Streets

Gamache Lane

In memory of 1st Lieutenant Robert C. Gamache; entered the service from Leominster (148 Grant Street), he was shot down during a bombing mission and spent 518 days as a Prisoner of War (POW) of the Germans. He was liberated by the Russians. He is the recipient of 3 Air Medals, a Bronze Star Medal, a Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. He was the past president of the Massachusetts American Prisoner of War Association.

Jonathan Roberge Lane

In memory of Private First Class Jonathan R. Roberge; reported Killed in Action on 9 February 2009 in Mosul, Iraq. He served in the United States Army as a tanker, serving with the 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team (based at Fort Hood in Texas). He was born in Leominster and resided at 518 Johnny Appleseed Lane. He graduated from the Leominster Center for Technical Education (CTE) in 2005. He is buried in St. Cecilia's Cemetery in Leominster. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge, Expert Weapons Qualification Bar with Rifle Bar, and the Overseas Service Bar.

Leo Gagnon Way

In memory of Private First Class Leo M. Gagnon; reported Killed in Action on Gavutu, Solomon Islands on 7 August 1942. He served in the United States Marine Corps, serving in the First Parachute Battalion, 1st Marine Division. He was born in Leominster and resided at 122 Seventh Street. He is buried in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was awarded the Navy Cross, the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Richard Road

In memory of Private First Class Alphonse J. Richard; reported Died in Service on 3 October 1942 at Westover Air Field. He served in the United States Army in the Medical Corps. He resided at 111 Mechanic Street in Leominster. He was a member of the Leominster Aerie of Eagles. He is buried in St. Anne De Kent Cemetery in New Brunswick, Canada. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal.

Sawyer Way

In memory of Corporal Frank W Sawyer; reported Killed in Action on Guam Island, Marianas Islands on 21 July 1944. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He resided at 138 High Street in Leominster with his wife. He is buried in Honolulu Memorial Cemetery in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

McGillen Drive

In memory of Private First Class John J. McGillen; reported Died of Wounds received in action in France on 17 August 1944. He served in the United States Army, 142nd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division. He was born in Leominster and resided at 38 Pleasant Street. He attended Leominster High School. He is buried in the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Nettuno, Italy. He was awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

Caffoni Drive

In memory of Signalman Third Class Rodrigo G. Caffoni; reported Missing in Action in the South Pacific on 27 March 1945. He served in the United States Navy. He was born in Leominster and resided at 22 Longwood Avenue. He graduated from Leominster High School. He is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii. His remains were never recovered. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War Victory Medal.