United States / Jermyn, PA

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First Aid Pioneer. Here in 1899 Dr. Matthew J. Shields organized first aid for mine workers. From it grew the plan of Red Cross industrial first aid, which he helped establish. Dr. Shields died in Scranton January 23, 1939.

Bus. US 6 & PA 107, near bridge next to guardrail, Jermyn, PA, United States