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Dedication of the New Library, University of Maine
Get PDFThe New Library
Ground was formally broken for the New Library during Commencement, 1941. The shell of the building was constructed during 1941-1942, but war conditions made it impossible to proceed with the construction of the interior. At the close of hostilities, work on the building was resumed.
The stack capacity provided at present is estimated to be 250,000 volumes, with space available for an additional 200,000 volumes as needed. The Library is fireproof throughout. The seating capacity of the building when fully utilized for library purposes will be 600.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs/1100/thumbnail.jp
Contrails, my war record: a history of world war two as recorded at U. S. Army air force station #139, Thorpe Abbotts, near Diss, county of Norfolk, England
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Contrails -- My War Record is a written record of what a number of young Americans did to help win World War II.
What does not appear so obviously on the printed page is, perhaps, even more important: the quick, strong indignation of these men, at a powerful menace that threatened their ideals and their American way of living; their day-by-day strength that matched powerful foes and unending hardship; their unflagging courage that mocked incredible danger; their unquenchable faith that met aggressively the ultimate in sacrifice. These things were given freely, as only free men could give. These things definitely assure that free men shall continue to inherit the earth.
Officers and men of the 100th Bombardment Group and of the Service Organizations, I salute you!
H.H. Arnold, General of the Armyhttps://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/ww_reg_his/1196/thumbnail.jp
Maine Central Railroad Magazine, Volume 3, June 1947, No.9
Get PDFNews and articles concerning the Maine Central Railroad Company, circa Summer 1947, with updates about operations and personnel in Portland, Deering Junction, Eastport, Calais, Dennysville, Vanceboro, Bangor, Farming, Brunswick, Waterville, Augusta, Rockland, Rumford, and Lewiston.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/railroad_pubs/1002/thumbnail.jp
History, 643rd Port Company
Get PDFTo all men of the 643rd Port Company:
Many things have happened to all of us since that cold morning in February, 1944, when you marched in the snow up the hilly military reservation at Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania.
First, we made soldiers of you indifferent citizens, You were taught many things, some of them useful in war, some useful in peace. To some of you, military life has left a bitter taste. To others it was an opportunity to see the world as well as gaining a new and exciting life as a soldier. Remember this, you were taught to think quickly and to act accordingly. Those of you who are making the Army your career, continue with the same spirit and ambition you have shown in the past.
The war is over now, and you who are about to become citizens again, go out in the world and fight. Yes, fight for what is right and live up to your belief in GOD.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/ww_reg_his/1046/thumbnail.jp
Snodgrass, James A.
No full textJames A. Snodgrass. Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, 2nd Marine Radar Company, 1st Marine Division. 13 March 1923 - 26 October 1942.
Student, St. Mary\u27s School, Bangor; East Hampden School; and Class of 1940, John Bapst HIgh School. Versatile athlete. Enlisted 8 December 1941, the second day of the war. Killed in action, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, in the most critical days of that historic battle. Sharpshooter\u27s Badge. Bayonet Expert Badge. Purple Heart.
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Slager, Harold Arthur
No full textHarold Arthur Slager. Captain, U.S. Army Field Artillery. A Battery, 152nd Field Artillery Battalion, 43rd Division. 30 April 1914 - 25 July 1943.
Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism, resulting in his death by enemy machine gunfire, in supervising the tank and infantry attack at Munda, New Georgia. Athlete, outdoorsman, Scout. Graduated, John Bapst High School, 1934. Assistant manager Park Theatre. National Guard member, 1934 until induction of unit, 1941. Purple Heart.
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Morrill, Charles W.
No full textCharles W. Morrill. Private U.S. Army Infantry - 79th Infantry Division.
18 March 1916 - 13 December 1944.
The Cross of Lorraine was the symbol of his division. Trained at Fort McLellan, Alabama. Overseas eight months. Killed in action in France. Combat Infantryman\u27s Badge. Good Conduct Medal. Purple Heart. Native of Old Orchard. Three years a resident of Bangor. In civil life engaged in truck driving and shipbuilding.
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Bean, Charles Albert
No full textCharles Albert Bean.
Radioman Third Class, U.S. Navy - U.S.S.LCT 891, Flotilla 34.
27 April 1924 - 2 January 1946.
Enlisted January 1943. Trained on LCT\u27s, Solomons, Maryland. Served on LCT\u27s, Pearl Harbor, October 1944. September 1945, then at Okinawa. Died of accidental explosion aboard his ship, Chimu Wan, Okinawa. Boy Scout. Bangor High School, 1942 where he was drum major Student at Bangor Maine School of Commerce. Enthusiastic outdoorsman.
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Curran, John Francis
No full textJohn Francis Curran. Storekeeper Third Class, U.S. Navy - U.S.S. Chevalier.
25 December 1923 - 6 October 1943
Left John Bapst High School in his junior year to enlist, July 1942. Trained at Newport, Rhode Island. Served in the Pacific. Killed in action when his destroyer was torpedoed off Vella Lavella Island, Solomon Islands. Life-long resident of Bangor. St. Mary\u27s School. A lover of all sports. Purple Heart.
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McDougal, Jr., Miles B.
No full textMiles B.McDougal, Jr. 2nd Lieutenant, U.S. Army Air Forces. 340th Fighter Squadron, 348th Fighter Group.
18 June 1922 - 6 September 1944.
Trained at Williams Field, Chandler, Arizona. Killed in action piloting a P-47 Thunderbolt fighter on combat mission over the Halmahera Islands, the Moluccas. Native of Caribou. Graduate of Ellsworth High School, 1941. Employed, before entering the Army, at the U.S. Government Printing Office. An enthusiastic horseman. Presidential Citation. Purple Heart.
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