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Sixth Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia - 1917
On Sunday July 27, 1917 the entire Sixth Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia was marching through Maynard on the way to Fort Devens, Ayer. Two months later they were on the way to France as the 26th or Yankee Division. About 40 Maynard…
Victory Girls/ United War Work Campaign
A certificate was awarded to Pearl McAuslin of Maynard for donating one dollar to the United War Work Campaign for WWI, 1918.
World War I Medal
A welcome home celebration occurred on July 4th, 1919 for the returning servicemen from WWI. There was a parade, speakers and presentation of the medal to each service man.
Photos of the medal and of a medal made into a keyring.
Photos of the medal and of a medal made into a keyring.
World War I Veterans - 1975
Some of the last of Maynard's World War I Veterans. Picture taken on Veterans Day, November 11, 1975 at Memorial Park.
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George Jamieson, Bill Sweeney, Jim Whalen, Bill Baron, Joe Dineen
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George Jamieson, Bill Sweeney, Jim Whalen, Bill Baron, Joe Dineen