Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAy, MAy 23, 2025 ~ APARTMENT FOR RENT ~ SAUGUS - 3 small rooms, 400 Sq. feet, first floor perfect for 1 handicapped person, ramp, very large roll-in shower, washing machine and electric dryer. Off-street parking. Hoyer lift and hospital bed. $2,400 Mo. includes heat and hot water. References and CORI check. (781) 727-5870 For Advertising with RESULTS, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-4446 or info@advocatenews.net 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! World War II Patriots from Saugus When Saugus felt the faces of war and personal loss: killed in combat, missing in action, seriously wounded, emotionally scarred and honored for their acts of valor and service to a grateful nation Editor’s Note: Saugus native Janice K. Jarosz, a longtime Saugus historian and writer, compiled these short vignettes of Saugus men who served in World War II, including several who gave the ultimate sacrifice – their lives – for which they will be honored on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. By Janice K. Jarosz Bill McKinney, a Nazi Prisoner: Mr. and Mrs. John McKinney of 493 Central St. received news that their son, Pvt. William J. McKinney, 30, has been reported missing since January 20, and is now a prisoner of the Germans. Walter Spencer, 22, of Riverbank Road is also a prisoner of war in Germany. Lt. Fairchild Missing in Action: Lt. Donald Fairchild, 4434 Walnut St., has been reported missing on a mission over Austria on March 31, 1945. Frank Bloom in Jap Prison: Frank Bloom, 37, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bloom of 11 Clayton Ave. is believed to be a prisoner in Japan, his parents learned in a letter from a former prisoner who has recently been liberated. Bloom has been away for seven years. Cpl. J.L. Knights Wounded in www.810bargrille.com Everett Supplies Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 66 Years in Business! •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roof ng • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Germany: Cpl. Knights, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Knights, was wounded in action while participating in the D-Day invasion. D istin - guished Flying Cross for Local Boy: William Legrow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Legrow, 13 Main St., has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for bombardment missions to Germany and enemy occupied territory. Two Local Boys Killed in Pacific : Two East Saugus boys, who were play - mates and neighbors for years, died within a month of each other fighting the Japs, their parents learned last night. They were PFC Vitold Glinski, 21, son of Mrs. Ursula Glinski, 1 Atherton St., and Marine Cpl. Alex Chojnowski, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Chojnowski, of 2 Rhodes St. Sgt. deStuben Wounded in Germany: Sgt. Albert deStuben, Jr., 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert deStuben, was wounded in action April 7 while leadThe Kasabuski Arena at Breakheart Reservation serves as a living memorial to John and Walter Kasabuski, two Saugus brothers who died 12 days apart in the final months of World War II. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) ing his squad in Germany. One of his legs was blown off above the knee by an enemy shell. W.C. Barrett Missing in Pacific: Walter Barrett, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Barrett of 19 Pelham St., is missing in action according to a Navy telegram received by his parents. Barrett was aboard the destroyer USS Halligan that went down in Okinawa last week. PATRIOTS | SEE PAGE 19 Spring is Here!
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