Father = Edward Oliver Lord, Jr.
Mother = Agnes Ballou
Graduated Bristol High School = Class of 1937
He worked for 4 years as a lumberjack for Ralph Clement, New Hampton, NH.
Met his late wife, Arlene Jones, at a square dance.
Joined the US Army in 1942 at Fort Devens,Mass.; served in World War II. Pacific Theater of Operations duties included equipment/supply/personnel transportation on rough highways and convoy driving under black-out conditions. Served in the following campaigns/battles: New Guinea, No. Solomons, Bismark Archipelago, So. Phillipines, Luzon. Received the following decorations, citations and qualifications: Ex rifle - Ex Carbine - Motor Vehicle Drivers Award, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon. He received an ASR Score of 101, was issued his Lapel Button and was Honorably Discharged as Technician 5th Grade, 1984th Quartermaster Truck Company (Aviation) on Oct. 23, 1945.
He was part of the construction of the Franklin Falls Dam, in Franklin, NH in 1943 with the US Army Corps of Engineers.
He worked for L.W. Packard for more than 30 years, retiring as head of the card room.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 10640, of Bristol, NH.
On his 90th birthday, Ed received a commendation letter hand-signed by Gov. Lynch wishing him a happy birthday and thanking him for his service to the country and to the state of NH.
One of his greatest achievements would be rising to the rank of President of the "Ditto Club" - a special group of about 12 of Ed's family and friends. Ed's concept of the club was simply a way of showing your love and support for each other and your "dedication to the expression of 'Ditto'". The club is still active to this day.
Mother = Agnes Ballou
Graduated Bristol High School = Class of 1937
He worked for 4 years as a lumberjack for Ralph Clement, New Hampton, NH.
Met his late wife, Arlene Jones, at a square dance.
Joined the US Army in 1942 at Fort Devens,Mass.; served in World War II. Pacific Theater of Operations duties included equipment/supply/personnel transportation on rough highways and convoy driving under black-out conditions. Served in the following campaigns/battles: New Guinea, No. Solomons, Bismark Archipelago, So. Phillipines, Luzon. Received the following decorations, citations and qualifications: Ex rifle - Ex Carbine - Motor Vehicle Drivers Award, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon. He received an ASR Score of 101, was issued his Lapel Button and was Honorably Discharged as Technician 5th Grade, 1984th Quartermaster Truck Company (Aviation) on Oct. 23, 1945.
He was part of the construction of the Franklin Falls Dam, in Franklin, NH in 1943 with the US Army Corps of Engineers.
He worked for L.W. Packard for more than 30 years, retiring as head of the card room.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 10640, of Bristol, NH.
On his 90th birthday, Ed received a commendation letter hand-signed by Gov. Lynch wishing him a happy birthday and thanking him for his service to the country and to the state of NH.
One of his greatest achievements would be rising to the rank of President of the "Ditto Club" - a special group of about 12 of Ed's family and friends. Ed's concept of the club was simply a way of showing your love and support for each other and your "dedication to the expression of 'Ditto'". The club is still active to this day.
Father = Edward Oliver Lord, Jr.
Mother = Agnes Ballou
Graduated Bristol High School = Class of 1937
He worked for 4 years as a lumberjack for Ralph Clement, New Hampton, NH.
Met his late wife, Arlene Jones, at a square dance.
Joined the US Army in 1942 at Fort Devens,Mass.; served in World War II. Pacific Theater of Operations duties included equipment/supply/personnel transportation on rough highways and convoy driving under black-out conditions. Served in the following campaigns/battles: New Guinea, No. Solomons, Bismark Archipelago, So. Phillipines, Luzon. Received the following decorations, citations and qualifications: Ex rifle - Ex Carbine - Motor Vehicle Drivers Award, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon. He received an ASR Score of 101, was issued his Lapel Button and was Honorably Discharged as Technician 5th Grade, 1984th Quartermaster Truck Company (Aviation) on Oct. 23, 1945.
He was part of the construction of the Franklin Falls Dam, in Franklin, NH in 1943 with the US Army Corps of Engineers.
He worked for L.W. Packard for more than 30 years, retiring as head of the card room.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 10640, of Bristol, NH.
On his 90th birthday, Ed received a commendation letter hand-signed by Gov. Lynch wishing him a happy birthday and thanking him for his service to the country and to the state of NH.
One of his greatest achievements would be rising to the rank of President of the "Ditto Club" - a special group of about 12 of Ed's family and friends. Ed's concept of the club was simply a way of showing your love and support for each other and your "dedication to the expression of 'Ditto'". The club is still active to this day.
Mother = Agnes Ballou
Graduated Bristol High School = Class of 1937
He worked for 4 years as a lumberjack for Ralph Clement, New Hampton, NH.
Met his late wife, Arlene Jones, at a square dance.
Joined the US Army in 1942 at Fort Devens,Mass.; served in World War II. Pacific Theater of Operations duties included equipment/supply/personnel transportation on rough highways and convoy driving under black-out conditions. Served in the following campaigns/battles: New Guinea, No. Solomons, Bismark Archipelago, So. Phillipines, Luzon. Received the following decorations, citations and qualifications: Ex rifle - Ex Carbine - Motor Vehicle Drivers Award, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon. He received an ASR Score of 101, was issued his Lapel Button and was Honorably Discharged as Technician 5th Grade, 1984th Quartermaster Truck Company (Aviation) on Oct. 23, 1945.
He was part of the construction of the Franklin Falls Dam, in Franklin, NH in 1943 with the US Army Corps of Engineers.
He worked for L.W. Packard for more than 30 years, retiring as head of the card room.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 10640, of Bristol, NH.
On his 90th birthday, Ed received a commendation letter hand-signed by Gov. Lynch wishing him a happy birthday and thanking him for his service to the country and to the state of NH.
One of his greatest achievements would be rising to the rank of President of the "Ditto Club" - a special group of about 12 of Ed's family and friends. Ed's concept of the club was simply a way of showing your love and support for each other and your "dedication to the expression of 'Ditto'". The club is still active to this day.
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