James E. Clingon

No. 13024

Photograph in a collection of photographs and service records maintained by Dr. Nathaniel Royal Perkins.  During World I, Dr. Perkins was employed by the draft registration board to examine young men for the draft.  During this job, he befriended many servicemen and kept track of their military service during the war.  Dr. Perkins died in 1922, and his widow, Clara, donated the collection to the Dorchester Historical Society in 1924.

James E Clinton. James E Clinton, member of the board [Legal Advisory Board Division 21 City of Boston], appointed by the President, June, 1917. At the organizing of the board was elected clerk. Graduate of English High School, soon after took a position with Kidder Peabody Co. Has been with them 26 years. Certainly a tribute of faithful service.

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March 29, 2022

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