Walter H. Mann, Jr., 16, student, attempted to save C. Elbert Finley, 16, student, from drowning, Chester, Illinois, May 17, 1924. While Elbert was swimming in Marys River, he got into distress. Walter swam 25 feet to Elbert, who was considerably heavier, and swam six feet with him toward the bank. Elbert then got on top of Walter, and both went under the surface. Walter rose, helpless, but was rescued by another swimmer. Elbert did not reappear and was drowned. 24077-2086
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