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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…
Albert W. Connors Air Medal and Ribbons - 1944
The Air Medal is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces. It was created in 1942 and is awarded for single acts of heroism or meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.
Albert W. Connors AAF Base Unit Card - 1945
A 235th AAF Base Unit Card that authorized Sgt. Albert W. Connors to wear certain ribbons and badges. It is dated January 27, 1945.
Albert Connors 8th Air Force Shoulder Patches - 1944
Three shoulder patches worn by Sgt. Albert W. Connors during WW 2. The Eighth Air Force is a numbered air force of the United States Air Force's Air Force Global Strike Command. The Eighth Air Force is probably the most well known Allied forces of…
Master Parachutist Qualification Badge - 1941
The Parachutist Qualification Badge, commonly referred to as "Jump Wings", is a military badge of the United States Armed Forces. To qualify for the Master Badge an individual must have been rated excellent in character and efficiency and have met…
Sgt. Albert W. Connors WW II Awards - ca 1944
A collection of medals earned by Sgt. Albert W. Connors, US Air Force, during WW 2. These are: 1)the Distinguished Flying Cross; 2)Campaign Ribbon with 3 stars and 2 Oak Leaves; 3)Campaign Ribbon; 4)Pin with 2 Oak Leaves; 5)Collar Insignia US Air…
Fuel Rationing Coupons - 1944-45
Three World War II rationing coupons for home fuel oil and gasoline, dated 1944 and 1945. They are issued in the name of Warren A. Twombley, 13 Main St. and 71 Summer St., Maynard, Mass. These were issued by the #193 Rationing Board, Maynard.
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.
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,…
Eino Wattu Military Service Portrait
Eino O. Wattu
S/Sgt United States Army
350th Infantry
88th Division
Born: Dec 17, 1920
Died: Apr 17, 1945
In October 1943, Eino was at home on Tremont Street, on furlough from Fort Sam Houston, Texas, visiting friends and…
S/Sgt United States Army
350th Infantry
88th Division
Born: Dec 17, 1920
Died: Apr 17, 1945
In October 1943, Eino was at home on Tremont Street, on furlough from Fort Sam Houston, Texas, visiting friends and…
Adolfe Waluck Military Service Portrait
Adolfe Waluck
S/Sgt United States Army Air Corps
563rd Bomb Squadron
388th Bomb Group
8th Air Force
Born: 1916
Died: Apr 9, 1944
Adolfe was a B-17 right waist gunner who died on a mission over Germany. He was 28 years old. After a bombing…
S/Sgt United States Army Air Corps
563rd Bomb Squadron
388th Bomb Group
8th Air Force
Born: 1916
Died: Apr 9, 1944
Adolfe was a B-17 right waist gunner who died on a mission over Germany. He was 28 years old. After a bombing…
John Veleno Military Service Portrait
John N. Veleno
PFC United States Army
A Company
12th Infantry
4th Division
Born: 1910
Died: Aug 9, 1944
John enlisted in February 1941 at Fort Devens. He was home on a short furlough, visiting his parents at 2 Colbert Avenue in August…
PFC United States Army
A Company
12th Infantry
4th Division
Born: 1910
Died: Aug 9, 1944
John enlisted in February 1941 at Fort Devens. He was home on a short furlough, visiting his parents at 2 Colbert Avenue in August…
John Utkewicz
John W. Utkewicz Jr.
Corporal United States Army Air Corps
523rd Fighter Squadron
27th Fighter Group
12th Air Force
Born:
Died: Sep 11, 1944
John was a radio communications technician.
While moving from southern France to a location…
Corporal United States Army Air Corps
523rd Fighter Squadron
27th Fighter Group
12th Air Force
Born:
Died: Sep 11, 1944
John was a radio communications technician.
While moving from southern France to a location…
Stanley Tomyl Military Service Portrait
Stanley Tomyl
PFC United States Army
L Company
17th Infantry
7th Division
Born:
Died: Jan 1, 1945
A letter from a Company Commander indicated that Stanley's patrol had been ambushed. He sacrificed himself by drawing enemy fire away from…
PFC United States Army
L Company
17th Infantry
7th Division
Born:
Died: Jan 1, 1945
A letter from a Company Commander indicated that Stanley's patrol had been ambushed. He sacrificed himself by drawing enemy fire away from…
James Tobin Military Service Portrait
James M. Tobin
Private United States Army Air Corps
2505th Base Unit
Born: Dec 3, 1923
Died: Sept 9, 1944
James was married on June 11, 1944. He died of appendicitis in a midwest training camp.
The portrait is on display in the Maynard…
Private United States Army Air Corps
2505th Base Unit
Born: Dec 3, 1923
Died: Sept 9, 1944
James was married on June 11, 1944. He died of appendicitis in a midwest training camp.
The portrait is on display in the Maynard…
Frank Spence Military Service Profile
Frank Brady Spence
ARM3 United States Navy Reserve
Born: July 2, 1925
Died: June 29, 1945
Frank was lost at sea. He was trapped in a damaged aircraft that, upon landing approach, missed the carrier and crashed into the sea. The pilot was…
ARM3 United States Navy Reserve
Born: July 2, 1925
Died: June 29, 1945
Frank was lost at sea. He was trapped in a damaged aircraft that, upon landing approach, missed the carrier and crashed into the sea. The pilot was…
John Scaccotti Military Service Portrait
John J. Scaccotti
S/Sgt United States Army
181st Infantry
26th Division
Born;
Died: May 6, 1942
John died at Camp Edwards on Cape Cod of bronehial pneumonia following an operation and several weeks illness.
The 181st Infantry was broken…
S/Sgt United States Army
181st Infantry
26th Division
Born;
Died: May 6, 1942
John died at Camp Edwards on Cape Cod of bronehial pneumonia following an operation and several weeks illness.
The 181st Infantry was broken…