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WW II Army Jacket
A green World War II Army jacket with the name of Schnair imprinted on the collar. Mr. Peter Schnair was a resident of Maynard, MA.
World War II Army Uniform - c. 1940
This jacket was worn by Gino Pierozzi who saw considerable action. An Army jacket from World War II.
World War II Army Hat
An Army hat included in a collection of WW II military memorabilia from Antonio S. Terrasi.
William Palmer Military Service Portrait
William F. Palmer
PFC United States Army
F Company
182nd Infantry American Division
Born: 1919
Died: Nov 21, 1942
Bill had been in the Army almost two years, having joined in March 1941. In the last letter to his motlier, dated October 30,…
PFC United States Army
F Company
182nd Infantry American Division
Born: 1919
Died: Nov 21, 1942
Bill had been in the Army almost two years, having joined in March 1941. In the last letter to his motlier, dated October 30,…
William O’Toole Military Service Portrait
William J. O’Toole
Private United States Army
D Company
121st Infantry
8th Division
Born:
Died: Sep 16,1944
Bill enlisted in December 18. 1943. He enjoyed his first furlough with his wife and children on Sudbury Street in May 1944. He…
Private United States Army
D Company
121st Infantry
8th Division
Born:
Died: Sep 16,1944
Bill enlisted in December 18. 1943. He enjoyed his first furlough with his wife and children on Sudbury Street in May 1944. He…
William Callahan Military Service Portrait
William F. Callahan
Private United State Army Air Corps
Born: 1908
Died: Ju! 27, 1943
Bill was 35 years old and only in the service for 12 days. He died at Army Camp in Greensboro. North Carolina.
The portrait is on display in the Maynard…
Private United State Army Air Corps
Born: 1908
Died: Ju! 27, 1943
Bill was 35 years old and only in the service for 12 days. He died at Army Camp in Greensboro. North Carolina.
The portrait is on display in the Maynard…
War Ration Book One, Two and Three
World War II
A collection of ration books used throughout the war that allowed the owner to acquire controlled items. Also a vinyl case to store the ration card.
The owners in the collection include: Irja Elizabeth Jokela, Charles Frank Warren, Erlene Johanna…
The owners in the collection include: Irja Elizabeth Jokela, Charles Frank Warren, Erlene Johanna…
War Bond Posters
World War II
A collection of posters sent to Maynard Selective Service or Post Office encouraging the purchasing of bonds to finance the war.
Walter Zancewicz - early 1940's
U. S. Marine
Walter Zancewicz was aboard the first ship, Marine Serpent, that entered Pearl Harbor after the bombing of December 7, 1941. The second photo is the ship.
Vincent Labowicz Military Service Portrait
Vincent P. Labowicz, Jr.
Lieutenant United States Army
D Company
116th Infantry
29th Division
Born: Jul 26, 1917
Died: June 6, 1944
Vincent was 27 years old and had been overseas for two years.
Battle plans as of May 1944 listed Dog…
Lieutenant United States Army
D Company
116th Infantry
29th Division
Born: Jul 26, 1917
Died: June 6, 1944
Vincent was 27 years old and had been overseas for two years.
Battle plans as of May 1944 listed Dog…
Various Rationing Coupons
OPA Community Ceiling Prices
World War Two
Coupon for meat, fish, fats, cheeses, gasoline, and cigarettes. Also an extensive newsprint list of prices for goods set by the Office of Price Administration.
Two American Woolen Company Military Medical Blankets
Two green/brown, woolen, medical blankets manufactured for the US Military by the American Woolen Company.
Together To Victory Banner - ca1940's
The crossed Union Jack and United States Flag indicating solidarity during World War II. The three dots and a dash is Morse Code for letter V.
Thomas Lanigan Military Service Portrait
Thomas F. Lanigan
Private United States Army
182nd Infantry
Americal F Division
Born: 1911
Died: Nov 28, 1942
Tom was 31 years old and graduated from Maynard High School class of 1931.
Tom was a company cook. Per consensus of a number of…
Private United States Army
182nd Infantry
Americal F Division
Born: 1911
Died: Nov 28, 1942
Tom was 31 years old and graduated from Maynard High School class of 1931.
Tom was a company cook. Per consensus of a number of…
Stanley Tomyl Military Service Portrait
Stanley Tomyl
PFC United States Army
L Company
17th Infantry
7th Division
Born:
Died: Jan 1, 1945
A letter from a Company Commander indicated that Stanley's patrol had been ambushed. He sacrificed himself by drawing enemy fire away from…
PFC United States Army
L Company
17th Infantry
7th Division
Born:
Died: Jan 1, 1945
A letter from a Company Commander indicated that Stanley's patrol had been ambushed. He sacrificed himself by drawing enemy fire away from…
Shoulder & Arm Patch
United States Cadet Nurse Corps
The patches were worn on the upper arm and over the shoulders. The Cadet Nurse Corps was instituted during WWII to help alleviate the shortage of trained nurses.
Sheridan Family World War II Ration Documents
A collection of ration coupons including War Ration Books One, Two and Three, Fuel Oil Ration, United Co-operative Butter Card, V-Fuel Oil Ration and Sugar Ration.
Sgt. Albert W. Connors WW II Awards - ca 1944
A collection of medals earned by Sgt. Albert W. Connors, US Air Force, during WW 2. These are: 1)the Distinguished Flying Cross; 2)Campaign Ribbon with 3 stars and 2 Oak Leaves; 3)Campaign Ribbon; 4)Pin with 2 Oak Leaves; 5)Collar Insignia US Air…