World War I | Historic Beverly

004.006.2 - Medal, Commemorative

A scanned copy of the front and back of a medal received by Pierre Albert Nadeau for his service during World War I. Nadeau served aboard the Gresham for the United States Revenue Cutter Service, the precursor of the Coast Guard. There is a red, white and blue piece of fabric suspending a bronze star shaped medal. The following is written on the front of the medal, "Salem Condita A.D. 1626 Civitatis Regimine Donata A.D. 1836." The following i...

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004.006.3 - Medal, Commemorative

A scanned color copy of a round medal given to Pierre Albert Nadeau for his service during World War I. Nadeau served aboard the Gresham for the United States Revenue Cutter Service, the precursor to the Coast Guard. The front of the medal shows the town seal of Beverly with an eagle above. The following is on the front of the medal, "Beverly Founded 1626 Town 1668 City 1894." The following is written on the back, "United States Military Force...

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004.006.4 - Medal, Commemorative

A scanned color copy of a Victory Loan medal presented to Pierre Albert Nadeau for his service during World War I. He served aboard the Gresham for the United States Revenue Cutter Service, the precursor of the Coast Guard. The front of the medal shows the headquarters of the Treasury Department with an eagle below. "Victory Liberty Loan" is printed below the image. The following is on the back of the medal, "Made from captured German cannon ...

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006.011 - Book, Ration

A World War II mileage ration book containing unused stamps and the identification folder. This belonged to C.W. Markham (Charles) of 10 Giles Avenue in Beverly and was for his 1936 Chrysler. This book was valid from 14 July 1945 through 11 October 1945.

Record Type: Archive

007.047.004 - Medal, Commemorative

A Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) commemorative medal that was awarded to James Delaney. James Delaney was originally from Malden, MA but moved to 164 Bridge Street in Beverly following World War I. He was the first American prisoner of war during the first World War.

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007.047.005 - Medal, Commemorative

A cross shaped commemorative medal on a blue and white ribbon that was presented to James Delaney of the U.S. Navy. This was awarded for the Armed Draft Detail in New York. James Delaney was originally from Malden, MA but moved to 164 Bridge Street in Beverly following World War I. He was the first American prisoner of war during the first World War.

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007.047.007 - Medal, Commemorative

A commemorative medal on a bar that was awarded to James Delaney of the United States Navy for service to his country during World War I by the City of Malden, MA. James Delaney was originally from Malden, MA but moved to 164 Bridge Street in Beverly following World War I. He was the first American prisoner of war during the first World War.

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009.057.052 - Certificate, Discharge

Two sided discharge certificate of Arthur B. Goodwin. The certificate indicates that Arthur B. Goodwin was honorably discharged from the United States Army on May 9, 1919 by reason of Circular 77 W. D. 1918. It is signed by Joseph D. Matson, Commanding Colonel at Fort H. G. Wright, N.Y. B. B. Tibbetts also signed the certificate. Arthur B. Goodwin was born in Biddeford, Maine in 1891. He enlisted on July 8, 1918 at the age of 28 at Fort Wa...

Record Type: Archive