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October 3, 1918

Ensign Ammi Wright Lancashire died of influenza at the US Naval hospital in Philadelphia. Only son of James Henry and Sarah Lancashire of Alma, MI he attended Philips Academy and Yale before becoming a cable censor in July 1917. all Red Cross ladies are requested to be at the city hall at 720pm for a parade, and to wear coifs.

Source: “Ensign Ammi Wright Lancashire is Dead,” Alma Record, Alma, Michigan, October 3, 1918. Page 1, Column 4.

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