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Natick honors Marshall brothers for World War II service

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Three Natick brothers who served during World War II were honored with a square dedication on Aug. 27.

Members of the Marshall family joined town officials in honoring Joseph, Robert and John Marshall with a sign at the corner of West Central Street and Boden Lane.

The sign is about a quarter mile from where the brothers lived at 196 West Central St.

Joseph H. and Robert B. Marshall served in the Army, while John F. Marshall served in the Navy.

According to Veterans Services Officer Paul Carew, this is the 58th sign dedicated to Natick’s veterans.

Robert’s grandson, Jon, is the town’s deputy town administrator.

Marshall brothers square

 

Marshall brothers square

 

Marshall brothers square

 

Marshall brothers square

 

Marshall brothers square

 

Thanks to Maureen Sullivan for sharing this information and these photos.

Natick to honor Kaufman family Vietnam veterans with square dedication

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Update: Here’s a video of the dedication from Natick Pegasus:

Natick plans to dedicate the corner of East Central Street and Penacook Lane as the Kaufman Family Square on Nov. 6 in honor of Bruce George and Robert John Kaufman, who each served in the armed forces.

A proclamation (embedded below) is slated to be made at this week’s Select Board meeting on Nov. 3.

Robert John joined the Marine Corps in 1969, reaching the rank of Corporal. He was deployed to Vietnam and was awarded the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Rifle Marksman Badge, and the National Defense Service Ribbon.

Bruce George joined the Marine Corps in 1965, reaching the rank of Lance Corporal. He was deployed to Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Rifle Marksman Badge.

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Natick honoring Sullivan family for military service

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Update: Here’s a recording of the ceremony and a photo taken after the ceremony.

Sullivan Square at Washington and Harvard

Natick on Saturday, Aug. 28 at noon will dedicate the intersection of Harvard and Washington Streets as Sullivan Family Square in honor of a family devoted to military service. The square honors Joseph Leo Sullivan II and 6 sons who grew up at this location.

Here’s the proclamation from the Natick Select Board, which recognizes members of the Sullivan family who served in the U.S. Army and Navy:

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