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Sixty-Ninth Infantry Regiment Patch
A present day patch from the Sixty-Ninth Infantry Regiment in the National Guard, the famous "Fighting 69th"
Father Francis P. Duffy
Fr. Francis P. Duffy, Chaplain of the 165th Infantry, the former New York 69th Regiment
Confession in French Card
A prayer card distributed and created by Fr. Francis P. Duffy among the men of the 165th Infantry and the local people in France
A Funeral in France
Fr. Duffy tending to the funeral of a fallen soldier in France
Letter from Fr. Duffy to Cardinal Farley
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.
Letter from Col. John Phelan to Cardinal Hayes, regarding Fr. Duffy
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.
Cardinal Hayes response to Col. Phalen
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.
Plaque for Fr. Duffy at Holy Cross, Manhattan
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.
Off to Camp Mills
The men of the Fighting 69th headed to training at Camp Mills on Long Island
The Fighting 69th Returns Home
The Fighting 69th returns home and marches through the Victory Arch in New York City.