Obituary of Joseph P. McCab, 1919, Baker County, Oregon
Surnames: McCabe, Smith

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Eagle Valley News; Richland, OR; 6 Feb 1919

DIED IN U.S. SERVICE

Joseph P. McCabe was born in Eagle Valley on October 15, 1899, and made his
home here until about six years ago. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in the fall
of 1917, and while little is known of his experience in the service, it is a
matter of record that he was recently recommended for gallantry and attention
to duty and his behavior at the time his ship was torpedoed and sank last
September.

It was not known that he was ill until last week when word came that he was in
critical condition from the effects of pneumonia at the Navy Hospital in
Brooklyn, N.Y. On Thursday a messag ecame announcing his death, and at the
request of his mother the remains were shipped here for burial. They arrived
here last evening and the funeral was held at the Eagle Valley cemetery this
afternoon. Young men who had been mustered out of service acted as pall
bearers. Rev. Johnson made a short but impressive address at the grave, and a
goodly number were present at the services.

The deceased is survived by his mother, Mrs. Anna Smith of Richland; his
father, Joseph McCabe of Portland; one brother, James McCabe of Portland; also
a number of half brothers and sisters who reside in Eagle Valley.