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Show MEMORIAL TO HERMAN DAVIS Legion in Arkansas Joins in Movement Move-ment to Raise $100,000 to Mark Hero's Grave. The American Legion in Arkansas has joined in the movement to raise $100,000 for a memorial to Herman Davis, said to have been the state's greatest World war hero. Davis' name is fourth on the list of 100 greatest heroes of the war, selected by War department de-partment officials. The man died from the effects of gas last January in almost destitute circumstances; and his body now lies in an unmarked grave near Manila, Ark. A suitable monument will be erected over the grave and a memorial shaft on the grounds of the War Memorial building build-ing is contemplated by the donors to this fund. Scholarships for Arkansas students at the state university will be endowed, If the quest for funds is successful. Department Commander Elgin C. Robertson, of Marianna, is secretary of the memorial organization. |