Putnam patriot., 1917-11-16
CAPTAIN KENT ATTENDS MEMORIAL
 OF FRANCES MOST DARING AVIATOR
Describes SOsmny of Service h Honor of Capt. GuepemGs
 Killed By Germans In Air Duel
John Warner Now in Camp, Rapidly Learning Routine Army


 letter written ito his parents by Gap. tain James Nj. Kent, son of pr. and Mrs. J. E. Kent, which was recently received. It is a most interesting ac- count of Captain Gueynemes, France s great aviator recently killed in action:
 Ambulance Desallies,
 France, Oct. 19, 1917.
 few lines concerning the memorial service forGaptainGueynemes, France s foremost and probably the worlds greatest aviator as yet, which 1 at tended yesterday, happening to be in town on another errand, which was 10 visit the Carre! hospital.
 Captain Gueynemes' career was cer- tainly dramatic as l heard il from a young French aviator who spoke good English, himself wounded in the heud and with this part of his body swathed in bsndages. With him and French lieutenant stationed at the ambulance, l attended the services,
 Of slight physique and suffering from tuberculosis, Captain Gueynemes WAS refused when he volunteered for the army at the beginning Of the war. Later he was allowed to enter the aviation service and, believing that he was destined to die anyway, as the disease had good hold on him, he de. termined to die for France, but only after giving the utmost in service.
 He became exceedingly proficient in handling an aeroplane and went after the Boches at every opportunity. Pro motion through the grades to captain came quickly and all possible medals and decorations were bestowed on him. Having brought down fifty three enemy aviators in air duels he was finally shot through the head, fell on German soil, and there lies buried al the age of 2i years,
 The services therefore could be only in appreciation and memory of brave soldier. With the sides of the cathe- drhl and the space in front hung in wide black, bearing large silver cross over the altar; with the tri-color of France in clusters of flags on each pillar surrounding the black; with the altar candies burning; with robed ec- clesisstics inside the rail and soldiers of all ranks and arms in uniforms in the center seats; with every foot of space, aisles, sides and rear packed with more soldiers, civilians, nurses and sisters of charity; with the sun streaming through the stained glass windows at the sides-for 1t was only II o clock in the morning; and finally with the organ high up in the back playing, as a soldier in uniform sang, slowly and in perfect and beautiful voice, the saddest of music, 1 was in reality very much moved. Words Of comfort and appreciation were spoken from the high pulpit by the bishop, who wore a gsrnet-colored cape and cap. Then the quiet crowd moved slowly out.
 I stood outside in the street for long time. It was striking sight, though pathetic. Almost everybody spoke word to, or grasped the hand of, Captain Gueynemes' father-a fine looking man, a civilian of about % years of age As he stood at the head q the outside steps, generals and their aides moved slowly to the waiting automobiles. The family of the dead aviator followed. Last of all came gallant young lieutenant on cruches- friend aad next in command In the dead captains escadrille, himself in tears, as he limped to waiting car riaee and was slowly driven away.
 1 went away both glad that had been present and regretting, for the thousandth time In sure, this wars terrible toll.
 The following is a letter written by Arthur Maloney, from France to hls mother in Putnam:
 have received all the mail you sent and the two PATRIOTS. am feeling fine and like this life more every day. Tell Dad that l am glad ha hasn't got 10 come over here. Ot