Sister Veronica McKenna Sisters of Charity

Name in Religion — Sister Mary Constance

Date of birth — January 27th.. 1871

l’arents’ names —— Francis McKenna and Ann McIvor Date of profession — October 5th., 1890

Final profession —— October 5th., 1896

Sister Adrienne McKenna Sisters of Charity

Name in Religion —— Sister Mary Raphael

Date of birth — March 26th., 1865

l’arents’ names — Francis McKenna and Ann McIvor Date of profession —— 1893

Date of death —- October 9th., 1900

VETERANS OF WORLD WAR I By Amos Curley

Patriotism is a virtue which inspires a person, motivated by his love for his country, to make any sacrifice, even the supreme sacrifice, in defense of his country. This was the spirit that caused so many young men of Kelly’s Cross, and neighboring districts, to respond to the call of their country in the time of desperate need in the World War I.

It wasn’t easy to leave home and loved ones, not knowing how great a sacrifice might be demanded before victory would be achieved, and the nefarious enemy defeated. But with tears in their eyes, and a prayer on their lips, and the good wishes and “safe return” of the whole com- munity, the following enlisted in the First World War 1914-1918.

It is to be regretted that through the passage of time many inter— «sting facts in the life of each volunteer have been lost or forgotten, and apologies are offered for lapses of memory and scarcity of facts.

Joseph Carragher

Son of Edward Carragher, Kelly’s Cross, joined the army in 1917. Before leaving Halifax for overseas, he spent some time training in Sus— :ucx, NB. He belonged to the 13th battallion. In England he was a guard for German prisoners of war. He was discharged from the army in early 1919.

William Carragher

Son of Edward Carragher, Kelly’s Cross, joined the army at the same time as his brother Joe. They were in the same regiment, and went overseas together. Willie was sent to France, and took part in a. number of engagements. He returned to Canada in 1919, and was discharged.

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