Spearhead Armored Division's World War II feats including Cologne
AMVETS recounts the 3rd Armored Division nickname Spearhead famed for early actions on German soil and in Germany. Highlights include crossing the Seine, seizing Mons, driving to Cologne and Paderborn, and Maj. Gen. Maurice Rose's death. Activated April 15, 1941 at Camp Beauregard with regiments 32nd 33rd and more.
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3Rd Armored
Germany
Cologne
Europe
Normandy
France
Marigny
7Th Army
Putanges
Seine
Seigfried Line
Belgium
Mons
Napoleon
Ardennes
Houffalize
Roer
Paderborn
Ruhr
Maurice Rose
Elbe
Dessau
Langen
Camp Beauregard
States
Holy Name Elects Officers at St Elizabeth Church
The Holy Name Society of St Elizabeth's Church held its Lenten Communion Mass at 7 o'clock, followed by a parish hall breakfast and officer installation. Officers are Henry Miranda President Gilbert Oliver Secretary and Jose Mello Treasurer. Reverend Henrique R Rocha addressed members while Anthony Da Ponte spoke briefly. The Activity Committee will meet Sunday after the 7 p.m. service.
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Holy Name Society
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Henry Miranda
Gilbert Oliver
Jose Mello
Henrique R. Rocha
Anthony da Ponte
Funeral of Mrs. Sarah E Blaisdell
The funeral for 76 year old Mrs. Sarah E Blaisdell a former town resident was held Friday afternoon at the First Congregational Church with Rev Charles R Cooley officiating. Bearers were Frank and Charles Dimond Raymond Tallman Wesley A French Edmund W Phillips and Paul Slade. Burial followed at North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. Blaisdell
First Congregational Church
Charles R. Cooley
Frank
Charles Dimond
Raymond Tallman
Wesley A. French
Edmund W. Phillips
Paul Slade
North Cemetery
Pvt Charles Carreia Now Stationed In Japan
Pvt Charles B Carreia son of Mr and Mrs J B Carreia Kerry Farm Bailey's Bay Bermuda serves with the 99th Field Artillery Battalion in the 1st Cavalry Division during the occupation of Japan. Stationed at Camp Drew Koizumi he works in the wire section of Battery C. He joined the Army September 4 1946 trained at Fort Knox Kentucky and went overseas in December. He has not decided his plans after discharge.
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Eighth Army
Koizumi
Japan
Charles B. Carreia
J. B. Carreia
Kerry
Bailey’s Bay
Bermuda
99Th Field Artillery
1St Cavalry
Camp Drew
Bristol Senior High School
Fort Knox
Carreia
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Evelyn Richentia
Laura F. Sousa
Virgie Cavallaro
Margaret Carvalho
Mary Ferrara
Emily Lima
Mary Ricci
Dummy
Vacuum
Margaret Burke
Marion Sicignano
Kitty Almeida
Betty Sousa
Helen McPherson
Anita Mendez
Rose Souraty
Amvets
Ro Jocal Amvets
9Th Street
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Washington, D. C
Emilio D. Iannuccillo
Hope ST
Bristol, R. I
Hugo L. Ricci
TEL
Bristol
John the Tailor
Lute
MiLtk
America
Commission
Liberty Street
New York, New York
St. Mary’s Holy
A. Lombardi
D. Rensenhauser
L. Sampson
B. Jarvais
F. Byone
Babe
Russell
Burns
Moore
Newman
B. Travers
J. Abate
M. Carvalho
E. Mansi
J. Bisbano
Algers
F. Alger
Felix
W L Pagano
Challengers
Gallo
E. Alger
E. Burns
Carroll
Scott Neck Rangers
P. Samson
E. Cabrol
DeCosta
W. McCarthy
Estrella
S. Burns Freitas
Ryone
C. McGinn
Guevremonts
Odhewawas
McKenzie
B. Kerr
Josites
S Perrotto
C. Burns
Alfano
F. King
T. Yappa
L. White
J. Cappucci
J. K. Connery
F. Goglia
Capt. Enos
Eee
Name Bowling League
Pvt
Charles Carreia
Blue Coal
OTL
EK. A Skinner
Wees Insurance Was
Bristol, RB
Chets Tong
Christie’s
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