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WWII European Tour with Vernon Chandler

presented by the Reading Historical Commission

2025-01-11 13:00:00 2025-01-11 15:00:00 America/New_York WWII European Tour with Vernon Chandler A compelling talk by Vernon Chandler on his epic journey through Europe as he traces the footsteps of his first cousin, Pvt. Kenneth Miller, who was killed in Germany on October 18, 1944. Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Saturday, January 11
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-11 13:00:00 2025-01-11 15:00:00 America/New_York WWII European Tour with Vernon Chandler A compelling talk by Vernon Chandler on his epic journey through Europe as he traces the footsteps of his first cousin, Pvt. Kenneth Miller, who was killed in Germany on October 18, 1944. Reading Public Library - Community Room (A & B)

Reading Public Library

Community Room (A & B)

A compelling talk by Vernon Chandler on his epic journey through Europe as he traces the footsteps of his first cousin, Pvt. Kenneth Miller, who was killed in Germany on October 18, 1944.

Join the Reading Historical Commission for a compelling talk, WWII European Tour with former resident Vernon Chandler. Mr. Chandler will discuss the multi-country journey through Europe he took to trace the footsteps of his first cousin, Pvt. Kenneth Miller, who was killed in Germany on October 18, 1944. Kenneth was 19 when he died, and his remains were never found. Additionally, Mr. Chandler will share the stories behind his visits to the WWII graves/memorials of several Medford, MA, Reading, MA and Hamilton, MA citizen soldiers during his journey.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | In-Person Event | Community |

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