ID
1463
Nationality
Canadian
Occupation
Hero
Rescuer
Postal worker
Summary
While a student at Gallaudet College, rescued a hearing woman from the rapids of the Potomac River near Washington. Later left Gallaudet without graduating, for unknown reasons; worked 44 years for the Canadian post office.
References
Deaf Heritage in Canada, p.414.
Dates
24 October 1882-27 August 1954