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Title Double World War I Funeral - Granite Square
Catalog Number 1989.038L.003
Description Double World War I funeral procession passing through Granite Square. This view shows soldiers marching followed by a horse drawn caisson with flag draped coffins, cars, and horse drawn carriages. People watch from both sides of the street.

The two soldiers the funeral was held for were Corporal Charles Andrew Vaughan and Private Henry John Sweeney. Pvt. Sweeney was the first Manchester man to give his life during the First World War. The American Legion Sweeney Post and Sweeney Park were so named in rememberance for his sacrifice. This photo appeared on the front page of the Manchester Union Newspaper, the City Edition, August 8, 1921.
Photographer Thomas A. Currie
Number of images 1
Collection MHA Photoprint Collection
Accession number 1989.038L