William H. Graves, Jr., 16, student, saved Robert I. Graves, 40, clerk, from drowning, Annisquam, Massachusetts, July 25, 1918. Robert fell from a dory into the Annisquam River 340 feet from the bank, where the water was 20 feet deep. He could not swim and did not rise immediately. William jumped from the dory toward Robert, and they came to the surface together. Robert grasped William with one arm around his neck, causing both to sink again. They arose, and Robert took hold of William at his collar. William then swam with Robert 240 feet to wadable water. Robert then released his hold, waded a short distance, and fell forward in the water. He was assisted by others to the bank. William was exhausted and floated to shallow water and was taken to the bank. 19051-1647
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