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was hung with the flags of every state and every fighting unit that saw action in Europe.  A band played the National Anthem and Army Chaplain Col. Edward R. Martin gave a brief eulogy.  He said that “the world soon forgot the sacrifices of brave men, but a greater power beyond human understanding comforts us in

the dock as the memorial service was nearly concluded.  A crowd of 200 was gathered on the pier as the returning soldiers were eulogized by Lt. Col. Edward R. Martin, Chaplain of the New York Port of Embarkation.  The Army band from Fort Hamilton played, and representatives from veterans’ groups and Gold Star Mothers were in

(Leghorn), the largest group from Italy to date.  A memorial service was held dockside at Pier 3 at 11:00 a.m., with the Port of Embarkation Chaplain, Col. Edward R. Martin, officiating.  Kanada was among 323 other Californians on the ship, 31 of whom were from the Bay Area.  His body was later shipped to California at

memorial service was nearly complete by the time the ship slid into its berth.  About 200 friends and family attended the service, which was led by Colonel Edward R. Martin, chaplain of the New York Port of Embarkation.  Representatives of the Gold Star Mothers group and several veterans’ organization were also in attendance.  The U.S. Army

the Brooklyn Army Base at 58th Street and 1st Avenue at 8:00 a.m.  At 11:00 a.m. an inter-faith memorial service was held at the dock with Colonel Edward R. Martin officiating.  The speaker was Supreme Court Justice-elect Anthony DiGiovanna.  The service included participation by military groups and the public was invited.  This was the largest number