Charles E. Walters Elementary School

Francis Thomas Doherty (photo at left) was born April 13, 1925.  He enlisted April 29, 1943 in the Army and was assigned to Co. B, 3rd Infantry Regiment.  That regiment was known as "The Old Guard" and was garrisoned in the Washington, D.C. area where its chief duty was to represent the U.S. Army at ceremonies and special events.   Pfc. Francis Doherty was discharged Feb. 8, 1946.