Gardner in World War II - A History
This volume, about the thickness of a building brick, was published by the Hatton Press in Gardner in 1947. The first section includes photographic reproductions of World War I dead - Gardner heroes who gave their lives during 1917-1919. The next section includes chapters on Civilian Defense, Gardner's Industrial Efforts, Red Cross and USO organizations, and other home-front activity during World War II. A special section of photographs and brief biographies is dedicated to the honored dead who were killed in action. Next, a whopping 438 pages are devoted to Gardner's Service Men and Women who served our country and returned home to become teachers, policemen, firemen, business owners, and to raise families in Gardner. Many aunts, uncles, mothers, and fathers of GHS Class of 1960 classmates are featured in this section. This part includes black and white photographs of each individual and brief descriptions of their military service, battles and campaigns, decorations and citations.
There is a copy of this book in the Local History Room of the Levi Heywood Memorial Library in Gardner.
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