Veteran of the Month Ceremony to honor World War Two veterans

Saturday, September 7, 10:00 at the All-Wars-Memorial in front of Bantam Cemetery.

American Legion Post 44 will honor World War Two, United States Army veteran, First Lieutenant Thomas J. McGovern, formerly of Waterbury who served with the 101st Infantry Regiment in France during World War Two.

The event will start with the retirement of the honor flag of Staff Sergeant Lawrence J. Chicucarello, formerly of Waterbury, who served with the Combat Engineers in Italy, also during World War Two.

The ceremony will take place at the All Wars Memorial, in front of Bantam Cemetery. Light refreshments and social time will follow in the Bantam Borough Hall. In case of inclement weather, the tribute will also take place in the Bantam Borough Hall.

Veterans are invited to join Post 44 and continue with our mission to honor veterans. The monthly meetings take place in the Bantam Borough Hall at 8:30 a.m. each first Saturday of the month prior to the Veteran of the Month ceremony.