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27 November 2019

• 20:2520:25, 27 November 2019 diff hist +247 N File:Plane Fly Over.jpg A big thank you to all of our service people for their sacrifices this Memorial Day. (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 20:2320:23, 27 November 2019 diff hist +223 N File:Veteran's Day Parade Grandstand 1996.jpg 1996 Veteran's Day Parade Grandstand Looks like the Jets were on time as usual Photo is a 1996 Highlights of the 1997 Veteran's Day program (Courtesy of Rhonda L. Rooney) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 20:2220:22, 27 November 2019 diff hist +182 N File:Veterans Day Parade Program, 68th Annual.jpg The 68th Annual Veterans Day Parade Program..Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War. Scanned Program by Rhonda Rooney Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 20:2120:21, 27 November 2019 diff hist +175 N File:Veteran's Day Parade Logo-Lapel Pin 2007.jpg Brunswick Veteran's Day Parade Logo/Lapel Pin 2007, designed by Katie Yourishin Main. (Photo courtesy Katie Yourishin Main) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 20:1920:19, 27 November 2019 diff hist +250 N File:Parade and Veteran's Day 46TH Annual Celebration Program.jpg The 46TH Annual Parade and Veteran's Day Celebration Program. Sponsored By Steadman-Keenan Post #96 The American Legion, Brunswick, Md. November 5, 1978. (Photo of Program courtesy of Rhonda Rooney) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 20:1820:18, 27 November 2019 diff hist +1,455 N File:Veteran's Day Observance, November 11, 2017.jpg November 11, 2017 Veteran's Day Observance The American Legion, Steadman-Keenan Post 96 family honored all Veterans today at Memorial Park. Frederick County Commander Mike Kozicki opened the ceremony and Rev. Linda Hernandez gave the invocation follo... current
• 20:1620:16, 27 November 2019 diff hist +226 N File:David House (U.S. Army Ret.).jpg David House (U.S. Army Ret.) Steadman-Keenan American Legion Post 96 American Legion Riders 2013 Veterans' Day Parade in Brunswick 11/3/2013 (Photo courtesy of Peter Wenner) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 20:1520:15, 27 November 2019 diff hist +172 N File:Rhonda and Frank Roman.jpg Rhonda and Frank Roman....taken at their retirement ceremony at Langley AFB in VA. (Photo courtesy of Vicki Pennington) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 20:1420:14, 27 November 2019 diff hist +254 N File:Gary Wayne Scott circa 1975 with his mother Hilda Scott, holding daughter Tracey.jpg Gary Wayne Scott in uniform circa 1975 with his mother Hilda Scott, holding daughter Tracey. (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 20:1320:13, 27 November 2019 diff hist +160 N File:Gary Scott in uniform around 40 years ago..jpg (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 20:1120:11, 27 November 2019 diff hist +38 File:Bob Cage, Staff Sergeant, 11th Recon Squadron.jpg No edit summary current
• 20:1120:11, 27 November 2019 diff hist +463 N File:Bob Cage, Staff Sergeant, 11th Recon Squadron.jpg Staff Sergeant Bob Cage, 11th Recon Squadron, in a village in Thailand somewhere near the Laotian border, circa 1970-71. His company operated out of Udorn RTAFB, Thailand, the northernmost base with most missions flown above the DMZ. Bob was welcomed...
• 20:0920:09, 27 November 2019 diff hist +160 N File:Jimmy Holder.jpg (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 17:4917:49, 27 November 2019 diff hist +149 N File:James S. Bennett Sr, U.S. Army Veteran.jpg James S. Bennett Sr. U.S. Army veteran. Vietnam War conflict. (Photo courtesy of Margo A Bennett) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 17:4817:48, 27 November 2019 diff hist +150 N File:Col Phil (Lanny) Harrington.jpg Col Phil (Lanny) Harrington, flying his OV-10. US Marine Corps. Son of Etta and Charlie Harrington. Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 17:4617:46, 27 November 2019 diff hist +201 N File:Gary (Boogie) Snoots, U.S. Army.jpg Gary "Boogie" Snoots. U.S. Army veteran, who served from 1958-1961. His rank was a Specialist Fourth Class. (Photo courtesy of Patricia Moore Snoots) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 17:4417:44, 27 November 2019 diff hist +324 N File:Plaque was on the front of the Moose Lodge.jpg This plaque was on the front of the Moose Lodge in Brunswick. The plaque reads...First Flag presented by Bro. Joe Clark 8/6/53 In memory of his son Warren Morgan Clark... Killed In Action while serving his country 1/7/51 (Photo courtesy and copyright... current
• 17:4217:42, 27 November 2019 diff hist +217 N File:John E. Rice with his father Herb Rice.jpg John E. Rice with his father Herb Rice. Both were in the U.S. Army. John served during the Korean War and Herb in World War I. (Photo courtesy of Shirley Reinersman) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 17:4117:41, 27 November 2019 diff hist +51 N File:Joe Thomas, US Army, Korean War..jpg Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 17:4017:40, 27 November 2019 diff hist +482 N File:James (Stuffy) William Rooney Jr, PFC.jpg PFC. James (Stuffy) William Rooney Jr. - US Army, Korean War James (Stuffy) was wounded in Korea when he was hit from an incoming Mortar Shell while on the front line. Father - James (Sarge) William Rooney Sr. US Army, World War I Mother - Millie Melvi... current
• 17:3917:39, 27 November 2019 diff hist +144 N File:George Merchant, Corporal E-2.jpg George Merchant Corporal E-2 U.S. Army Korean War (Photo courtesy of Nancy Merchant Langley) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 17:3717:37, 27 November 2019 diff hist +177 N File:Lawrence (Finks)Heffner, Sr. US Navy..jpg Lawrence "Finks" Heffner, Sr. US Navy....sailed on the US White Marsh during the Korean War. (Photo courtesy of Lauren Lipps) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 17:3317:33, 27 November 2019 diff hist +38 File:Frank (Smiley) Zientek, a veteran of the United States Navy during the Korean War..jpg No edit summary current
• 17:3317:33, 27 November 2019 diff hist +700 N File:Frank (Smiley) Zientek, a veteran of the United States Navy during the Korean War..jpg In honor of Veterans' Day, we'll post some photos of some of our local heroes. This photo is of Frank "Smiley" Zientek, a veteran of the United States Navy during the Korean War. Mr. Zientek served on the USS Oriskany CV34 and received an honorable dis...
• 17:3017:30, 27 November 2019 diff hist +191 N File:Norman (Joe) Himes, USMC during the Korean War.jpg Norman “Joe” Himes, USMC during the Korean War, in front of his home on 5th Avenue in Brunswick. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Foster-Mills) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 17:2917:29, 27 November 2019 diff hist +640 N File:Dewey L. Sigler, Jr. served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.jpg Dewey L. Sigler, Jr. served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Thanks to the efforts of Dewey, Tommy, Froggy and Donald, Sigler Brothers Construction built and remodeled homes and businesses all over Brunswick in the latter part of the 20th Centu... current
• 17:2717:27, 27 November 2019 diff hist +570 N File:James (Stuffy) Rooney operated O.K. Market.jpg James (Stuffy) Rooney operated the store on Wenner's Hill called O.K. Market better known as "Stuffy's." He was the manager, meat cutter, bookkeeper, cashier and stocker. You name it he did it all. I think this man is great. He is my hero... He almost... current
• 17:2517:25, 27 November 2019 diff hist +364 N File:James William Rooney Jr., The Korean Conflict.jpg The Korean Conflict...This photo is of my Dad who is on the left standing... James William Rooney Jr. known to everyone at home as "Stuffy" My father was critically wounded while hit by an mortar shell when it exploded. How he survived totally blows my... current
• 17:2317:23, 27 November 2019 diff hist +228 N File:Signal Corp (558 and 559) posing on Brunswick Street.jpg Signal Corp (558 and 559) posing on Brunswick Street before the dedication of the new Potomac River Bridge in Brunwick, MD in July, 1955. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Richard Bowers) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 17:2217:22, 27 November 2019 diff hist +605 N File:Margaret Bowers, who worked building cargo planes for Fairchild..jpg Let us not forget the women who served our country during World War II, the famous "Rosie the Riveters". On the right is Brunswick's own Margaret Bowers, who worked building cargo planes for Fairchild. The wife of veteran Eugene Bowers, Mrs. Bowers re... current
• 17:1817:18, 27 November 2019 diff hist +181 N File:Robert Lee Foster of of the 771st tank destroyer division during World War II..jpg Robert Lee Foster was a member of of the 771st tank destroyer division during World War II. ( Photo courtesy of Robert F Foster ) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 17:1717:17, 27 November 2019 diff hist +100 N File:C. E. Streight Jr. U.S. Coast Guard, World War II.jpg C. E. Streight Jr. U.S. Coast Guard, World War II Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 17:1617:16, 27 November 2019 diff hist +105 N File:James F. (Bub) Shores, U.S. Navy, 1946.jpg (Clipping from The Brunswick Citizen, August 15, 2019) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 16:3316:33, 27 November 2019 diff hist +83 N File:Bowie George, U.S. Army Nursing Corps, Pacific theater, World War II.jpg (Photo courtesy of Randy George) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 16:1216:12, 27 November 2019 diff hist +131 N File:Harry George, Jr. Lt in the U.S. Navy, World War I.jpg Lt. Harry George, Jr. U.S. Navy, World War II (Photo courtesy of Randy George) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 16:1016:10, 27 November 2019 diff hist +380 N File:Lertie Robert Powers, Jr.jpg Lertie Robert Powers, Jr. U.S. Army PFC: Oct. 1942 - Feb. 1946 Aircraft approach controller Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Operated final director on an aircraft approach controller guiding approaching aircraft to an army airfield for landing under condition... current
• 16:0916:09, 27 November 2019 diff hist +84 N File:Howard M Ambrose, 1926-2016, U.S. Navy, World War II.jpg (Photo courtesy of Tammy Ambrose) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 16:0816:08, 27 November 2019 diff hist +184 N File:Donald Shafer PFC G.jpg PFC G. Donald Shafer was later well known in the area as owner of Shafdon Farm near Burkittsville. (Clipping courtesy of Jeff Pearl) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 16:0616:06, 27 November 2019 diff hist +139 N File:Richard Kline, Jr. during World War II.jpg Navy man Richard Kline, Jr. during World War II (Photo courtesy of Carolyn Kline Cogle) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 16:0516:05, 27 November 2019 diff hist +179 N File:George Bowers, Sr, Lucille (Chambers) Brown and her son Brooks.jpg George Bowers, Sr, Lucille (Chambers) Brown and her son Brooks during World War II. (Photo courtesy of Debbie Hotchkiss OHaver) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 16:0416:04, 27 November 2019 diff hist +250 N File:George W. Lowery Sr in Front of Mother's House.jpg George W. Lowery Sr Picture taken in front of his Mother's house on right side of Moler's Market back in 1945. Floyd Lowery, Catherine Harrington, George W. Lowery Sr. Photo courtesy of Phil Lowery Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 16:0216:02, 27 November 2019 diff hist +219 N File:George W. Lowery Sr. in 1945.jpg "George W. Lowery Sr. in 1945 on leave from Navy. His mother rented the house on the right side next to where Moler's Market was located. Photo Courtesy of Phil Lowery Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 16:0116:01, 27 November 2019 diff hist +147 N File:Buddy Barger, World War II.jpg Buddy Barger surrounded by lady admirers. World War II vintage? (Photo courtesy of Frances New) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 15:5915:59, 27 November 2019 diff hist +132 N File:Marjorie Virts Youtz and James Youtz.jpg Marge & Punk Marjorie Virts Youtz and James "Punk" Youtz (Courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 15:5815:58, 27 November 2019 diff hist +38 File:Irvin Hebb during World War II. Courtesy of Shelley Hebb.jpg No edit summary current
• 15:5715:57, 27 November 2019 diff hist 0 N File:Irvin Hebb during World War II. Courtesy of Shelley Hebb.jpg No edit summary
• 15:5615:56, 27 November 2019 diff hist +77 N File:Irvin Hebb during World War II.jpg (Courtesy of Valli Walker) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 15:5515:55, 27 November 2019 diff hist +87 N File:Shadow Hebb.jpg Photo courtesy of Valli Smith Walker Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 15:5415:54, 27 November 2019 diff hist +182 N File:Hugh Virts and his sister, Ella Mae Virts Dawson.jpg Hugh Virts and his sister, Ella Mae Virts Dawson, in their back yard on Maple Ave in Brunswick (Courtesy of Mary Virts Seidenberg) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current
• 15:5215:52, 27 November 2019 diff hist +78 N File:Ella Mae Virts Dawson, Jimmy Dawson, Carrie Agnes Hutts Grams.jpg (Courtesy of John Brubaker) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers current