Leo Thomas Leyden
Leo Thomas Leyden, the first Denver man to be killed in action, was born in Denver and lived here most of his life. He was educated in the public schools and in the Denver University.
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Leyden-Chiles-Wickersham Post 1
Denver, Colorado
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Marcellus Holmes Chiles
Captain Marcellus Holmes Chiles was another Denver boy who paid the supreme sacrifice, having been a member of Company A, 356th Infantry, 89th Division. He died on November 5th, 1918, from wounds received in action in the Argonne. He was designated as one of the one hundred heroes of the World War.
John Hunter Wickersham
John Hunter Wickersham was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. 3, 1890. He came to Denver when a small boy and received his education in Denver.
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Father's Day Brunch - June 18th at Post 1 from 10 am to Noon $7 per-person, fathers eat free.
Department Convention - June 22, 2016 to June 25, 2016 at Hotel Eleganté Conference & Event Center, 2886 S Circle Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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