Baron Robert de Rothschild, prominent philanthropist, Jewish leader and banker, has joined the French Army, it was announced today. Before he donned his uniform, the Baron, who has headed refugee work, conferred with Jewish leaders and outlined to them his views on various problems of relief.
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