Source:
- American Legion Post 146, Winthrop, Mass.
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| John F. Winston (c.1884-1954) - U.S. Army, WWI - survived
the war. He was very active in the American Legion and prominent member of the
Town of Winthrop.. |
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| "...Capt. John F. Winston, 327th Battalion, Quartermaster Department of the 76th Division, has reently been promoted from first lieutenant... Capt. Winston is a veteran of the Spanish War and was in the railroad business in Cleveland..." |
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| "...A square in front of the Highlands School in Winthrop will be dedicated on Washington's Birthday in memory of the late Capt. John F. Winston..." |
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| "...Mr. Winston, active in American Legion affairs in the state for some time, resided here for 35 years... During World War I he was an Army captain and later help found American Legion in Massachusetts..." |
Memorial location: Corner of Grover and Crest avenues
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