MEDIA INVITATION

State of Maine Gold Star Honorable Service Medal presentation

AUGUSTA, ME (11/06/2014)(readMedia)-- This serves as a media invitation to a State of Maine Gold Star Honorable Service Medal presentation in Rockland, Maine on Tuesday November 11, 2014.

The ceremony will take place at the Winslow-Holbrook Memorial Park at the intersection Park and Main streets at 11:00 A.M.

This ceremony will recognize the service and ultimate sacrifice of two young men from Rockland during World War I.

2LT Albert D. Holbrook died of wounds June 19, 1918 as a Prisoner of War

PFC Arthur E. Winslow died of wounds July 6, 1918

The State of Maine will recognize Maine service members who died during World War I as part of the 100th Anniversary commemoration of World War I.

WHO:

Maine Veterans Services honors:

2LT Albert D. Holbrook died of wounds June 19, 1918 as a Prisoner of War

PFC Arthur E. Winslow died of wounds July 6, 1918
WHAT:

The State of Maine will recognize Maine service members who died during World War I as part of the 100th Anniversary commemoration of World War I.
WHEN: Tuesday November 11, 2014 at 11:00AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Winslow Homer Memorial Park
Park and Main Street
Rockland, Maine
NOTES:

This event is open to the public and all media is welcome. Your support of honoring our veterans has been invaluable. If you have any questions, please contact Peter Ogden, Maine Veterans’ Services (207) 430-6035.