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Military
From Greater Lowell more than 1000 Greek American
men and woman served in WWII. Forty made the
supreme sacrifice, including two pairs of brothers, James and David Scondras,
John and James Vurgaropulos. The "Cold War" following WWII, the Korean conflict in the early
1950’s, and the Vietnam conflict in the
1960’s and 70’s continued the demand for military manpower
though not
in the same numbers. Combat
medic Peter Tsirovasiles and
Marine Peter Samaras died in
Vietnam. Returning veterans of
WWII formed the Greek American
Legion, Post No. 1, which remains
a viable organization today.
Chris, George and Charles Costos, brothers and
Marines, read letter from fourth brother Louis in the
Army, 1945
Lt. James Patsourakos, left, and Stanley Athenais on Shemya Island,
Alaska, 1944
T/Sgt. Alexandra Ziavras Louizos served as a WAC from 1943 -1946
Manny Panos, left, and Andrew Christopulos
spend Easter Sunday together in Korea, 1952
Peter Tsirovasiles, combat medic, KIA in Vietnam in 1966
