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Burgess, William G., Jr.
No full textWilliam G. Burgess, Jr. Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps - 1st Marine Division.
19 June 1924 - 14 May 1945.
After fighting in the difficult campaigns at Cape Gloucester, New Britain; the Russell Islands, near Guadalcanal; and Bloody Nose Ridge, Peleliu Island; he fell in action at Okinawa. A native of Bangor and student at St. Mary\u27s School, he lived also in Glenburn and Hermon. HIs principal interest was mechanics.
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Flagg, Ferd Charles
No full textFerd Charles Flagg. Private First Class, U.S. Army.
29 June 1919 - 21 April 1945.
One of four brothers who served. Fatally wounded in action, Leipzig, Germany, 18 April 1945. Bangor High School student; in the refrigeration business; shipbuilder. Member of Maine State Guard. He loved the out-of-doors and he loved people. His daughter, Pollyanne, and his son, Douglas, inherit his happy disposition. Purple Heart.
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Scherer, Ralph A.
No full textRalph A. Scherer. Private U.S. Army. 14 May 1905 - 19 October 1942.
Enlisted February 1942. Died at the Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D.C., of illness contracted in the service. Graduated, Bangor High School, 1922, where he was class prophet, R.O.T.C. member, an editor of The Oracle , and a second honors student. Before enlisting he was a clerk in the shoe manufacturing business.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/book_of_honor_images/1013/thumbnail.jp
Pomeroy, George
No full textGeorge Pomeroy. Sergeant, U.S. Army Engineer Corps 1st Battalion. 11 April 1913 - 8 November 1942.
In peace a yacht seaman who rescued perilously the victims of a Florida hurricane. In war a Sergeant, who, though it killed him, with another destroyed the enemy gun that caught his platoon in a cross Fire near Oran, Algeria. His son, Thomas, he never saw. Presidential Citation. Purple Heart.
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The 233rd Engineer Combat Battalion, 1943-1945
Get PDFFrom the Introduction:
That is the purpose of this book -- to tell a story, the story of the men of the 233d Engineer Combat Battalion ... their combat experiences, the story they want to be told. It comprises the better part of the history, and in its writing it is fully realized that at its best this book will be only a brief summary of the full story.
Each act of heroism or determination, each recording of skill and self-sacrifice, and each feat of bravery depicted will be only one of many. Throughout the entire writing of this book I have had to be content with the telling of a few incidents with the full certainty of neglecting many. The only records of many acts of courage are still being held in the hearts of the doers, and only because they were seen by someone else did those related here become known. For it was the spirit of the Battalion that to sacrifice, to go beyond the call of duty and to accomplish the job at any cost was merely doing the job well.
If this book tells the story they want told, if it brings a feeling of pride to the members of the Battalion, if it brings enjoyment to its readers, it will have fulfilled its purpose, and it is further hoped that in its recording I have brought forth the spirit of undying cooperation that so successfully carried the 233d Engineers across the many beaches in the Pacific Theater and made the accomplishment of their every mission possible.
Victor E. Weaver, 2nd Lt, 233rd Engineer Combat Battalion, Adjutanthttps://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/ww_reg_his/1194/thumbnail.jp
The Oracle, 1947
Get PDFWe, the graduating class of 1947, do realize the grave responsibility our graduation into the world at this time implies upon us. The world is marked by confusion. In this day and age, man has arrived at the point where he must choose whether he will use his tremendous advancements in science and knowledge for his betterment or his destruction. His choice lies in the success of world union, and the success of world union depends upon the efforts of man. The answer to the problem of finding worldly peace and harmony cannot be achieved by one man or even one nation; nor can it be found in one day or even · one year. It will take time, hard work, and real faith on the part of each and every human being to bring the peace the future promises. We who are the Youth of Today must be the Leaders of Tomorrow.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/bhs_yearbooks/1011/thumbnail.jp
Corey, John Francis
No full textJohn Francis Corey. Private, U.S. Army Engineer Corps, Company B, 81st Engineer Battalion.
21 August 1924 - 4 January 1945.
A loyal son. A life-long resident of Bangor. He served in England and Belgium. Wounded in the Battle of the Bulge. Died, a prisoner of the enemy, at Neuwied, Prussia. Left John Bapst High School in Senior year Engaged in shoe manufacturing. Enthusiastic stamp collector. Good Conduct Medal. Purple Heart.
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Kelley, Arnold R.
No full textArnold R. Kelley. Corporal, U.S. Army Field Artillery. Headquarters Battery, 37th Field Artillery Battalion. 4 January 1922 - 21 June 1944.
Beginning December 1942 he served at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin, and in Northern Ireland and England, before going to France. Twice wounded in action, he died of wounds in Normandy. Life-long resident of Bangor. Played basketball and football at Bangor High School, where he graduated, 1939. Tree expert. Railroadman. Purple Heart.
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Richards, George T.
No full textGeorge T. Richards. Private First Class, U.S. Army Infantry. Company E, 121st Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division.
3 December 1925 - 2 April 1945.
The youngest of three brothers in the service. Enlisted 28 February 1944. Trained with 273rd Infantry, 69th Division. Sailed overseas November 1944. Entered the fighting January 1945. Killed in action at Nepthen, Germany. Graduated Garland Street Junior High, 1942. Entered Bangor High. Member of Pleiades Grange of Glenburn. Purple Heart.
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Pendleton III, Fields Seeley
No full textFields Seeley Pendleton III. 2nd Lieutenant, U.S. Army Air Forces. 314th Fighter Squadron, 324th Fighter Group, 9th Air Force.
19 June 1924 - 12 October 1944.
Air Medal. Pilot of a Thunderbolt Fighter. Killed in action near Colmar, Alsace, France, supporting the 7th Army in the Belfort Gap area. Bangor High School, 1939. Eagle Scout. Football and lacrosse varsity letterman at Phillips Exeter Academy, where he graduated, 1942. Cornell University class of 1946. Beta Theta Pi.
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