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WWI Registration Certificate
Blank certificate that would be filled in when a person reported for military registration.
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.
l to r
Joseph Dineen
William Baron
James Whalen
William Sweeney
Ralph Jamieson
l to r
Joseph Dineen
William Baron
James Whalen
William Sweeney
Ralph Jamieson
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…
World War I Medal
A welcome home celebration occurred on July 4th, 1919 for the returning servicemen from WWI. There was a parade, speakers and presentation of the medal to each service man.
Photos of the medal and of a medal made into a keyring.
Photos of the medal and of a medal made into a keyring.
Victory Girls/ United War Work Campaign
A certificate was awarded to Pearl McAuslin of Maynard for donating one dollar to the United War Work Campaign for WWI, 1918.
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.
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.
U.S. Army First Aid Packet - World War I
An unopened metal box that presumably contains first aid supplies.
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…
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…
Silk Handkerchief 1919
A silk handkerchief, a souvenir of France, with 1919 stitched upon it. It was donated by Sgt. William Baron who served in France during WW I.
Roy Gray World War I Journal - 1919
Bill for Delivery of Muriel Gray - 1924
Copies of this book were given by American Woolen Company to their employees who were returning service men, to allow them to record aspects of their service.
This book belonged to Roy Charles Gray, born on October 22, 1899, in Parrsboro, Nova…
This book belonged to Roy Charles Gray, born on October 22, 1899, in Parrsboro, Nova…
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.
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.
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…
Military Funeral of Anthony Dzerkacz - ca 1920
Killed in action during World War I
Top photo, left
Front, l to r: Percy Taylor, Jack Higgins, Don Connors, John Gibbons
Back, l to r: James Cronin, Pat Kane, Ray Smith, Eden Tobin
Front, l to r: Percy Taylor, Jack Higgins, Don Connors, John Gibbons
Back, l to r: James Cronin, Pat Kane, Ray Smith, Eden Tobin
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.