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- American Legion Post 146, Winthrop, Mass.
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| John F. Winston (1885-1954) - U.S. Marines, Spanish-American War - survived
the war and was discharged as a Captain. He was a charter member and help found the Winthrop American Legion Post No. 146. Born in East Boston, he lived in Winthrop for 35 years. . |
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"Mr. Winston, 74, was born in East Boston and resided in Winthrop for the past 35 years. He was a Marine veteran of the Spanish America War and was discharged as a Caption. ..." |
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"...Capt. John F. Winston, 327th Battalion, Quartermaster Department of the 76th Division, has recently 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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