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John H. Collins

John H. Collins, the man pictured above, was the first Derby resident killed in World War dying on Aug. 8, 1918. His memory lives on as the local American Legion post bears his name.

Correct answers were received from: Marc J. Garofalo, John M. Rak, Jack Vagnini, Joe Dedo, Eileen Krugel, Bernie Williamson, Jack Skelding, Fred Grant, Bob Ahearn, John Whalen, Mary Suess, and Ray Allen.

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