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Gen. J. O'Ryan - Blum - Stirez - Genns (LOC)

from The Library of Congress

• Fred Sobotka said:

  Rabbi Abraham Blum was New York's first Jewish police chaplain.

• Dave Conner said:

  Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Police History, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

• Dave Conner said:

  Thanks for adding this to the Police History Group -- Seen in Police History (?)

• mikescottnz said:

  John Francis O'Ryan (August 21, 1874 - January 29, 1961) was Commanding General of the 27th Division during World War I. His years of service 1898-1920. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._O%27Ryan The 27th Infantry Division was a unit of the Army National Guard in World War I and World War II. The Division traces its history from the 6th Division, made up of New York units and formed in May 1917. The 6th Division designation was changed to the 27th Division in July 1917.

• Jon (LOC P&P) said:

  Thanks mikescottnz, we'll add Gen. O'Ryan's full name to our catalog record.