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The guidon or flag was given to James Mertz by a former Sergeant in the Japanese Army.

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Two WWII magazines subscribed by Peter Hogan that relive the battles and personnel of the war.

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The Ernest Jarvi World War II Collection includes a messkit, 2 meal cans, several samples of foreign currency, and US and German insignias. Ernest Jarvi was a member of the 320th Bomb Group during the War.

The meal cup has inscriptions of the…

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A collection of personal papers from Philip F. Williams specifically during the World War II era. These include: Selective Service notifications, Induction Notice (June 14, 1944), Official Election War Ballot for November 7, 1944, and a Season's…

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The pin has a hand and sword, the color blue for Infantry and the motto for the school at Fort Benning, Georgia.

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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.

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Lapel pin worn on the uniform indicating that the individual is qualified in ARP (Air Raid Precautions) and a member of the Women's Defense Corps.

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MWDC was established during WWII to train women in various occupations to aid the war effort.

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White armband with embraided Air Raid Warden insignia.

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Ruth Cuttell was active during WWII as an Air Raid Warden, Household Warden and in Civil Defense.

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The coupons could be used when purchasing 1 to 50 gallons of oil during World War II.

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To receive a gasoline ration card, a person had to certify a need for gasoline.

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The books contain removable stamps that could be used during World War II to purchase rationed products.

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Town of Maynard Civil Defense Agency during World War II.

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Recognition of completion of the motor course at the Maynard Civil Defense School. Certificate signed by Ellen F. Sheridan.

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World War II coupon book for rationed products.

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A certificate given to Charles Clark in recognition for his contributions "by effort and efficiency while an employee of this company in winning the Army-Navy Production Award for Excellence in War Production"

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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.

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How the Town of Maynard was affected and responded to World War II.

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George A. Whitney
Sgt United States Army Air Corps
533rd Bomb Squadron
381st Bomb Group
8th Air Force

Born:
Died: Jan 11, 1944

George entered the serviee at Fort Devens in October 1942. He graduated from Armament School, Lowry Field,…