The people of Mansfield sought to perpetuate the memory of Cpl Charles T Brown, Lt G Pierce Brundage, Capt Roger P Brundage, PFC Edward Budzinsky, Marine Sgt Reginald W Cahoon, T5 Louis W Chobot, Cpl Wm E Cramm Jr, Radioman 2c Vincent Pte. Gambino, T Sgt Robert C Hayman, Machinist Mate 2c Robert L Klink, Sgt Arthur F Langlois, PFC Wm J Nedwied, and Seaman 1c Clifford Noel Jr, all of whom were killed in action in World War II, and also gratefully acknowledged and commended the devotion to duty of all other Mansfield citizens who served in the Armed Forces of the United States.