I would like to recognize WWII Veterans Discussion Group members, John Acampora, Nick Bagnoli, George Barba, George Firth, Jay Gherlone, Louis Mingione, and Vera Veragoti. As well as library staff Madelyn Negro and Kevin Ward for contributing information on WWII and veteran's interests.
John Acampora stopped by with important information on veteran's benefits. We hope to have the contact person Mr. Acampora provided for us speak with the group on this important issue.
Nick Bagnoli brought in a number of older newspaper articles from the Historical Society that he photocopied. An example can be seen at the end of this article.
George Barba provided us with an interesting National Geographic article on Pearl Harbor, which included information on the preparation and plan of the bombing by Japan.
George Firth stopped by with some interesting copies of photographs of President Roosevelt as well as a copy of the Morris Family Reunion of 1994.
Jay Gherlone recently contributed a review of the the book A Train in Winter by Caroline Moorehead to the February issue of the WWII Veterans Discussion Group newsletter.
Louis Mingione has kept us posted on the development of the WWII Foxon Memorial.
Vera Veragati stopped by with information on the organization Give2thetroops.
Madelyn Negro has provided many newspaper articles on WWII and Kevin Ward just brought to attention the article on the young man serving in the Civil Air Patrol in Stratford, CT who is circulating a petition backing a bill that would award WWII Civil Air Patrol volunteers the Congressional Gold Medal. (New Haven Register Monday February 6, 2012).
Below is one of the articles contributed by Mr. Bagnoli
Below is an enlargement from the article above
