The Stamford Historical Society, May 21, 2006 through June 30, 2007

Pride and Patriotism: Stamford’s Role in World War II

The Interviews

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William Rudman

Bill Rudman entered the Navy in 1938 and was assigned to the cruiser Nashville. He was frozen in Naval Service in 1941 just as his tour of duty was to end and spent the next four years on extended service. He was trained in gunnery and rose during his career to Ensign. In 1944 he was transferred to the cruiser Atlanta. He earned 12 Battle Stars for his participation in many battles in the South Pacific before finally being discharged in December of 1945.

Photos

Framed portrait of Bill with inset	Paul & Bill, Newport, at basic naval training, 1938

Graduation Class?

Embroidered souvenir postcard
On back: “Put this in the Picture album as a souvenier of France”

“I love you all very much – July 1970”

Photos & Postcard Courtesy William Rudman

Four Sons in the Military
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