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Francis Patrick Duffy (May 2, 1871 – June 27, 1932) was a Canadian-American soldier, Catholic priest, and military chaplain.
He served as chaplain of the 69th Infantry Regiment—famously known as the “Fighting 69th”—a New York Army National Guard unit composed largely of Irish-American soldiers. Although he took part in the Spanish–American War in 1898, Duffy is best remembered for his service on the Western Front in France during World War I (1917–1918). Known for moving with the troops in combat and accompanying stretcher bearers into dangerous areas to retrieve the wounded, he became the most highly decorated cleric in the history of the U.S. Army.
Father Duffy (right) with Colonel Donovan upon their return from France, 1919.
Duffy Square, the northern section of Times Square between 45th and 47th Streets in New York City, is named in his honor. With Talking Statues he’s he now has the opportunity to tell about the American history and his part of the history.
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