 1918 to Company L, 61st Infantry Regiment 5th Division and departed for Europe on April 16th 1918.
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For the full published series of Fallen Heroes you can visit this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html
Photo album of the Fallen Hero pillars along the Veterans Walkway
The video series of recognition ceremonies for 2024 (YTD)
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