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A WW II Army jacket belonging to Sgt. Antonio S. Terrasi of Maynard.

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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.

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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 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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Picture taken on Main Street looking east.

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This jacket was worn by Gino Pierozzi who saw considerable action. An Army jacket from World War II.

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An Army hat included in a collection of WW II military memorabilia from Antonio S. Terrasi.

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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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William F. Palmer
PFC United States Army
F Company
182nd Infantry American Division

Born: 1919
Died: Nov 21, 1942

Bill had been in the Army almost two years, having joined in March 1941. In the last letter to his motlier, dated October 30,…

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William J. O'Toole
Private United States Army
D Company
121st Infantry
8th Division

Born:
Died: Sep 16,1944

Bill enlisted in December 18. 1943. He enjoyed his first furlough with his wife and children on Sudbury Street in May 1944. He then…

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William F. Callahan
Private United State Army Air Corps
Born: 1908
Died: Ju! 27, 1943

Bill was 35 years old and only in the service for 12 days. He died at Army Camp in Greensboro. North Carolina.

The portrait is on display in the Maynard…

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A collection of ration books used throughout the war that allowed the owner to acquire controlled items. Also a vinyl case to store the ration card.
The owners in the collection include: Irja Elizabeth Jokela, Charles Frank Warren, Erlene Johanna…

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World War II coupon book for rationed products.

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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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A collection of posters sent to Maynard Selective Service or Post Office encouraging the purchasing of bonds to finance the war.

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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.

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Vincent P. Labowicz, Jr.
Lieutenant United States Army
D Company
116th Infantry
29th Division

Born: Jul 26, 1917
Died: June 6, 1944

Vincent was 27 years old and had been overseas for two years.
Battle plans as of May 1944 listed Dog…

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Coupon for meat, fish, fats, cheeses, gasoline, and cigarettes. Also an extensive newsprint list of prices for goods set by the Office of Price Administration.

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White armband with embraided Air Raid Warden insignia.

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Two green/brown, woolen, medical blankets manufactured for the US Military by the American Woolen Company.