Author Archives: Tom Filecco
Wings of Victory: Aircraft Production during WWII
A presentation by historian, author, and AVHM member Pat Chaisson.
Lt. Col. James Harrington, USA, SF – Inventor of the Army Challenge Coin
Story by Mark Tolf, AVHM James R. Harrington entered into military service with the New York State Guard 8th Regiment in 1942 at the age of 16. He was signed in by his parents. His NY service lasted 18 months before he joined the US Army in 1944. He would spend time at Camp StewartContinue reading “Lt. Col. James Harrington, USA, SF – Inventor of the Army Challenge Coin”
Veterans Chow Down – Mahopac, NY
On October 27th., members of the American Veterans Historical Museum did a display for the Veterans’ Chow Down held by the PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Vet 2 Vet Program of Putnam County. Members Alex, Paul, Joe, and Tom participated in this event.