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John Arcisz Military Service Portrait
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…
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…
Observation Tower on Summer Hill - ca. 1940's
The Observation Tower was built by the American Legion to watch for airplanes and was manned 24 hours per day. It was later taken over by the Coast Artillery. It was destroyed by fire on October 30, 1951.
See also: The History of Maynard,…
See also: The History of Maynard,…
Maynard World War II
Honor Roll
The servicemen from Maynard who died in the war:
John J. Arcisz PM2
William F. Callahan Private
Chester G. Carson Private
Alexander Chernak S/Sgt
Edward J. Chodnicky Sgt
Edmund J. Crotty Private
Gordon T. Doel PFC
Edward Donahue…
John J. Arcisz PM2
William F. Callahan Private
Chester G. Carson Private
Alexander Chernak S/Sgt
Edward J. Chodnicky Sgt
Edmund J. Crotty Private
Gordon T. Doel PFC
Edward Donahue…
Eino Nyholm WWII Photos
A series of five photos taken November 1944 during WWII. Three photos appear to include Eino Nyholm.
Albert Batley Selective Service Card - 1942
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.
Comfort Station at Memorial Park
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.
Army Winter Coat - c.1940
An Army WW II winter coat made from heavy-duty wool.
A Pair of Army Boots - c.1940
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.
American Red Cross Pouch - 1940's
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.
Army Ammunition Pouch - c. 1940
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.
World War II Army Hat
An Army hat included in a collection of WW II military memorabilia from Antonio S. Terrasi.
Antonio S. Terrasi
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.
Antonio was a resident of Maynard, Massachusetts.
The honorary document is signed by George W. Bush.
WW II Army Jacket
A WW II Army jacket belonging to Sgt. Antonio S. Terrasi of Maynard.
Service Flag WW II
This service flag was made by James Ledyard, Sr. He had three boys serving in WW II: William, James, and John.
Two American Woolen Company Military Medical Blankets
Two green/brown, woolen, medical blankets manufactured for the US Military by the American Woolen Company.
WW II Army Jacket
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.
World War II Army Uniform - c. 1940
This jacket was worn by Gino Pierozzi who saw considerable action. An Army jacket from World War II.
Walter Zancewicz - early 1940's
U. S. Marine
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.
Chief George T. Priest
World War II
Chief Priest demonstrates use of inhalator to Civil Defense personnel.