Perkasie Historical Society World Wars collection Bulk, 1917-1946 1917-2001

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Perkasie Historical Society World Wars collection Bulk, 1917-1946 1917-2001

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Many men and women from Perkasie, Bucks County, Pennsylvania and the surrounding area served in the military during World War I and World War II. The Perkasie Historical Society World Wars collection, 1917-2001 (bulk 1917-1946), primarily consists of photograph albums and clippings scrapbooks that document their involvement. It also includes pamphlets, ephemera, ration books and cards, training manuals, and printed histories of various military divisions. Of special interest is a scrapbook with photographs of all of the WWI servicemen from Perkasie and short typed biographies about each soldier's service.

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Perkasie Historical Society

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Perkasie Historical Society

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Perkasie Historical Society

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"Perkasie" comes from the Lenape word "Pokesing," meaning "where the hickory nuts were cracked." It is located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, midway between Philadelphia and Allentown. Reserved by William Penn for his family's use, the tract of land known as "Perkasie Manor" embraced most of current-day Hilltown and Rockhill Township. It was laid out and surveyed in 1708. When the Borough of Perkasie was incorporated in 1879, it had 68 residents and covered 1,640 acres. ...

American Legion. Hartzell-Crouthamel Post No. 280 (Perkasie, Pa.)

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The American Legion Hartzell-Crouthamel Post, No. 280 (Perkasie, Pa.), founded by veterans shortly after World War I in 1919, was granted a charter on August 1, 1920. The two men whom the Post was named after, Calvin S. Hartzell and Earl S. Crouthamel, were both were killed in action during the war. The Post was involved in various forms of community service, had a bugle and drum corps, and sponsored the local Boy Scout troop as well as numerous local sports teams. ...