Almogordo, NM Train Accident, Aug 1921
Posted December 4th, 2011 by Linda Horton
DISCHARGED SOLDIER FALLS TO DEATH BENEATH TRAIN
ALMOGORDO, N. M., Aug. 6.—Ralph C. Nelson, discharged from the army at Fort Bliss, Tex., yesterday, met his death here when he fell underneath a moving passenger train. He was on his way to his home in Toledo, O. Alfred Krakse of West Park, O, discharged at the same time, was with him when the accident happened. Nelson has a brother, according to a letter found in his pocket who lives at 694 Barry street, Toledo, O.
The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, IN 7 Aug 1921
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Transcribed by Linda Horton. Thank you, Linda!
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