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Maynard Soldiers of World War I - ca 1919
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First Group:
Sgt. Charles E. Dyson, Co 3 FMS; Edward Ledgard (2)
Second Group:
Top - Lt. Ralph C. Shattuck, Engineer's Corp; Pt. Albert N. Hodgess, 73 CAC
Bottom - Pt. Roy C. Nelson, 104th Infantry; Corp. Walter R.…
First Group:
Sgt. Charles E. Dyson, Co 3 FMS; Edward Ledgard (2)
Second Group:
Top - Lt. Ralph C. Shattuck, Engineer's Corp; Pt. Albert N. Hodgess, 73 CAC
Bottom - Pt. Roy C. Nelson, 104th Infantry; Corp. Walter R.…
Sixth Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia - 1917
On Sunday July 27, 1917 the entire Sixth Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia was marching through Maynard on the way to Fort Devens, Ayer. Two months later they were on the way to France as the 26th or Yankee Division. About 40 Maynard…
File folder for World War I
Town of Maynard
Three folders that contain WWI information relative to Maynard including: Notes by Ralph Sheridan for the History of Maynard Book, lists of Maynard residents who served in the war, newspaper clippings, Ralph Sheridan's musings about a radio…
Reunion and Reception Program - April 23, 1919
St. Bridget's Roman Catholic Church
An agenda for a celebration honoring World War I returning soldiers and sailors from St. Bridget's Parish, Wednesday, April 23, 1919.
Maynard World War I Veterans - 1975
Picture taken at Memorial Park on November 11, 1975.
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Joseph Dineen
William Baron
James Whalen
William Sweeney
Ralph Jamieson
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Joseph Dineen
William Baron
James Whalen
William Sweeney
Ralph Jamieson
Fourth of July Parade - 1919
This was a welcome home parade for the men who had served in WWI. The men are marching up Summer Street in front of the Riverside Cooperative building with the library entrance decorated. The windows on the upper floor are the Cooperative Hall.
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
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Joseph Dineen
William Baron
James Whalen
William Sweeney
Ralph Jamieson
Maynard Overseas Committee
World War One
A greeting card evidently placed in a gift package sent to the Maynard soldiers during the war.
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.
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.
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.
WWI Registration Certificate
Blank certificate that would be filled in when a person reported for military registration.
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…
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.
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…
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.