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Chief Priest demonstrates use of inhalator to Civil Defense personnel.

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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.

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This jacket was worn by Gino Pierozzi who saw considerable action. An Army jacket from World War II.

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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.

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Two green/brown, woolen, medical blankets manufactured for the US Military by the American Woolen Company.

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This service flag was made by James Ledyard, Sr. He had three boys serving in WW II: William, James, and John.

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A WW II Army jacket belonging to Sgt. Antonio S. Terrasi of Maynard.

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Antonio S. Terrasi was born on September 11, 1922 and passed away on Friday, March 14, 2008.
Antonio was a resident of Maynard, Massachusetts.
The honorary document is signed by George W. Bush.

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An Army hat included in a collection of WW II military memorabilia from Antonio S. Terrasi.

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An Army ammunition pouch, with the name H. Mattonen printed on it. This pouch is part of a WW II Army memorabilia collection from Antonio S. Terrasi.

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The American Red Cross passed out various items for WW II soldiers in battle by using a cotton pouch for distribution. This item is part of an Army WW II collection from Antonio S. Terrasi.

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A pair of Army boots issued to Antonio S. Terrasi during WW II. This item is part of a WW II Army memorabilia collection from Antonio S. Terrasi.

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An Army WW II winter coat made from heavy-duty wool.

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Built by the W. P. A. during the depression of the 1930's. It was used as an alert center for the Air Wardens during World War II. Dismantled when the parking lot was enlarged at the rear of Memorial Park.

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This Selective Service card belongs to Albert E. Batley of 68 Acton Street, Maynard, MA. Mr. Batley was duly registered April 27, 1942, during WWII. He was registered by Ethel R. Butterworth, registrar for Local Board #54, Concord, MA.

A collection of citations from the Ward EPT to Oliver H. Lampila.

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The servicemen from Maynard who died in the war:

John J. Arcisz PM2
William F. Callahan Private
Chester G. Carson Private
Alexander Chernack S/Sgt
Edward J. Chodnicky Sgt
Edmund J. Crotty Private
Gordon T. Doel PFC
Edward Donahue…

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John J. Arcisz
PM2 United States Navy Reserve
Born: Oct 26, 1920
Died: Feb 18,1945

The three Arcisz brothers, Bruno of the Marines, Joe of the Army ,and John of the Navy, were all home together on leave in September 1944. This was the first…

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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…

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Chester G. Carson
Private United States Army
L Company, 377th Infantry 95th Division
Born: Aug 27, 1917
Died: Nov 28, 1944

Chester's regiment crossed into Germany on the 28th of November. He died near Saarbrueken, Germany. He was 27 years…