The Rotary Club of Enfield is honoring Enfield’s veterans by sponsoring military tribute banners that will be displayed in Higgins Park, the Town Green, Freshwater Walkway, North Main Street and Hazardville between Memorial Day and Veterans Day in 2026 and 2027. The Enfield Public Library partnered with Enfield Rotary to preserve digital versions of these banners as well as biographical information about each veteran.
edward f. mcguire
United States navy 1951-1955
korean war
petty officer second class
korean ambassador for peace medal
I went into the Navy in 1951 to 1955, serving on the USS Ault DD 698. I worked on the 2nd division deck force and moved up to Radar. I became 2nd class Petty officer. I spent 3.5 years in the CIC and our purpose was to gather information about the ships around us. We had to make sure that none of the ships were on a collision course while operating at sea. We also worked with our submarines practicing anti warfare. The purpose of practicing this was to learn how to destroy enemies' submarines. I was proud to serve my country and to protect our freedom.
