Gerard W. Bourque, American Legion Vincent F. Picard Post 234 Memorial Committee Chair, delivers the memorial dedication
The plaque to honor Korean War POW Cpl. Edwin L. Mitchell was dedicated today on the corner of Main and Brigham Streets, just outside of the Purple Rose. The honoree had been a Northborough resident in the 1940s and had lived in the homes which now house the Purple Rose and Hays Funeral Home. Young, newly married, Corporal Edwin L. Mitchell had joined the K Co., 38th Inf. Regt, 2nd Infantry Division in Korea. He was taken prisoner while fighting the enemy near Kunu Ri, North Korea on November 29, 1950. He was forced to work in a mining facility and died while a prisoner of war on February 8, 1951. His remains were never recovered.
Today’s service was attended by the American Legion Color Guard and Honor Guard, Policemen’s Association, Town Selectmen, Boy Scouts, family members of the honoree and residents.
Mary Broderick, Niece of the honoree and John Jay, a fellow veteran who served with the honoree
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