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Joseph Winkel

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Joseph Winkel, son of George Winkel of North Avenue, Chicago, was on the Eastland but escaped. An expert swimmer, he assisted some survivors to shore after which he returned to the Eastland. He stayed for hours, helping others to safe places.

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Free Press (Burlington, Vermont) · Wednesday, July 28, 1915· Page 8

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Caron Brennan
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