Three War, Alaskan Gold Rush Veteran Dies Here
Frank Dawn Hare, 74, of Mayfield, veteran of three wars as well as a sourdough in the gold rush days of the Yukon, died at 8:15 last night in the Nathan Littauer hospital. He had been a patient in the hospital ten days.
Hare, who was a native of New York state, spent the early part of his life in various parts of the globe, but in latter years he rarely left his home in Perigos Corners where he resided since the reservoir was constructed.
Shortly after the U.S.S. Maine was blown up in Havana harbor Hare enlisted in the U.S. Army and saw considerable service in the campaign against Spain in Cuba. He was wounded during the fighting.
Fights in Boer War
Within a short time after the outbreak of the Boer War in South Africa, Hare enlisted with the British and served during the campaign which terminated May 31, 1902. For a second time Hare was wounded in action.
Seeking action no matter where it might be Hare located in Alaska and was considered a sourdough (veteran)when the gold rush took place. He was so well known at the time that the late Jack London, noted author, persuaded Hare to act as his guide and to make several trips with him to the interior of Alaska, where London secured considerable material for his books.
Enlists in World War I
Irked with inaction and the restraint of ordinary civilization, Hare, who was 48 years old when World War I broke out, April 6, 1917, enlisted. He knew he would not be called under the draft law at that time so he dropped a number of years off his real age and was accepted. His life in the open and in Alaska made him appear considerably younger than he was.
After completing his training in the south he was shipped overseas and served some months on the Western Front in France. He suffered a wound in action against the enemy and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was probably one of the oldest enlisted men in the state during the initial World War.
Member of V.F.W.
He was an attendant of the First Congregational church. He was a member of the Fulton County Post, 2077, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Mayfield Service Men's Club. He took an active part in the affairs of both organizations as long as his health permitted.
The survivors are his widow, Mrs. Mary Stanton Hare, Mayfield; one sister, Mrs. Herbert Kniskern, Gloversville; one brother, James Hare, Northville, also several nieces and nephews.
The body was moved to the Walrath & Bushouer funeral home, 51 Fremont street. The funeral arrangements will be announced.
--- from The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, N.Y., Saturday, December 23, 1944
Frank Dawn Hare, 74, of Mayfield, veteran of three wars as well as a sourdough in the gold rush days of the Yukon, died at 8:15 last night in the Nathan Littauer hospital. He had been a patient in the hospital ten days.
Hare, who was a native of New York state, spent the early part of his life in various parts of the globe, but in latter years he rarely left his home in Perigos Corners where he resided since the reservoir was constructed.
Shortly after the U.S.S. Maine was blown up in Havana harbor Hare enlisted in the U.S. Army and saw considerable service in the campaign against Spain in Cuba. He was wounded during the fighting.
Fights in Boer War
Within a short time after the outbreak of the Boer War in South Africa, Hare enlisted with the British and served during the campaign which terminated May 31, 1902. For a second time Hare was wounded in action.
Seeking action no matter where it might be Hare located in Alaska and was considered a sourdough (veteran)when the gold rush took place. He was so well known at the time that the late Jack London, noted author, persuaded Hare to act as his guide and to make several trips with him to the interior of Alaska, where London secured considerable material for his books.
Enlists in World War I
Irked with inaction and the restraint of ordinary civilization, Hare, who was 48 years old when World War I broke out, April 6, 1917, enlisted. He knew he would not be called under the draft law at that time so he dropped a number of years off his real age and was accepted. His life in the open and in Alaska made him appear considerably younger than he was.
After completing his training in the south he was shipped overseas and served some months on the Western Front in France. He suffered a wound in action against the enemy and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was probably one of the oldest enlisted men in the state during the initial World War.
Member of V.F.W.
He was an attendant of the First Congregational church. He was a member of the Fulton County Post, 2077, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Mayfield Service Men's Club. He took an active part in the affairs of both organizations as long as his health permitted.
The survivors are his widow, Mrs. Mary Stanton Hare, Mayfield; one sister, Mrs. Herbert Kniskern, Gloversville; one brother, James Hare, Northville, also several nieces and nephews.
The body was moved to the Walrath & Bushouer funeral home, 51 Fremont street. The funeral arrangements will be announced.
--- from The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, N.Y., Saturday, December 23, 1944
Three War, Alaskan Gold Rush Veteran Dies Here
Frank Dawn Hare, 74, of Mayfield, veteran of three wars as well as a sourdough in the gold rush days of the Yukon, died at 8:15 last night in the Nathan Littauer hospital. He had been a patient in the hospital ten days.
Hare, who was a native of New York state, spent the early part of his life in various parts of the globe, but in latter years he rarely left his home in Perigos Corners where he resided since the reservoir was constructed.
Shortly after the U.S.S. Maine was blown up in Havana harbor Hare enlisted in the U.S. Army and saw considerable service in the campaign against Spain in Cuba. He was wounded during the fighting.
Fights in Boer War
Within a short time after the outbreak of the Boer War in South Africa, Hare enlisted with the British and served during the campaign which terminated May 31, 1902. For a second time Hare was wounded in action.
Seeking action no matter where it might be Hare located in Alaska and was considered a sourdough (veteran)when the gold rush took place. He was so well known at the time that the late Jack London, noted author, persuaded Hare to act as his guide and to make several trips with him to the interior of Alaska, where London secured considerable material for his books.
Enlists in World War I
Irked with inaction and the restraint of ordinary civilization, Hare, who was 48 years old when World War I broke out, April 6, 1917, enlisted. He knew he would not be called under the draft law at that time so he dropped a number of years off his real age and was accepted. His life in the open and in Alaska made him appear considerably younger than he was.
After completing his training in the south he was shipped overseas and served some months on the Western Front in France. He suffered a wound in action against the enemy and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was probably one of the oldest enlisted men in the state during the initial World War.
Member of V.F.W.
He was an attendant of the First Congregational church. He was a member of the Fulton County Post, 2077, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Mayfield Service Men's Club. He took an active part in the affairs of both organizations as long as his health permitted.
The survivors are his widow, Mrs. Mary Stanton Hare, Mayfield; one sister, Mrs. Herbert Kniskern, Gloversville; one brother, James Hare, Northville, also several nieces and nephews.
The body was moved to the Walrath & Bushouer funeral home, 51 Fremont street. The funeral arrangements will be announced.
--- from The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, N.Y., Saturday, December 23, 1944
Frank Dawn Hare, 74, of Mayfield, veteran of three wars as well as a sourdough in the gold rush days of the Yukon, died at 8:15 last night in the Nathan Littauer hospital. He had been a patient in the hospital ten days.
Hare, who was a native of New York state, spent the early part of his life in various parts of the globe, but in latter years he rarely left his home in Perigos Corners where he resided since the reservoir was constructed.
Shortly after the U.S.S. Maine was blown up in Havana harbor Hare enlisted in the U.S. Army and saw considerable service in the campaign against Spain in Cuba. He was wounded during the fighting.
Fights in Boer War
Within a short time after the outbreak of the Boer War in South Africa, Hare enlisted with the British and served during the campaign which terminated May 31, 1902. For a second time Hare was wounded in action.
Seeking action no matter where it might be Hare located in Alaska and was considered a sourdough (veteran)when the gold rush took place. He was so well known at the time that the late Jack London, noted author, persuaded Hare to act as his guide and to make several trips with him to the interior of Alaska, where London secured considerable material for his books.
Enlists in World War I
Irked with inaction and the restraint of ordinary civilization, Hare, who was 48 years old when World War I broke out, April 6, 1917, enlisted. He knew he would not be called under the draft law at that time so he dropped a number of years off his real age and was accepted. His life in the open and in Alaska made him appear considerably younger than he was.
After completing his training in the south he was shipped overseas and served some months on the Western Front in France. He suffered a wound in action against the enemy and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was probably one of the oldest enlisted men in the state during the initial World War.
Member of V.F.W.
He was an attendant of the First Congregational church. He was a member of the Fulton County Post, 2077, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Mayfield Service Men's Club. He took an active part in the affairs of both organizations as long as his health permitted.
The survivors are his widow, Mrs. Mary Stanton Hare, Mayfield; one sister, Mrs. Herbert Kniskern, Gloversville; one brother, James Hare, Northville, also several nieces and nephews.
The body was moved to the Walrath & Bushouer funeral home, 51 Fremont street. The funeral arrangements will be announced.
--- from The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, N.Y., Saturday, December 23, 1944
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