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Japanese Company Flag
World War II
The guidon or flag was given to James Mertz by a former Sergeant in the Japanese Army.
World War II Magazine
Two WWII magazines subscribed by Peter Hogan that relive the battles and personnel of the war.
Ernest Jarvi World War II Collection
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…
The meal cup has inscriptions of the…
Philip Francis Williams - 1944
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…
World War II Infantry School Pinback
The pin has a hand and sword, the color blue for Infantry and the motto for the school at Fort Benning, Georgia.
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.
Women's Defense Corp Pin - ca1942
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.
Massachusetts Women Defense Corp Armband
MWDC was established during WWII to train women in various occupations to aid the war effort.
Ruth P. Cuttell
Massachusetts Civil Defense School Certificate
Official Identity Card
Official Police Pass
Household Warden
Ruth Cuttell was active during WWII as an Air Raid Warden, Household Warden and in Civil Defense.
Fuel Oil Ration
Harold A. Lyons
The coupons could be used when purchasing 1 to 50 gallons of oil during World War II.
Gasoline Ration Card
Irja E. Jokela
To receive a gasoline ration card, a person had to certify a need for gasoline.
War Ration Book Four
Alice I. Warren
Charles Warren
The books contain removable stamps that could be used during World War II to purchase rationed products.
Motor Corp Certificate
Pearl D. MacAuslin
Recognition of completion of the motor course at the Maynard Civil Defense School. Certificate signed by Ellen F. Sheridan.
Army - Navy E Award
Charles Clark
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"
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.
Centennial Monograph: World War II
How the Town of Maynard was affected and responded to World War II.
George Whitney Military Service Portrait
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,…
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,…