W. Sterrett Parkinson, 17, student, saved Charles L., 8, and attempted to save John D. Graham, 41, shoemaker, from drowning, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, July 15, 1911. Sterrett, who was not strong, jumped from a launch and swam 50 feet to Charles, who could swim but a few strokes and who was struggling near his father in the middle of Conodoguinet Creek, where the water was eight feet deep. Charles caught hold of Sterrett’s abdomen, but Sterrett struck him and freed himself. He grasped Charles and swam 15 feet with him, when a canoe reached them and took Charles aboard. Sterrett was towed to the launch, but he returned and dived several times to find Graham, without success. He was almost exhausted. Graham’s body was secured later. Charles was revived. 6935-668
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