Word: hoskier
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Ronald Wood Hoskier...
...helped us more than we can realize, with men and money with Rochambeau, d'Estaing, and Lafayette. In this war we have been helping France, too, if not so generally at least as devotedly. We, too, have sent them men and money, have given them Chapman and Prince and Hoskier. Thus far, of course, our help has been individual and unofficial. But now that we are in actual alliance our co-operation will be a thousand times as effective because it has all the sanction of a great Government and a united people. Our soldiers will be able to fight...
Last June, Hoskier obtained leave of absence from the University and went to France to serve in the Ambulance Corps. Later, however, he changed to aviation work...
...Hoskier was 21 years old, and a native of South Orange, N. J. He prepared at St. George's School. During his Freshman year he played on his dormitory hockey seven, and was also a member of the golf and of the fencing teams...
...long, winding line of trenches in Europe seem a short step when the tragic news of some comrade's death is flashed to us. The reality of the stern trials and the heroic sacrifices demanded by the great game of war is vividly brought home. Ronald Hoskier of the Junior class is the first Harvard undergraduate to make the final and glorious sacrifice for the cause of humanity and democracy. The many acquaintances of Hoskier sincerely mourn the loss of a friend whose exceptional qualities were recognized and admired by all who came in contact with...