At the Shore, New Jersey. Cousin Ernestine Clarke on left, Dorothy on right.
This blog has been established to awaken memories of our grandmother, Dorothy Christina Cavanagh Moonan, and the beautiful family which surrounded her all the days of her life.
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Uncle Ned
Here is some information about Edward Cavanagh's unit from WWI - the 78th Division. Took training at Camp Dix, then sailed to France in June, 1918. The "Lightning Division" served in the Meuse-Argonne. As a division, the 78th spent 21 days in active sectors and 17 days in quiet sectors. It captured 432 prisoners and advanced 21 kilometers against the enemy while sustaining 1,384 battle deaths and 5,861 wounded.
By: Paul J. Schulz, Hayes Otoupalik and Dennis Gordon; World War One, Collectors Handbook (vol. 1 & 2); Gos. Pub.; reprint edition (1988).
Friday, November 22, 2013
Grandchildren of John & Catherine Cavanagh
Dorothy with her brothers and Cavanagh cousins. Pictured left to right are Dorothy, Ardra Wentworth & Frances Noreen Cavanagh (daughters of Charles G. Cavanagh), brother Reg. Back row brother Ned, Harold & Stuart (sons of Austin Cavanagh).
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