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unusual facts about Maurice E. Dockrell


Maurice Dockrell

Maurice E. Dockrell (1908–1986), grandson of the above and Irish Fine Gael party politician


Crumpacker

Maurice E. Crumpacker (1886–1927), Republican U.S. congressman from Oregon

Maurice E. Connolly

Born in Corona, Queens, Queens County, New York, he was the son of Maurice Connolly and Mary Jane Connolly.

Maurice E. Crumpacker

In July 1927, Crumpacker was invited by House speaker Nicholas Longworth to journey down the west coast from Seattle in a special train car as the guest of a Northern Pacific Railroad director.

Maurice E. Curts

He was awarded the Navy Cross for commanding Columbia during the amphibious landings on Leyte and during the Battle for Leyte Gulf from October 17, 1944 to October 29, 1944.

In retirement, he resided in Washington D.C. for many years, then moved to Rancho Santa Fe, California.

Maurice E. McLoughlin

He lost the Challenge Round to defending champion Tony Wilding.

Maurice E. Shearer

In 1918, Major Shearer of the 5th Marine Regiment, led Marines in the World War I Battle of Belleau Wood in France, where he was awarded the Navy Cross, Army Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, and French Legion of Honor.

He attended Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, but dropped out before graduation to join the 27th Indiana Battery, in which he served during the Spanish American War.


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