Webster Wright Eaton

Webster Wright Eaton

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Attended Williams College, Columbia and Ohio State Universities. In World War I, he served in the British Ambulance Service, and was a 1st Lieutenant in the 44 Balloon Air Service. After the war he worked with refugees, for which he received the Order of St. Sava from Serbia and an award from the Red Cross.

His book Around the World in the Carinthia was written about his post-war job as a travel representative for the Cunard Steamship Line. At a later date he worked for the State Employment Service.

Residing in Manlius for seven and a half years before his death, he was a member of Rotary Club, Torch Club and American Legion. He died of a heart attack at the Veterans Hospital.

He was survived by his wife Dr. Winifred K., a correspondent for "The Eagle-Bulletin," daughters Alice and Virginia, and son Ted.