A Martyr to Duty
Listed among the casualties of the explosion and fire at the Federal government’s arsenal at Dover, N. J. a month ago was the name of Private first class, Ralph B. Graham. As names go in casualties, this didn't mean so much, but behind his death is this interesting background.
Last Spring, Uncle Sam decided that the fire protection of the Brooklyn Navy Yard would have to be taken in charge by the U. S. Marine Corps. Accordingly, the Commandant of the Navy Yard sent to Chief Kenlon for instruction in fire fighting, a few of the Marines, among whom was Graham.
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