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The guidon or flag was given to James Mertz by a former Sergeant in the Japanese Army.

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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 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…

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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.

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A 235th AAF Base Unit Card that authorized Sgt. Albert W. Connors to wear certain ribbons and badges. It is dated January 27, 1945.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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A collection of personal papers from Philip F. Williams specifically during the World War II era. These include: Selective Service notifications, Induction Notice (June 14, 1944), Official Election War Ballot for November 7, 1944, and a Season's…

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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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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. Twombly, 13 Main St. and 71 Summer St., Maynard, Mass. These were issued by the #193 Rationing Board, Maynard.

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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.

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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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MWDC was established during WWII to train women in various occupations to aid the war effort.

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White armband with embraided Air Raid Warden insignia.

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Ruth Cuttell was active during WWII as an Air Raid Warden, Household Warden and in Civil Defense.

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The coupons could be used when purchasing 1 to 50 gallons of oil during World War II.

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To receive a gasoline ration card, a person had to certify a need for gasoline.

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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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Town of Maynard Civil Defense Agency during World War II.