FURLOUGH, 1943

FURLOUGH, 1943

Home on leave from the service during World War II, from left to right, Pvt. Freddie Fontaine, Seaman Harry Benedict, and his cousin Pvt.Buddy Joyce reunite in May 1943.

Today the New Fairfield Veteran's Association maintains a park in the center of town honoring those who served their country from the time of the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War to present-day conflicts.

For more information about the past history of town you can refer to the Images of America-New Fairfield book available on this website, at the Hubbell House Museum and at the Barn Gallery here in New Fairfield.