Talk:James J. Donovan

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The articles about James J. Donovan were written in the Bayonne Times, The Jersey Journal, The New York Times, The Hudson Dispatch, The Jersey Observer, the Newark Star Ledger, the Bayonne Facts, the Morristown Daily Record, and the WW 1 book "Heroes All", published in 1919 and in the possession of the son of the late Bayonne Mayor. This information is authentic and is verifiable. Embryhills (talk) 23:39, 5 September 2012 (UTC) In the Book, "The 78th Division in the World War" written by Thomas Meehan in 1921, the Citations and decorations are listed in detail. On page 198 the following appears: James J. Donovan, Corporal, Medical Detachment, 312th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Grand Pre, France, October 16-20, 1918. In the face of heavy shell and machine gun fire and continuous gas attacks, he established and maintined for four days a dressing station in a most advanced position. When an enemy attack seemed imminent, he refused to retire to safety, but remained at his post, being relieved after his commrades advanced". In March, 1931 at a rally honoring Donovan at the Bayonne Democratic Club, members of the 312th Infantry attended inforce. The Rev. George N. Murphy, Former Chaplain of the 312th Infantry Association, stated publicly of Donovan,"He was one of the most courageous and honest soldiers I ever met in France. Of all the men I met, Father Murphy said, Jimmy Donovan was one of  the best of all-I would say he was the best because his line of duty was to take care of the wounded and the dying on the battlefield, and he was the best of all because he took care of the dead and the dying in 100 percent fashion. I remember one dark night in the Argonne forest when the rain was coming down in torrents and the shells were falling every bit as fast as the rain. I remember Jimmy Donovan was the leader of a band of men who went out to No Man's Land, where the shots and shells were screaming around, and they risked their lives as few men in the war did. Whenever there was a cry for help or a plea for aid Jimmy Donovan was there to lift the dying and to bind their wounds and bring them back to safety" — Preceding unsigned comment added by Embryhills (talk • contribs) 03:46, 8 September 2012 (UTC)

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https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1942/07/09/85562228.html?pageNumber=13 Djflem (talk) 09:33, 2 September 2022 (UTC)