John B. DeValles

Deceased Person

1879 – 1920

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Who was John B. DeValles?

Father John B. DeValles founded the first Portuguese parochial school at Espirito Santo Church in Fall River. In 1918 he was appointed a chaplain in the regular army with the rank of first lieutenant and administered to the needs of both Allied and German soldiers. His exploits became legendary with many published accounts of his deeds. He died in 1920 of complications caused by injuries sustained serving in World War I two years prior.

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Born
1879
Also known as
  • Father John B. DeValles
Died
1920

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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