In 2015 we held our third annual Veterans Breakfast at Peabody High School! This year we invited Peabody's WWII, Korean, and Vietnam War veterans. We had over 100 Veterans attend, it was very successful.
Here are some of their stories.
Richard Burke
Korean War (1948-1950)
Mr. Richard Burke was a Fireman’s watch. His military Rank was First Class. He was located in New London, Connecticut. When he was off duty, the soldiers would go into a place called the Crows Mess. He worked in a dental lab in Boston for 31 years. The crew in the Submarine were very cooperative and got along well. They had to because it was small. He currently enjoys watching TV and reading.
Korean War (1948-1950)
Mr. Richard Burke was a Fireman’s watch. His military Rank was First Class. He was located in New London, Connecticut. When he was off duty, the soldiers would go into a place called the Crows Mess. He worked in a dental lab in Boston for 31 years. The crew in the Submarine were very cooperative and got along well. They had to because it was small. He currently enjoys watching TV and reading.
Steve Coddens
Vietnam War (1968-1971)
Hailing from South Peabody, Mr. Steve Collins enlisted in the armed forces and served in the Marine Corps from 1968 to 1971. Serving during the Vietnam era, Mr. Collins worked as a tank mechanic. He spent much of his time serving on Okinawa, where he says there wasn’t much to look at. He admits he did not experience any wartime events like those in Vietnam; he didn’t serve in a war zone. He remained optimistic, however, and says he had a good time. Mr. Collins attended Peabody Vocational High School, one he admits as a “small brown school.” His Marine Corps experience began at the Essex County Detachment.
Vietnam War (1968-1971)
Hailing from South Peabody, Mr. Steve Collins enlisted in the armed forces and served in the Marine Corps from 1968 to 1971. Serving during the Vietnam era, Mr. Collins worked as a tank mechanic. He spent much of his time serving on Okinawa, where he says there wasn’t much to look at. He admits he did not experience any wartime events like those in Vietnam; he didn’t serve in a war zone. He remained optimistic, however, and says he had a good time. Mr. Collins attended Peabody Vocational High School, one he admits as a “small brown school.” His Marine Corps experience began at the Essex County Detachment.
Russel E. Bowden
Korean War
Russell served at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, as a 280 mm gunnery Sergeant. He served in the “B” Battery unit in the 3rd Army.
Korean War
Russell served at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, as a 280 mm gunnery Sergeant. He served in the “B” Battery unit in the 3rd Army.
Robert G. Anderson
World War II (1941-1944)
Robert (Bob) Anderson was 18 years old when he enlisted for the U.S. Air Force. He was a crew chief on a P51 fighter plane. Attending training schools in Illinois, Anderson learned how to take care of a P51 plane and how to train new pilots to drive them. Anderson’s plane was stationed mostly near the Gulf of Mexico, acting as a lookout for any arriving enemies. He eventually achieved the rank of sergeant.
World War II (1941-1944)
Robert (Bob) Anderson was 18 years old when he enlisted for the U.S. Air Force. He was a crew chief on a P51 fighter plane. Attending training schools in Illinois, Anderson learned how to take care of a P51 plane and how to train new pilots to drive them. Anderson’s plane was stationed mostly near the Gulf of Mexico, acting as a lookout for any arriving enemies. He eventually achieved the rank of sergeant.
Donald H. Ahearn
Korean War (1953-1956)
Donald enlisted into the Marine Corps and served as a Sergeant. He spent two years in Japan, a few months in Hong Kong on temporary duty, and three months in Puerto Rico. While he was in Puerto Rico he served as a secretary and eventually got the chance to work as a court reporter in Japan. Fortunately for Donald he did not have to fight in any battles because he had two older brothers who had already fought. Donald is also the recipient of the Korean War medal.
Korean War (1953-1956)
Donald enlisted into the Marine Corps and served as a Sergeant. He spent two years in Japan, a few months in Hong Kong on temporary duty, and three months in Puerto Rico. While he was in Puerto Rico he served as a secretary and eventually got the chance to work as a court reporter in Japan. Fortunately for Donald he did not have to fight in any battles because he had two older brothers who had already fought. Donald is also the recipient of the Korean War medal.
Bob Burns
Korean War and Vietnam War (1953-1957)
Bob Burn enlisted in the Navy for his four years of service. He was on shore duty for two years in Maryland and Virginia, and two years on shore in Norfolk Virginia. He sailed on the USS Truckee and the USS Fairview. Bob enjoyed his time served both on and offshore. He enlisted with four of his friends while in high school. He went to training in Cuba, then traveled to Washington D.C.
Korean War and Vietnam War (1953-1957)
Bob Burn enlisted in the Navy for his four years of service. He was on shore duty for two years in Maryland and Virginia, and two years on shore in Norfolk Virginia. He sailed on the USS Truckee and the USS Fairview. Bob enjoyed his time served both on and offshore. He enlisted with four of his friends while in high school. He went to training in Cuba, then traveled to Washington D.C.
Domenic D'Errico
Korean War (1951-1954)
Domenic had just graduated High School and at the age of 18 he made the decision to enlist into the Marines. He left his 2 brothers and 4 sisters along with his mother and father to pursue his dream. While he was a Marine he became Sergeant and served at the Korean war. During his time of service he received 3 battle stars and an honorable discharge. Before he went to war he was living in East Boston, and went to East Boston High School. He started his training in Camp Parasilin in California, this is where the men were “broken down.” After the rest of the men and himself were broken down they went to combat training at Camp Peniton. After going through training in these two camps he was sent to Korea for the war. While in Korea he got sea rations, which is food inside of a can, and during the winters the weather was brutally cold so the Marines would use a little burner to cook their food. After Dom returned from war he went to Quantico, Virginia this is where he came down with hepatitis that he got from Korea. Due to the hepatitis Dom was a bed patient for about 8 months.
Korean War (1951-1954)
Domenic had just graduated High School and at the age of 18 he made the decision to enlist into the Marines. He left his 2 brothers and 4 sisters along with his mother and father to pursue his dream. While he was a Marine he became Sergeant and served at the Korean war. During his time of service he received 3 battle stars and an honorable discharge. Before he went to war he was living in East Boston, and went to East Boston High School. He started his training in Camp Parasilin in California, this is where the men were “broken down.” After the rest of the men and himself were broken down they went to combat training at Camp Peniton. After going through training in these two camps he was sent to Korea for the war. While in Korea he got sea rations, which is food inside of a can, and during the winters the weather was brutally cold so the Marines would use a little burner to cook their food. After Dom returned from war he went to Quantico, Virginia this is where he came down with hepatitis that he got from Korea. Due to the hepatitis Dom was a bed patient for about 8 months.
Edward J. Deulla Jr.
Korean War (1950-1954)
Edward J. Deulla Jr. was enlisted to serve in the Korean War. He served in the United States Air force and was stationed in Texas, Chicago, and Vermont. Achieving the rank of Airman 1st Class, Deulla was later awarded the Air Defense Command Medal. His great grandsons have also served in wars.
Korean War (1950-1954)
Edward J. Deulla Jr. was enlisted to serve in the Korean War. He served in the United States Air force and was stationed in Texas, Chicago, and Vermont. Achieving the rank of Airman 1st Class, Deulla was later awarded the Air Defense Command Medal. His great grandsons have also served in wars.
Russel Cartolaro
Korean War (1952-1953)
Mr. Cartolaro was born on January 23, 1931. He was drafted into the U.S. Army Signal Corps. His military rank was a corporal. His locations of service were Camp Cordon, Georgia. He also attended the Fort Moment, New Jersey as a signal instructor. He received the National Defense Military Medal. Mr.Cartolaro tried to enlist in the air force. He was classified right after high school. Being classified meant he could be drafted at any time, which made it hard for him to get a job. He spent 8 weeks at the Signal Corps for basic training. He went to East Germany, while under communist control. He met his wife after he graduated high school, they went out for 3 years. They were supposed to get married April 1952, but he got drafted. He had 3 days off in August 1952 and they got married. He and his wife have been married ever since.
Korean War (1952-1953)
Mr. Cartolaro was born on January 23, 1931. He was drafted into the U.S. Army Signal Corps. His military rank was a corporal. His locations of service were Camp Cordon, Georgia. He also attended the Fort Moment, New Jersey as a signal instructor. He received the National Defense Military Medal. Mr.Cartolaro tried to enlist in the air force. He was classified right after high school. Being classified meant he could be drafted at any time, which made it hard for him to get a job. He spent 8 weeks at the Signal Corps for basic training. He went to East Germany, while under communist control. He met his wife after he graduated high school, they went out for 3 years. They were supposed to get married April 1952, but he got drafted. He had 3 days off in August 1952 and they got married. He and his wife have been married ever since.
Angelo DeVincenzi
World War II and Korean War (1944-1952)
Enlisted at 17, Angelo DeVincenzi served abroad in the Navy. DeVincenzi was apart of the 1st wave at Omaha Beach on D-Day. His objective was to blow up obstacles on the beaches to make it easier on the soldiers running up on to the beach. DeVincenzi received the French Legion of Honor, The Battle Star, and the American, European and Pacific Stars. After Normandy, DeVincenzi was then deployed to the Pacific. One of his brother was also apart of the Normandy Invasion, flying a B-24, bombing the outskirts of Normandy before he was shot down. After World War 2, DeVincenzi was planning to go to Korea, but became too sick to be deployed. DeVincenzi described war as “crazy and fun, [but] looking back you’re like how did I get through that.”
World War II and Korean War (1944-1952)
Enlisted at 17, Angelo DeVincenzi served abroad in the Navy. DeVincenzi was apart of the 1st wave at Omaha Beach on D-Day. His objective was to blow up obstacles on the beaches to make it easier on the soldiers running up on to the beach. DeVincenzi received the French Legion of Honor, The Battle Star, and the American, European and Pacific Stars. After Normandy, DeVincenzi was then deployed to the Pacific. One of his brother was also apart of the Normandy Invasion, flying a B-24, bombing the outskirts of Normandy before he was shot down. After World War 2, DeVincenzi was planning to go to Korea, but became too sick to be deployed. DeVincenzi described war as “crazy and fun, [but] looking back you’re like how did I get through that.”
Charles Robert DiMare
Korean War
Charles Robert DiMare served in the US. Navey. He has traveled a lot and served in Bainbridge, Maryland and Newport Rhode Island. He won awards for good conduct and a National Defense Service Medal. He is married to Bella and has been married to her for sixty years. He was a specialist and he graduated from Medford High. He was the commander of the D.A.V and has participated in many parades. “Freedom is not cheap.”
Korean War
Charles Robert DiMare served in the US. Navey. He has traveled a lot and served in Bainbridge, Maryland and Newport Rhode Island. He won awards for good conduct and a National Defense Service Medal. He is married to Bella and has been married to her for sixty years. He was a specialist and he graduated from Medford High. He was the commander of the D.A.V and has participated in many parades. “Freedom is not cheap.”
Paul Foskett
Korean War (1954-1956)
Paul was drafted into the army and endured boot camp, which was of course, much harder than he expected: 8 weeks of very difficult training which featured physical therapy every day at 5am. After boot camp, he was assigned to Kentucky for 8 more weeks of boot camp at Fort Knox, which he called, “advanced boot camp”. The temperature was 100 degrees! There, he was taught about hand grenades, machine guns, the bazooka, and the rocket launcher. He was also married twice, even while still in service. Yet Paul says the most fascinating thing about service was the 6 or 7 very interesting instances he faced Russians in. His most memorable experience of this was when he was a courier, on guard duty in Vienna in an office building, which faced a Russian building directly anterior to his army building, of which he stood, guarding the fourth floor. Part of his duties included touring both offices, generally inspecting the facility. On the first night he toured, 2 or 3 of the offices were empty, when suddenly, a shot fired from across the street, and Paul, a scared 21 year-old at the time, dove to the floor and ducked out of the room. He hadn’t even turned on the light in the room, but he realized he also hadn’t turned the light off in the back room behind him, which he admitted must have illustrated his silhouette for the enemy perfectly. He inspected the rest of the place, after escaping from the room, alive. Even though a pistol had been left for his own protection, Paul could not find enough solace to sleep that night. In the morning, he reported the incident, but after taking a look at the glass, they realized there was no bullet hole in the glass. Later come to find out the flash Paul had mistaken for the flash of a gun was simply the flash of a camera.
Korean War (1954-1956)
Paul was drafted into the army and endured boot camp, which was of course, much harder than he expected: 8 weeks of very difficult training which featured physical therapy every day at 5am. After boot camp, he was assigned to Kentucky for 8 more weeks of boot camp at Fort Knox, which he called, “advanced boot camp”. The temperature was 100 degrees! There, he was taught about hand grenades, machine guns, the bazooka, and the rocket launcher. He was also married twice, even while still in service. Yet Paul says the most fascinating thing about service was the 6 or 7 very interesting instances he faced Russians in. His most memorable experience of this was when he was a courier, on guard duty in Vienna in an office building, which faced a Russian building directly anterior to his army building, of which he stood, guarding the fourth floor. Part of his duties included touring both offices, generally inspecting the facility. On the first night he toured, 2 or 3 of the offices were empty, when suddenly, a shot fired from across the street, and Paul, a scared 21 year-old at the time, dove to the floor and ducked out of the room. He hadn’t even turned on the light in the room, but he realized he also hadn’t turned the light off in the back room behind him, which he admitted must have illustrated his silhouette for the enemy perfectly. He inspected the rest of the place, after escaping from the room, alive. Even though a pistol had been left for his own protection, Paul could not find enough solace to sleep that night. In the morning, he reported the incident, but after taking a look at the glass, they realized there was no bullet hole in the glass. Later come to find out the flash Paul had mistaken for the flash of a gun was simply the flash of a camera.
Roger A. Fecteau
World War II (1945-1947)
Roger was born on April 29, 1927 in Salem. His branch of service was the U.S Navy. In the U.S Navy he was ranked Seaman First Class. When he came into the U.S Navy, he was enlisted. He was located in Boston and served in a battle involving the naval fleet reserve. He went to all the South Pacific Islands and China. He gave China the ships and went back home. When he went to Guam the day before New Years, there was a big explosion at exactly 10pm. The Japanese blew up the fuel department/depot. His friend’s leg and arm blew off and went back to the US. Roger didn’t get to visit his highschool friend after that happened. By serving our country he won the Navy Choir award and got a medal for being an Alpha Pacific.
World War II (1945-1947)
Roger was born on April 29, 1927 in Salem. His branch of service was the U.S Navy. In the U.S Navy he was ranked Seaman First Class. When he came into the U.S Navy, he was enlisted. He was located in Boston and served in a battle involving the naval fleet reserve. He went to all the South Pacific Islands and China. He gave China the ships and went back home. When he went to Guam the day before New Years, there was a big explosion at exactly 10pm. The Japanese blew up the fuel department/depot. His friend’s leg and arm blew off and went back to the US. Roger didn’t get to visit his highschool friend after that happened. By serving our country he won the Navy Choir award and got a medal for being an Alpha Pacific.
Edward Henaeberry
Vietnam War (1965-1966)
Edward Henaeberry was born on July 29, 1940. Mr. Henaeberry was 26 years old when he lost his job at a paint making factory when he decided to enlisted into the United States Air Force. He picked the United States Air Force because he knew they would offer him a place to sleep, where as any other branch would not. Mr. Henaeberry was stationed in Germany during his time serving. In Germany he worked at a hospital in the emergency room. While working in the emergency room he had some of his most memorable nights. Putting legs together with splints is something he will never forget. Mr. Edward Henaeberry received the Air force conduct ribbon during his service.
Vietnam War (1965-1966)
Edward Henaeberry was born on July 29, 1940. Mr. Henaeberry was 26 years old when he lost his job at a paint making factory when he decided to enlisted into the United States Air Force. He picked the United States Air Force because he knew they would offer him a place to sleep, where as any other branch would not. Mr. Henaeberry was stationed in Germany during his time serving. In Germany he worked at a hospital in the emergency room. While working in the emergency room he had some of his most memorable nights. Putting legs together with splints is something he will never forget. Mr. Edward Henaeberry received the Air force conduct ribbon during his service.
Ernest Kendall
World War II (1944-1946)
Born in Winthrop Mass. Ernest Kendall served in the Air Corps as a Nose Gunner. Kendall enlisted into the war. Kendall’s job was to take care of all of the guns, and bombs on the planes. He served all around the states including Texas and Utah. Kendall made many friends from the war, but drifted apart from them after the war ended.
World War II (1944-1946)
Born in Winthrop Mass. Ernest Kendall served in the Air Corps as a Nose Gunner. Kendall enlisted into the war. Kendall’s job was to take care of all of the guns, and bombs on the planes. He served all around the states including Texas and Utah. Kendall made many friends from the war, but drifted apart from them after the war ended.
Ron Fuccillo
Vietnam War (1965-1967)
Veteran Ron Fuccillo served in our US Army. He served from 1965 to 1967, everyday was a different day for the soldiers. Ron did not enlist himself in the army, like many others he was drafted. He was gone for two years. When he was drafted he was sent to Georgia for about a year and the next year he went to Vietnam by ship, it took them 27 days to get there. While on the ship he was surrounded by many people and got to know most of them. Times were different and on holidays it was very special for everyone they all had nice dinners and a good time to get to know each other. Since they were far from home contact home was essential to them. The people would write letters to and from. They would also send tape recorders to each other to hear stories that were happening back home. All the people would like to gather and listen to recorders. Ron and others still have some of these recordings and letters. Fuccillo received a conduct medal for Vietnam combat.
Vietnam War (1965-1967)
Veteran Ron Fuccillo served in our US Army. He served from 1965 to 1967, everyday was a different day for the soldiers. Ron did not enlist himself in the army, like many others he was drafted. He was gone for two years. When he was drafted he was sent to Georgia for about a year and the next year he went to Vietnam by ship, it took them 27 days to get there. While on the ship he was surrounded by many people and got to know most of them. Times were different and on holidays it was very special for everyone they all had nice dinners and a good time to get to know each other. Since they were far from home contact home was essential to them. The people would write letters to and from. They would also send tape recorders to each other to hear stories that were happening back home. All the people would like to gather and listen to recorders. Ron and others still have some of these recordings and letters. Fuccillo received a conduct medal for Vietnam combat.
Joe Kerwin
Korean War and Vietnam War (1955-1958)
Joe Kerwin was born in Salem in 1935. He enlisted 6-8 months after he graduated from high school and was stationed in the Far East. Joe Kerwin served in the United States Air Force. He chose the Air Force because he was inspired and the other branches weren’t accepting many people. He was enlisted when he was just 18 years old and served in the time between the Korean and Vietnam War. Kerwin was stationed in Korea, Vietnam, and Hawaii and was ranked Airman 3rd Class. After the war, he attended 1.5 years of college and later worked in construction.
Korean War and Vietnam War (1955-1958)
Joe Kerwin was born in Salem in 1935. He enlisted 6-8 months after he graduated from high school and was stationed in the Far East. Joe Kerwin served in the United States Air Force. He chose the Air Force because he was inspired and the other branches weren’t accepting many people. He was enlisted when he was just 18 years old and served in the time between the Korean and Vietnam War. Kerwin was stationed in Korea, Vietnam, and Hawaii and was ranked Airman 3rd Class. After the war, he attended 1.5 years of college and later worked in construction.
Corporal Arthur Labrie
World War II (1945-1946) and Korean War
Corporal Arthur Labrie was trained in Spartan Croft, South Carolina. He was headed for mainland Japan, but before he got there the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. After World War II ended he was sent to Korea and was there for the beginning of the war.
World War II (1945-1946) and Korean War
Corporal Arthur Labrie was trained in Spartan Croft, South Carolina. He was headed for mainland Japan, but before he got there the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. After World War II ended he was sent to Korea and was there for the beginning of the war.
David Lunt
World War II (1945-1946)
David Lunt was 18 years old when he served for the U.S. Navy in 1945. Stationed in Florida, Lunt worked on a tugboat, helping to maintain it. After serving in the war, Lunt took advantage of the G.I, Bill and attended college for two years. He worked at Boston Bank for 15 years then later joined the American Legion in Beverly as a commander of post 12.
World War II (1945-1946)
David Lunt was 18 years old when he served for the U.S. Navy in 1945. Stationed in Florida, Lunt worked on a tugboat, helping to maintain it. After serving in the war, Lunt took advantage of the G.I, Bill and attended college for two years. He worked at Boston Bank for 15 years then later joined the American Legion in Beverly as a commander of post 12.
John D. Morong
Korean War and Vietnam War (1959-1964)
John Morong joined the air force in 1959. He served in the Korean and Vietnam War. He reached the rank of E4, and completed his service in 1964. He was stationed in both England and Labrador, and was a mechanic at an Air Force base. He received the Good Conduct Service Medal during his time in the air force. John joined the air force not only to serve his country, but also because he was looking for employment. He had a job at a bakery in the United States, and decided to join the air force, partially because he had an uncle who had previously served. After completing his basic training, John decided to be a mechanic after being presented several options. He had numerous responsibilities across the air force bases, and he concluded his service in 1964.
Korean War and Vietnam War (1959-1964)
John Morong joined the air force in 1959. He served in the Korean and Vietnam War. He reached the rank of E4, and completed his service in 1964. He was stationed in both England and Labrador, and was a mechanic at an Air Force base. He received the Good Conduct Service Medal during his time in the air force. John joined the air force not only to serve his country, but also because he was looking for employment. He had a job at a bakery in the United States, and decided to join the air force, partially because he had an uncle who had previously served. After completing his basic training, John decided to be a mechanic after being presented several options. He had numerous responsibilities across the air force bases, and he concluded his service in 1964.
Joseph Macrina
World War II (1943-1946)
Mr. Joseph Macrina was enlisted in the Air Corps when he served in WWII. He was stationed in Miami Beach until 1945 then he was moved to Germany. He never participated in any combat flying, but instead was assigned to B 17 airplane. He considers himself “very lucky” compared to others who served in the war. Nowadays, Macrina enjoys playing the keyboard for his friends and family, and he feels as youthful as ever.
World War II (1943-1946)
Mr. Joseph Macrina was enlisted in the Air Corps when he served in WWII. He was stationed in Miami Beach until 1945 then he was moved to Germany. He never participated in any combat flying, but instead was assigned to B 17 airplane. He considers himself “very lucky” compared to others who served in the war. Nowadays, Macrina enjoys playing the keyboard for his friends and family, and he feels as youthful as ever.
Americo Martin
World War II (1943-1945)
Mr. Americo Martin was drafted into the army. He was in the Private First Class. Mr. Martin served in the European theatre and was awarded two bronze stars. He told many stories of his early childhood experiences living in Peabody, MA. He seemed more interested in stories of peacetime rather than wartime. He has memories of his neighbor’s cat and its’ hatred of the local mail curries. From the two years he served, he told only of his trauma he experienced in a boat on his way to Europe. He told humorous stories about his camaraderie during training.
World War II (1943-1945)
Mr. Americo Martin was drafted into the army. He was in the Private First Class. Mr. Martin served in the European theatre and was awarded two bronze stars. He told many stories of his early childhood experiences living in Peabody, MA. He seemed more interested in stories of peacetime rather than wartime. He has memories of his neighbor’s cat and its’ hatred of the local mail curries. From the two years he served, he told only of his trauma he experienced in a boat on his way to Europe. He told humorous stories about his camaraderie during training.
Roland Westwood Seed
World War II (1945-1946)
Mr. Roland Westwood Seed was born in Minneapolis in 1927. He enlisted to join the Navy at the age of 18 years old, and earned the military rank of COXSWAIN (BM3). He served mostly in the Pacific, and served in battles in Guam. He was a WWII Victory Medal, and an Asiatic Pacific Operations Award. Though he served for a short period of time, he aided in the American victory of our second World War.
World War II (1945-1946)
Mr. Roland Westwood Seed was born in Minneapolis in 1927. He enlisted to join the Navy at the age of 18 years old, and earned the military rank of COXSWAIN (BM3). He served mostly in the Pacific, and served in battles in Guam. He was a WWII Victory Medal, and an Asiatic Pacific Operations Award. Though he served for a short period of time, he aided in the American victory of our second World War.
Ralph Martin
Vietnam War (1958-1962 and 1975-1999)
Mr. Ralph Martin was in the coast guard and was ranked BMC E7. Mr. Martin never went overseas and stayed just state wide. While being state wide his mission was search and rescue. He was awarded with a Good Conduct Medal.
Vietnam War (1958-1962 and 1975-1999)
Mr. Ralph Martin was in the coast guard and was ranked BMC E7. Mr. Martin never went overseas and stayed just state wide. While being state wide his mission was search and rescue. He was awarded with a Good Conduct Medal.
Joseph A. Mendoca
Vietnam War (1957-1963)
Joseph Mendonca was a machine gunner in the Marine Corps. He was stationed in Okinawa, and his main task was to protect the pacific from Chinese shelling. Over his 7 years of service he rose to the rank of corporal and was awarded the Pacific Award.
Vietnam War (1957-1963)
Joseph Mendonca was a machine gunner in the Marine Corps. He was stationed in Okinawa, and his main task was to protect the pacific from Chinese shelling. Over his 7 years of service he rose to the rank of corporal and was awarded the Pacific Award.
Sal Dower
Word War II and Korean War (1943-1952)
Mr. Dower served during World War II as Staff Sergeant. He was apart of 13 missions, a B-24 Bomber, and a tail gunner. He was awarded Codd Conduct, American Theater, and all ribbons.
Word War II and Korean War (1943-1952)
Mr. Dower served during World War II as Staff Sergeant. He was apart of 13 missions, a B-24 Bomber, and a tail gunner. He was awarded Codd Conduct, American Theater, and all ribbons.
Salvador Mistertta
World War II (1946-1951)
Salvador Mistertta was nineteen years old when he enlisted into the Marines. His time was spent on the Pacific front of the war where he served at the location of Guadalcanal. He won many awards during his service and ended the war as a corporal. The memory that sticks out the most from his time in service was hearing the screams of his captured partners from below the ground in the “fox holes” that the Japanese had dug. He knew to never go and try to help, despite his desire, because it was only a trick in attempt of the Japanese to capture more members of the American force.
World War II (1946-1951)
Salvador Mistertta was nineteen years old when he enlisted into the Marines. His time was spent on the Pacific front of the war where he served at the location of Guadalcanal. He won many awards during his service and ended the war as a corporal. The memory that sticks out the most from his time in service was hearing the screams of his captured partners from below the ground in the “fox holes” that the Japanese had dug. He knew to never go and try to help, despite his desire, because it was only a trick in attempt of the Japanese to capture more members of the American force.
Clyde S. Stubbs
Korean War (1957-1988)
Clyde Stubbs fought in Korea, Turkey, and Greece as an enlisted officer captain. He was in the 7th class of physicians assistants. He was enlisted for 20 years and an officer for 10 years. He served for a total amount of 30 years 8 months and 20 days. He was completely retired by 2000.
Korean War (1957-1988)
Clyde Stubbs fought in Korea, Turkey, and Greece as an enlisted officer captain. He was in the 7th class of physicians assistants. He was enlisted for 20 years and an officer for 10 years. He served for a total amount of 30 years 8 months and 20 days. He was completely retired by 2000.
Les Nichols
Caribbean Conflict (1960-1964)
Les enlisted in the navy in 1960, and became a pharmacy technician. He reached the rank of HM3 and finished his service in 1964. Serving throughout the Caribbean Conflict, Les was stationed at the Chelsea Naval Hospital in Chelsea, Massachusetts. He also assisted at the Charlestown Shipyard during his time in the navy, and received the Good Conduct Service Medal during his years of service.
When he enlisted in the navy, Les wanted to be close to home in the United States, as he wanted to be able to take care of his family. The Chelsea Naval Hospital in Massachusetts was a perfect fit, as he could serve his country while also being close to his family at home. While at the hospital, Les recorded the pharmacy’s entire supply of drugs and medicine in a log. In addition to his service in the navy, Les studied at Boston University during his service. After serving his country in the navy, Les completed his studies at Boston University and worked in the digital equipment industry.
Caribbean Conflict (1960-1964)
Les enlisted in the navy in 1960, and became a pharmacy technician. He reached the rank of HM3 and finished his service in 1964. Serving throughout the Caribbean Conflict, Les was stationed at the Chelsea Naval Hospital in Chelsea, Massachusetts. He also assisted at the Charlestown Shipyard during his time in the navy, and received the Good Conduct Service Medal during his years of service.
When he enlisted in the navy, Les wanted to be close to home in the United States, as he wanted to be able to take care of his family. The Chelsea Naval Hospital in Massachusetts was a perfect fit, as he could serve his country while also being close to his family at home. While at the hospital, Les recorded the pharmacy’s entire supply of drugs and medicine in a log. In addition to his service in the navy, Les studied at Boston University during his service. After serving his country in the navy, Les completed his studies at Boston University and worked in the digital equipment industry.
Arthur Pavlo
Vietnam War (1962)
Mr. Arthur Pavlo, a Peabody native, was born December 2nd, 1941. He served in the Vietnam War as an advisor for the United States, and was a Special 4. He enlisted and served in Fort Picks, NY, Aberdeen, Maryland, Fort Gordon, Georgia, and Paris, France at NATO headquarters. He was awarded honors for good conduct and expertise with with the 45, carbines, machine guns, and MI rifles.
Vietnam War (1962)
Mr. Arthur Pavlo, a Peabody native, was born December 2nd, 1941. He served in the Vietnam War as an advisor for the United States, and was a Special 4. He enlisted and served in Fort Picks, NY, Aberdeen, Maryland, Fort Gordon, Georgia, and Paris, France at NATO headquarters. He was awarded honors for good conduct and expertise with with the 45, carbines, machine guns, and MI rifles.
Ned Peluso
Korean War (1952-1956)
Mr. Ned Peluso was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He enlisted to join the Marines, and began serving in 1952. He earned the military rank of Corporal, and served in North Carolina, South Carolina, and the Mediterranean Cruise. He finished his term of serving the United States in 1956.
Korean War (1952-1956)
Mr. Ned Peluso was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He enlisted to join the Marines, and began serving in 1952. He earned the military rank of Corporal, and served in North Carolina, South Carolina, and the Mediterranean Cruise. He finished his term of serving the United States in 1956.
Tony Pimenta
World War II (1944-1946)
Tony Pimenta was born on August 12, 1926 in Peabody, MA. He enlisted and served as a T5. He was in the main patrols and trained in New Guinea. He served in the Cebu base located in the Philippines, and also fought in the battle of Cebu. Originally, he trained to be a radio man before he switched to the infantry.
World War II (1944-1946)
Tony Pimenta was born on August 12, 1926 in Peabody, MA. He enlisted and served as a T5. He was in the main patrols and trained in New Guinea. He served in the Cebu base located in the Philippines, and also fought in the battle of Cebu. Originally, he trained to be a radio man before he switched to the infantry.
Edward Rudnicki
Vietnam War (1954-1962)
Mr. Edward Rudnicki enlisted in the army in 1954 after participating in ROTC from 1952-1957. He had risen to hold the position of Army 1st Lieutenant and continued to hold that position until 1962. Edward had officially been discharged from the military in 1964 and had spent much time on various military bases within the United States, including Fort Gordon.
Vietnam War (1954-1962)
Mr. Edward Rudnicki enlisted in the army in 1954 after participating in ROTC from 1952-1957. He had risen to hold the position of Army 1st Lieutenant and continued to hold that position until 1962. Edward had officially been discharged from the military in 1964 and had spent much time on various military bases within the United States, including Fort Gordon.
Maryon Rudolph
Vietnam War (1963-1967)
She was branched as a navy security officer. When was in security she issued large amounts of permits and identifications. She was very proud of her work and loved to be in uniform as well as experiencing the diversity of being in involved in the war.
Vietnam War (1963-1967)
She was branched as a navy security officer. When was in security she issued large amounts of permits and identifications. She was very proud of her work and loved to be in uniform as well as experiencing the diversity of being in involved in the war.
Otis Sams
Vietnam War (1964-1968)
Otis served in New York, North Carolina, Philippines, and Vietnam. He fought in the Vietnam War, and served as a Staff Sergeant. Otis was born in Georgia and grew up in Philadelphia. He enlisted while he went to Temple College. He was a mechanic in the Air Force.
Vietnam War (1964-1968)
Otis served in New York, North Carolina, Philippines, and Vietnam. He fought in the Vietnam War, and served as a Staff Sergeant. Otis was born in Georgia and grew up in Philadelphia. He enlisted while he went to Temple College. He was a mechanic in the Air Force.
Craig Fader
Vietnam War (1968 to 1970)
Mr. Fader proudly served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970. Born in Salem, MA, Mr. Fader graduated from Marblehead High School in 1966. After dropping out of college, Mr. Fader was drafted, becoming part of the American effort to stop the spread of Communism in Vietnam. After serving, Mr. Fader would complete his college education at Salem State. While in Vietnam, Mr. Fader carried out top secret missions in the central highlands of Vietnam. He was part of a reconnaissance team that crossed into Vietnam from Cambodia in order to spy on Vietnamese troops traveling on the famous Ho Chi Minh trail. He was often dropped off by a helicopter with a few other brave men and given a week to scout along the Ho Chi Minh trail. As a result of his missions being top secret, Mr. Fader couldn’t be given any public awards. However he was commended for his outstanding conduct in his time serving for the U.S. Army. Upon returning to the United States, Mr Fader completed his college degree and moved to Peabody in 1977.
Vietnam War (1968 to 1970)
Mr. Fader proudly served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970. Born in Salem, MA, Mr. Fader graduated from Marblehead High School in 1966. After dropping out of college, Mr. Fader was drafted, becoming part of the American effort to stop the spread of Communism in Vietnam. After serving, Mr. Fader would complete his college education at Salem State. While in Vietnam, Mr. Fader carried out top secret missions in the central highlands of Vietnam. He was part of a reconnaissance team that crossed into Vietnam from Cambodia in order to spy on Vietnamese troops traveling on the famous Ho Chi Minh trail. He was often dropped off by a helicopter with a few other brave men and given a week to scout along the Ho Chi Minh trail. As a result of his missions being top secret, Mr. Fader couldn’t be given any public awards. However he was commended for his outstanding conduct in his time serving for the U.S. Army. Upon returning to the United States, Mr Fader completed his college degree and moved to Peabody in 1977.
Richard Coombs
Korean War (1951-1953)
Dick Coombs was drafted by the army at the age of twenty-two. He grew up in the town of Lynn, raised by his grandparents. He went to the Henry Ford School, where the valedictorian received a new Ford and a job in the factory. Dick traveled to Texas where he received training for the war. Serving in army infantry, Dick experienced loss, betrayal, and unimaginable violence. It is hard to grasp the fact that you are sent to kill these people, but after the war, you’re suppose to be civil with them. Fighting in the war can make you question how it is possible that things got so bad that people are killing each other, with the only thing on their mind is to shoot before being shot. It is clear that these memories stay with you. It was his mental strength and bravery that got him through the war. His wonderfully supportive wife and clearly his match made in heaven, June, gave birth while Dick was in Korea. He found out that he was a father ten days later. Before going on the line, Korean orphans would hold rusty tin cans hoping to get anything that would help them live a little longer. The soldiers were under strict orders to not feed the children, but most of the soldiers ignored this rule. In Korea, you had to trust your instincts because there are no rules in the game of war. The North Koreans would have a old man, dressed in long black robes and a tall black hat walk towards the enemy. Alongside was a child. The man would drop his hands and knees exposing the machine gun strapped to his back. All the child had to do was pull the trigger. Moments like these make you question if life will ever be normal again. Dick has June, whom he met at the age of fourteen. She is at his side every waking moment to love and support him. Her affection and compassion is what eased Dick’s transition from the battlefields back to Massachusetts. It took a total of fourteen days for Dick to reach the United States. The journey was purposely slowed down because all of the men were taking a pill of malaria, which needs a fourteen day time period to make sure the soldiers wouldn’t infect anyone at home. It took two hours for everyone to finally get a meal. There were so many people lined up that they made a loop around the ship. After coming home, Dick was able to get a job, live beside his wonderful wife and watch his children grow up.
Korean War (1951-1953)
Dick Coombs was drafted by the army at the age of twenty-two. He grew up in the town of Lynn, raised by his grandparents. He went to the Henry Ford School, where the valedictorian received a new Ford and a job in the factory. Dick traveled to Texas where he received training for the war. Serving in army infantry, Dick experienced loss, betrayal, and unimaginable violence. It is hard to grasp the fact that you are sent to kill these people, but after the war, you’re suppose to be civil with them. Fighting in the war can make you question how it is possible that things got so bad that people are killing each other, with the only thing on their mind is to shoot before being shot. It is clear that these memories stay with you. It was his mental strength and bravery that got him through the war. His wonderfully supportive wife and clearly his match made in heaven, June, gave birth while Dick was in Korea. He found out that he was a father ten days later. Before going on the line, Korean orphans would hold rusty tin cans hoping to get anything that would help them live a little longer. The soldiers were under strict orders to not feed the children, but most of the soldiers ignored this rule. In Korea, you had to trust your instincts because there are no rules in the game of war. The North Koreans would have a old man, dressed in long black robes and a tall black hat walk towards the enemy. Alongside was a child. The man would drop his hands and knees exposing the machine gun strapped to his back. All the child had to do was pull the trigger. Moments like these make you question if life will ever be normal again. Dick has June, whom he met at the age of fourteen. She is at his side every waking moment to love and support him. Her affection and compassion is what eased Dick’s transition from the battlefields back to Massachusetts. It took a total of fourteen days for Dick to reach the United States. The journey was purposely slowed down because all of the men were taking a pill of malaria, which needs a fourteen day time period to make sure the soldiers wouldn’t infect anyone at home. It took two hours for everyone to finally get a meal. There were so many people lined up that they made a loop around the ship. After coming home, Dick was able to get a job, live beside his wonderful wife and watch his children grow up.
Joe Silva
Korean War (1948-1958)
Joe Silva enlisted in the army in the Korean War and promoted to Staff Sergeant. His basic training was hard. In it, he had to dig holes with teaspoons. When he first went, the food, he recalled, was terrible. ”What is this?”, he would ask. To which the recalled them saying, “How the hell should I know?” However, he admitted that the food in the unit was excellent. Before breakfast every day, he would run 5 miles at 5am. He would get blisters, but continued to do what he was told. Except when it came to pranks, to which Joe would do on his own will. He recalls a fellow officer always being late to wake up, so Joe and a few buddies of his tied the poor soul to the bed, dragged the bed into the showers, and turned the cold water on. He was never late again.
Korean War (1948-1958)
Joe Silva enlisted in the army in the Korean War and promoted to Staff Sergeant. His basic training was hard. In it, he had to dig holes with teaspoons. When he first went, the food, he recalled, was terrible. ”What is this?”, he would ask. To which the recalled them saying, “How the hell should I know?” However, he admitted that the food in the unit was excellent. Before breakfast every day, he would run 5 miles at 5am. He would get blisters, but continued to do what he was told. Except when it came to pranks, to which Joe would do on his own will. He recalls a fellow officer always being late to wake up, so Joe and a few buddies of his tied the poor soul to the bed, dragged the bed into the showers, and turned the cold water on. He was never late again.
Daniel Nager
World War II (1944-1946)
Mr. Daniel Nager was born on August 13, 1926. Mr. Nager was 18 when he enlisted in the Navy. After graduating high school, on D-Day, Mr. Nager studied at the Cambridge Military School where he learned to read Morse code. After his studies, he sailed along the east coast on a battleship that was newly modified to the war in order to gather the attention of the general public for the war effort. As a third rank officer, he thoroughly enjoyed his time in the Navy and believes that every high school student should enlist in the army to “straighten them out."
World War II (1944-1946)
Mr. Daniel Nager was born on August 13, 1926. Mr. Nager was 18 when he enlisted in the Navy. After graduating high school, on D-Day, Mr. Nager studied at the Cambridge Military School where he learned to read Morse code. After his studies, he sailed along the east coast on a battleship that was newly modified to the war in order to gather the attention of the general public for the war effort. As a third rank officer, he thoroughly enjoyed his time in the Navy and believes that every high school student should enlist in the army to “straighten them out."
Edward Solano
World War II (1946-1947)
Mr. Edward Solano was enlisted as a Deckhand. He served in Cuba and Panama. They have a reunion every year in which they do fun activities and have a memorial.
World War II (1946-1947)
Mr. Edward Solano was enlisted as a Deckhand. He served in Cuba and Panama. They have a reunion every year in which they do fun activities and have a memorial.
Kenneth Turco
World War II (1944-1946)
Kenneth served in all places in the pacific. He was enlisted at 17 years old. He was out at 19. He went to Sampson, New York and Long Island.
World War II (1944-1946)
Kenneth served in all places in the pacific. He was enlisted at 17 years old. He was out at 19. He went to Sampson, New York and Long Island.
Michael Schulze
Vietnam War (1966-1970)
Mr. Schulze proudly served as a member of the United States Navy Air Force. Born in Lynn, MA, Mr Schulze graduated from Lynn English High School in 1965. He also attended Old Dominion College while serving in Norfolk, VA. He also served in Georgia, at the Patuxent River Naval Station in Maryland, and in Keflavik, Iceland. In Iceland, Mr. Schulze worked on P3 Orion Aircrafts, and he also doubled as the cook aboard the Aircraft. With other crew members, Schulze embarked on missions to monitor Soviet submarine activity. He often remained in the air for more than 15 hours at a time. Mr Schulze received many awards for his service: He was the Sailor of the Month, earned a Navy Unit Citation, and a Meritorious Unit Citation. Mr. Schulze resides in Peabody today.
Vietnam War (1966-1970)
Mr. Schulze proudly served as a member of the United States Navy Air Force. Born in Lynn, MA, Mr Schulze graduated from Lynn English High School in 1965. He also attended Old Dominion College while serving in Norfolk, VA. He also served in Georgia, at the Patuxent River Naval Station in Maryland, and in Keflavik, Iceland. In Iceland, Mr. Schulze worked on P3 Orion Aircrafts, and he also doubled as the cook aboard the Aircraft. With other crew members, Schulze embarked on missions to monitor Soviet submarine activity. He often remained in the air for more than 15 hours at a time. Mr Schulze received many awards for his service: He was the Sailor of the Month, earned a Navy Unit Citation, and a Meritorious Unit Citation. Mr. Schulze resides in Peabody today.
Peter Tuttle
Vietnam War (1966-1967)
Mr. Peter Tuttle, of Lynn, was originally born in London and served in the Marine Corps. An enlisted Marine, Mr. Tuttle served in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. After returning home, he worked in the Chelsea Naval Hospital for “X-Ray School” until 1969. After this, Mr. Tuttle served in Guantanamo Bay in 1970 and 1971, and later during the reserves. He additionally served in the battle Desert Storm. He worked the rifle detail, which included the rifle salute. He entered Vietnam by ship and was involved in helicopter assaults. His upbringing consisted of great travel. Born in London, Mr. Tuttle then went through a cycle of moves from New York to Tennessee to Virginia to Germany to California to Texas to the Navy, and then to Illinois for training, to South Carolina, and finally back to California for further training. From here, he was sent to Vietnam.
Vietnam War (1966-1967)
Mr. Peter Tuttle, of Lynn, was originally born in London and served in the Marine Corps. An enlisted Marine, Mr. Tuttle served in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. After returning home, he worked in the Chelsea Naval Hospital for “X-Ray School” until 1969. After this, Mr. Tuttle served in Guantanamo Bay in 1970 and 1971, and later during the reserves. He additionally served in the battle Desert Storm. He worked the rifle detail, which included the rifle salute. He entered Vietnam by ship and was involved in helicopter assaults. His upbringing consisted of great travel. Born in London, Mr. Tuttle then went through a cycle of moves from New York to Tennessee to Virginia to Germany to California to Texas to the Navy, and then to Illinois for training, to South Carolina, and finally back to California for further training. From here, he was sent to Vietnam.
Robert Thorne
World War II (1944-1947)
Mr. Robert Thorne enlisted at the age of 17. Mr. Thorne served domestically. He traveled throughout the country, delivering mail to aviation bases. Thorne was then stationed in San Diego, where he was trained to become a pilot. He flew PBYs, which were American flying boats. Even though he did not see the battlefield, he wanted to fight for the United States. After the war, Thorne went to college under the G.I. Bill. Studying at Williams University, Thorne went on to became a mechanical engineer.
World War II (1944-1947)
Mr. Robert Thorne enlisted at the age of 17. Mr. Thorne served domestically. He traveled throughout the country, delivering mail to aviation bases. Thorne was then stationed in San Diego, where he was trained to become a pilot. He flew PBYs, which were American flying boats. Even though he did not see the battlefield, he wanted to fight for the United States. After the war, Thorne went to college under the G.I. Bill. Studying at Williams University, Thorne went on to became a mechanical engineer.
John Tsouvalas
Korean War (1953-1955)
Mr. John Tsouvalas was stationed in Germany while serving for the United States in the Korean War, he served as a member of the infantry. Previously, he had come to the United States in November of 1951 after World War II. Soon after, he was drafted by the United States in July of 1953 and sent to Germany. He remained in Germany until May of 1955.
Korean War (1953-1955)
Mr. John Tsouvalas was stationed in Germany while serving for the United States in the Korean War, he served as a member of the infantry. Previously, he had come to the United States in November of 1951 after World War II. Soon after, he was drafted by the United States in July of 1953 and sent to Germany. He remained in Germany until May of 1955.
Thomas Quiglui
World War II (1944-1946)
Thomas Quiglui served in the Navy. His military rank was Quarter Mass 3rd. Mr. Quiglui was born in New Bedford, MA in August 10, 1927. Thomas left high school 15 months early at the age of 17 to serve in the Navy. He went to New York training camp and then went on the troop train. Thomas went to Pearl Harbor and hit a typhoon when he was sailing. He was sailing the South Pacific for 15 months. He earned 20 dollars a week. He had the chance to go to Harvard but he met his wife he decided to stay at home. His grandson is currently a state trooper. Thomas has been happily married for 63 years.
World War II (1944-1946)
Thomas Quiglui served in the Navy. His military rank was Quarter Mass 3rd. Mr. Quiglui was born in New Bedford, MA in August 10, 1927. Thomas left high school 15 months early at the age of 17 to serve in the Navy. He went to New York training camp and then went on the troop train. Thomas went to Pearl Harbor and hit a typhoon when he was sailing. He was sailing the South Pacific for 15 months. He earned 20 dollars a week. He had the chance to go to Harvard but he met his wife he decided to stay at home. His grandson is currently a state trooper. Thomas has been happily married for 63 years.
James J. Gagnon
Korean War and Vietnam War
Private Second Class James Gagnon was born on the nineteenth of April in 1935 in the borough of New York called Manhattan. Gagnon was stationed mainly in destroyers throughout the war and primarily on one known as the USS Soley. In 1953, he got engaged to the love of his life and only six months afterwards he was shipped off to Korea. In 1954, between tours he finally got married. He remembers that Korea as being very cold and rainy at night. There were many activities on the ship to keep him and the other men occupied such as movie nights and also frequent games of poker. He also recalled how in order to get from one boat to another, he would have to walk a rope. Over the course of his Navy career he sailed the world. Also while in the Navy he managed to get his GED. After returning home from Korea in 1957 he worked in a shoe shop and enjoyed his time home with his wife. He did re-enlist in the Navy during the Vietnam war where he said in combination with the Korean War, his core values were built and the discipline there shaped him into the man he is today. After Vietnam ended he worked a few odds and ends jobs until he finally found his career in the postal services. Every 18 months, there is a reunion for everyone who served on the USS Soley and Gagnon tries to make it whenever he can to reconvene with his old buddies.
Korean War and Vietnam War
Private Second Class James Gagnon was born on the nineteenth of April in 1935 in the borough of New York called Manhattan. Gagnon was stationed mainly in destroyers throughout the war and primarily on one known as the USS Soley. In 1953, he got engaged to the love of his life and only six months afterwards he was shipped off to Korea. In 1954, between tours he finally got married. He remembers that Korea as being very cold and rainy at night. There were many activities on the ship to keep him and the other men occupied such as movie nights and also frequent games of poker. He also recalled how in order to get from one boat to another, he would have to walk a rope. Over the course of his Navy career he sailed the world. Also while in the Navy he managed to get his GED. After returning home from Korea in 1957 he worked in a shoe shop and enjoyed his time home with his wife. He did re-enlist in the Navy during the Vietnam war where he said in combination with the Korean War, his core values were built and the discipline there shaped him into the man he is today. After Vietnam ended he worked a few odds and ends jobs until he finally found his career in the postal services. Every 18 months, there is a reunion for everyone who served on the USS Soley and Gagnon tries to make it whenever he can to reconvene with his old buddies.
Corporal Charles “Budd” Reid
World War II (1943-1945)
Corporal Reid was an army medic stationed at the 155th General Hospital in Great Malvern, England. He received his 3 different surgical trainings; one at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Lawrence, Indiana. He treated soldiers involved in D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge. He was going to parachute in to help soldiers in the Battle of the Bulge, but his too high instep kept him from going. Commanders were afraid he would break his foot on the landing. After VE-Day he received combat training and was going to go to mainland Japan, but the atomic bomb was dropped before he got there. For his service Corporal Reid received a good conduct medal, victory medal, and campaign medal.
World War II (1943-1945)
Corporal Reid was an army medic stationed at the 155th General Hospital in Great Malvern, England. He received his 3 different surgical trainings; one at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Lawrence, Indiana. He treated soldiers involved in D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge. He was going to parachute in to help soldiers in the Battle of the Bulge, but his too high instep kept him from going. Commanders were afraid he would break his foot on the landing. After VE-Day he received combat training and was going to go to mainland Japan, but the atomic bomb was dropped before he got there. For his service Corporal Reid received a good conduct medal, victory medal, and campaign medal.
Domenic Bua
John O'Malley
Irving Sacks
Manuel J. Raymond