The Hero of the Yankee Division

In 1917, the world was in the midst of World War I. Corporal J. Robert Conroy was among the soldiers of the 102nd infantry, 26th division, known as the “Yankee Division,” camped at Yale Field in New Haven, Connecticut.While enjoying his rations one day, he noticed that a homeless boy had wandered into camp.Other soldiers turned to look then returned to their duty. Corporal Con...

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