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Mill Parade Float - 1919
A photograph of a parade float sponsored by the American Woolen Company that was part of the Maynard Welcome Home Celebration on July 4, 1919 which was honoring the soldiers and sailors who had recently returned from Europe in World War…
David Foley
A black and white photo of David Foley, born in South Acton, MA in 1895, and shown here in his WWI uniform. David married Hannah Mary Johnson of Maynard on April 22, 1917. The marriage was held at St. Bridget's Church. David Foley served his…
Michael E. Lynch
American Legion Post 235
The Maynard Chapter of the American Legion was organized in late November 1919, named the Frank J. DeMars Post 235. Michael Lynch, a decorated veteran of WWI, was elected the first Post Commander.
US World War I M1917 Doughboy Helmet
A 1917 US Doughboy helmet from World War I. It has camouflage decals of yellow, green, dark red. An iron cross is painted on the front, likely added by the wearer after the war.
Collection of World War I Military Coat Buttons - ca 1918
World War I buttons cut off military coats, shredded in the Shoddy Mill, Assabet Mills. They were found by Edmund Duggan.
World War I Medallion - 1918
A WW I medallion awarded to Pvt. E. Doherty, Royal Irish Regiment. The inscription reads 1914-1915. Authorised in 1918, the 1914/15 Star was awarded to personnel who saw service in France and Flanders from 23 November 1914 to 31 December 1915, and…
Daniel F. Connors Victory Medal - 1918
The Victory Medal was awarded to Daniel F. Connors, US Navy, on behalf of a grateful town, Maynard, Mass. This award was given to World War I veterans.
Two Army Regimental Collar Insignia WW I - ca 1917
Two Army 303rd Field Artillery Regiment Collar Insignia badges issued during the WW 1 period. They attach through uniform material with a screw and nut. The 303rd Field Artillery Regiment was stationed out of Fort (Camp) Devens, Mass. Camp Devens…
Allied Victory Medal, 1914-1918
It was decided that each of the allies in World War I should each issue their own bronze victory medal with a similar design, similar equivalent wording and identical ribbon.
The British medal was designed by W. McMillan. The front depicts a winged…
The British medal was designed by W. McMillan. The front depicts a winged…
WWI Registration Certificate
Blank certificate that would be filled in when a person reported for military registration.
Lapel Pin
W.S.S.
Pledge for 1918
Pin promoting the War Saving Stamps sold during WW I to pay for the conflict.
Fourth Liberty Loan Pin - ca1918
The pin was recognition that the wearer had purchased or supported the war effort by buying liberty bonds.
This pin was found at the Willis Dodd Boys Club formerly the Parker Street Hall.
This pin was found at the Willis Dodd Boys Club formerly the Parker Street Hall.
Pro Patria Medal
Two medals engraved with the phrase "Pro Patria" and the name C. E. Lent on one and Wm F. Baron on the other, Town of Maynard, Mass.
These medal were presented to all Maynard men who served in the the Armed Forces during World War I.
These medal were presented to all Maynard men who served in the the Armed Forces during World War I.
United States Fuel Administration Application - 1918
Wm. F. Litchfield
Two applications, Litchfield and South Acton Coal, to buy and sell coal during World War I.
Massachusetts Citation to William F. Baron - 1919
Citation recognizing his service during WWI.
12 Division Sanitary Squad, #91, 92, Camp Devens
Wide-format group portrait of 2 sanitary squads (numbers 91 and 92) of the 12th Division at Camp Devens in Ayer, Massachusetts.
Maynard Overseas Committee
World War One
A greeting card evidently placed in a gift package sent to the Maynard soldiers during the war.
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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Joseph Dineen
William Baron
James Whalen
William Sweeney
Ralph Jamieson
l to r
Joseph Dineen
William Baron
James Whalen
William Sweeney
Ralph Jamieson
