Theodore (‘arragher

The son of Terrence Carragher, Green Road, he joined the navy in 1917. He was serving in Halifax when the great explosion took place, and thousands were killed, and large part of the city was destroyed. Two ammunition ships collided in Halifax harbour. This took place in Decem— ber, 1917. He was a cook in the navy, and served in that capacity until the war ended. He was discharged in 1919, Feb.

Peter Carragher

\Vas also a son of Terrence (‘arragheiy who joined the navy at the same time. He served on board ship as a stoker, and made many trips through mine infested waters. He also served full time during the war years. and was discharged in 1919.

David Carragher

Another brother who also joined the navy at the same time as his brothers. He was an oilcr on ship, and he, too, made dangerous voyages in enemy waters, and also in convoying ships from Canada to Europe. He was discharged in 1919.

George Dunsford

The son of George Dunsford, formerly of South Melville, now living in Hampton, like so many other young men of his age joined the army in August, 1918. At this late date in the war, the men were trained quickly, and soon sent overseas. He saw service in England, and since the war ended that same year he returned home.

Percy Dunsford

The son of Charles Dunsford. he enlisted in 1917. He was first posted to Halifax, and after basic training went overseas to England for further training before being posted in France and Blegium. He par- ticipated in several battles. and remained with the army until his dis— charge in 1919. He presently lives in the United States.

Herbert. MacDougall

The son of Allan MacDougall. Rose Valley, he enlisted in 1915 With the 105th. Batallion, and went overseas with this unit. He was actively engaged during the war in France and Belgium. He was a blacksmith by trade. He was discharged from the army in 1918.

John Philip Monaghan The son of James R. Monaghan, South Melville.

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