The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-30
Bronze Star GiUen EdlUdrd s. Mattoon
Meadow Street Corporal Also Receives Citption for Meritorious Service in ltoIy From Morch 1o44 10 Moy 1945

Thomaston, Aug. 3O--Mrs. Eward Mattoon of Terryville has received word that her husband, Cpl. Ed ward s. Mattoon, has been award ed The Bronze Star and citation for meritorious service in combat from March 1, 1914, to May 2, 1945, n Italy, Cpl. Mattoon, son of Mrs. Frank Mattoon of Meadow street, is a member of the 88th Blue Devils Division. He entered the service Dec. 3, 1942 and trained at Camp Gruber Oklahoma, Fort Sam Houston, Tex as. He went overseas Dec. 1943 to North Africa served in Sicily and Italy. He has been awarded the Combat Infantryman's badge and three battle stars. He is at present in Modena, Italy, where his outfit is engaged in guarding prisoners. His wife, the former Mary Blum, and daughter, reside in Terryville
 Prior to ent. ing the service he was employed for a short time at the Waterbury Tool Co.,.
 His citation follows:
 Edward s. Mattoon, Cpl. Company 'M'', 350th Infantry Regiment. For meritorious service in combat, from 4 March 1914 to 2 May 1945, in Italy. During this period Cpl. Mattoon has served as a Personnel Clerk for Company 'M", 35Oth Infantry, a duty he has performed with out standing capability and efficiency. In combat. working under adverse conditions, and frequently under en- emy artillery fire, Cpl. Mattoon kept his records in the best of condition and maintained the complete confi- dence-of his officers and the men in administrative matters. When his First Sgt. was wounded Cpl. Mat toon proved to Je of the greatest as- sistance to both his Company Con- mander and his new First Sgt. in assuring the absolute accuracy of Morning Reports and strength ros- ters. Always available to the men of his company. he willingly took on extra work to aid them even in their personal affairs. He has won the re- spect and gratitude of all who know him, and his cheerful and willing attitude has acted as a morale builder, not only for the men of his company, but the whole Personnel Section. The sincere concern and enthusiasm which Cpl. Mattoon has shown in his work as Personnel Clerk is evidenced by the superior ratings which he has rightfully earned in administrative inspections. His willing cooperation and diligence has set an enviable example to fol- low, and exemplifies the finest spirit of the American soldier.
 J. c. FRY,
 Brigadier General. U. s. Army
 Commanding
 Picnic
 The members of Troop 2 Girl Scouts held a picnic Wednesday at Lake Compounce, Bristol. The group was in charge of troop leader Rose Gangloff. A basket lunch was served. The members enjoyed themselves with various games and rides at the resort The following dbUCIlUCQ. JdCQuCA111C 1CA1odAt Al line Perreault, Mary Ann Oris, Vir- ginia Caregnato, Marie Farrell, Ger trude Swift, Myrna Driscoll. Glare Lynch, Betty Lynch. Sylvia Wjsoch, Marie Witte
 The chaperones were Carolyn Wehrle, Rose Lynch and Joan O'Neil. Those furnishing transpor- tation were Mrs. John Wysocki, Mrs. Joseph Oris, Miss Mary Doyle, Miss Rose Ganglon and Mrs. William Driscoll.
 The selectmen and town clerk will be in session at the court of the Town HI Sept. 8 from g a. m. to D. n., and Saturday Sept. IS from g a. m. to 8 p. m. for the admission of all qualified to become electors on Saturday, Sept. 29 between 10 and noon for those whose rights mature after Sept. IS and on or be- fore Oct. 1 on which day the an- nual town election is held.
 Munroe Home
 Cpl. Jesse Munroe is spending a 30 day furlough SSc .he home of his sister and brother-in-law, MT. \ N