Enjoy a narrated boat ride and excursion to Fort Scammel on House Island, followed by a lobster bake.

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This is the time of year where the historical society ends the theme for the previous year and begins the theme for the upcoming year.

As we close out  “the year of the 103rd Infantry Regiment”, we can be proud of our efforts to capture the history of this unit and the recognition ceremony that was held for living veterans and their families and the families of veterans no longer with us.  We will continue to preserve their history.

This year’s theme will focus on “revitalizing the museum”.  This means we will focus on updating displays, cataloging, photographing and storage of our collections. To support this effort we have begun volunteer day which takes place every other Wednesday. Go to calendar of events on our website to sign up or to find out more information.

This year’s Annual Meeting will take place on Oct 22 at the Augusta Armory. Unlike past years, this will be a business meeting with no dinner.  The reason for this format is that it takes a large effort to put on the annual dinner, and with so few people assisting in putting on events for the historical society, it seems to always fall on the same few people. So until we have more help with events, we will curtail some of what we do. If the annual dinner is an important event to you and you want it to continue in future years, let us know.  

At the close of each newsletter I usually ask for a donation of your time to help us out. One of the areas where we could really use your help is that of serving on one of our committees. Please ask us about our committees and what they do. 

Dave

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Get your copy of the book that chronicles the 103rd Infantry Regiment during the Pacific Campaign in World War Two.

Complete with photos and battle maps, this one of a kind book begins with the units mobilization in 1941 (unit roster included) and ends with their return to the United States in 1945.

Cost is $10 plus $4 shipping and handling.

On Saturday, June 18th the Maine Military Historical Society and Maine Veterans Services sponsored a recogntion day for the 103rd Infantry Regiment.

The Regiment was the largest Maine Army National Guard unit mobilized during World War II. They were 1500 strong when they left Maine in 1941. They fought in the Pacific theatre in such areas as Guadalcanal, the Russell Island, New Georgia, New Guinea and Luzon, Philippines.   

Peter Ogden, Director of Veterans Sevices, and David Googins, President of the Maine Military Historical Society, presented the veterans and their families with awards in recognition of their service and sacrifice. The 133rd Engineer Battalion Commander, LTC Norman Michaud, and Battalion CSM Peter Kelley presented the veterans with “To The Last Man” crests, the same unit crests that the 103rd wore and which the 133rd wears today as part of their lineage. 

The society had many displays such as campaign maps, pictures, books, unit boards with names, as well as the 103rd regimental flag and guideon.

The Maine Military Historical Society also published a history of the 103rd Infantry Regiment in World War II. This history was given to the veterans and their families. The society will be selling this publication shortly. 

To view the news story that appeared on Channel 6, click on the link below:

http://www.wcsh6.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=1004710703001

If you have any information on the 103rd in World War II, please let us know. We would like to get personal stories, copies of newspaper clippings, addtional pictures etc.

Display your pride in the organization with this handsome 11 oz coffee mug.  It is embossed with the Logo of the Maine Military Historical Society and emphasizes it’s mission of  “Preserving Maine’s Proud Military History”.

The cost is $8.25 + Shipping and Handling.  To order click here:  Order Form

In this issue:  An update on 103rd Infantry Regiment recognition,  The latest on the 2011 Heritage Tour and many other features.

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