Irving's obituary in the Morning Sentinel of 1 October 1981: he died Wednesday, 30 September, aged 80, 'a first call lineman for Central Maine Power' and 'a life-long resident of Skowhegan.' The notice does not mention the rescue or the medal.

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Morning Sentinel, October 1, 1981, p. 14: Irving Oak's obituary, describing his family and work as a Central Maine Power lineman.

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Irving Gilbert Oak 1901–1981