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Fr. Duffy tending to the funeral of a fallen soldier in France

Cardinal Hayes response to Col. Phalen offering his suggestion of Fr. Duffy to take over as chaplain for the 69th Regiment, after the war is over.

A newspaper clipping of a section that highlighted Catholic War Heroes from the First World War. This particular clipping came from a Los Angeles paper called The Tidings and described the heroism of New Yorker, Michael Donaldson.

A prayer card distributed and created by Fr. Francis P. Duffy among the men of the 165th Infantry and the local people in France

Fr. Francis P. Duffy, Chaplain of the 165th Infantry, the former New York 69th Regiment

A letter regarding the retiring of Fr. Joseph Dineen as chaplain of the 69th Regiment. Phelan asks Hayes for a recommendation, which would end up being Fr. Duffy.

Letter written by Fr. Francis Duffy to Cardinal Farley on his way to France. He describes his voyage across the Atlantic and the many priestly tasks he has already carried out on board the ship.

Men signing up for the NY 69th Infantry Regiment in New York City

The men of the Fighting 69th headed to training at Camp Mills on Long Island

A plaque erected in honor of Fr. Francis Duffy on the facade of Holy Cross Church in Manhattan. Fr. Duffy worked at Holy Cross from 1920 until his death in 1932.