Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Cornet Band member, 1864

"… long frock coat & pants cap about way between a navy and a fighting man pants trimmed with gold cordon the seems The coat of arms on the front of…"

Guilford, Maine - Veterans Tributes - Page 1 of 2

"… and capture of Saipan Island, he was awarded the “Navy Cross”, the second highest award given by the United States."

Lubec, Maine - Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello - Page 1 of 3

"… skilled school band provided music while the Navy destroyer John Paul Jones was anchored in the harbor."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… routes and conscripting men into the British navy. Supplies were at a premium, and to offset high costs, islanders frequently took their produce to…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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