New Britain herald., 1917-07-24
TABS OFFER LARGE
 NUMBER TO NATION
Eighteen Members Now in Either
 Army or Navy

The Young Mems T. A. and B. society stands high among fraternal organizations of this city in the num- Der and proportion of it's members who have enlisted in active service in the army and the navy Of the United States. The society from the begin ming of the war has realized the great ness of it and the need for men, and the members as a whole and individ- ually, have co-operated to the fullest extent of their ability with the gov ernment to undertake to prosecute the war to a successful finish.
 In a measure the spirit of enthus- iasm Is quite natural in body of en- ergetic young men, but nevertheless it is comm endable. The society has left the manner of showing it's patriotism to the several members and each has done something redounding to the credit of the country, the society and himself. Many have looked askance at the glamor and glory of immediate en- listment and have gone about the ac- complishment of their duty quietly and retiringly. The farm or home garden has occupied the time of some who have well deserved the title of Soldiers of the Commissary." Others have considered their present work the most useful and advisable way of doing their bit The older members have aided the more youthful with kindly encouragement and counsel.
 The keen spirit of patriotism in this society has been applauded by their fo11 hry hoi elders and parents, and approved by high officials of the army and govern ment.
 There is great variety in the choices of the individuals as to which branch of the service they prefer The most popular has been the Connecticut Ma tional Guard. perhaps because in serv- ing in this organization the men serve their native state as well as country The navy seems to be of second choice and about half a dozen men have felt the call to patrol the Atlantic and deal destruction to the submarine. Following is list of the members who are engaged in some active branches of the service of Un- cle Sam.
 Raymond Queenin, 125 Fairview, First Inf, c. N. G., Co. E, regular member before war.
 Arthur Sorel, 266 High, First Inf, c. N. G., Co. E, joined in April, 1917.
 Edward Toomey, 10 Smith, First Inf, c. N. G., Go. I, joined in April 1917.
 John Mertz, 71 Cottage Place, First Inf, c. N. G. Band, joined in April, 1917.
 Clarence Callahan, Smith, First Inf, c. N. G., Co. I, regular member before war.
 Gerald Crean, 515 Main, First Inf, c. N. G., Co. I, joined in April, 1917.
 Edward Burns. 525 Main, First Inf, c. N. G., Go. I, joined in April 1917.
 William German, 76 Clark, Firs. Inf, c. N. G., Co. I, joined in June, 1917.
 Joseph Petoral 22 Horace. navy, joined in June, 1917.
 Charles P. Stone, Judd avenue, navy, joined in June, 1917.
 John Conlin, Ss Hart, navy, joined in June, 1917.
 James Clerkin, 231 Elm, navy, reg ular member naval militia.
 Thomas Feeney, 1 Wilcox, regular army (cavalry), joined May IA, 1917.
 Joseph Fitzpatrick, ITO Kensington street, regular army (cavalry), joined May 14 1917.
 Edward Hickey, 451 West Main, navy, joined in July, 1917.
 Joseph Donavan, Clark, Co., I, c. N. G., joined July 12, 1917.
 Fred Greene, 204 Washington, aviation corps regular army, joined in July, 1917.
 Fred Hayes, 64 Beaver, naval re- serves, enlisted in May but not called yet