Our History
T.G.M. Post received its state charter in 1936. Up until 1941 it was primarily an athletic club. During the war, the post was deactivated, although Raymond Sarra held the charter in custody. The end of the war in 1945 brought forth the idea of converting the club to a veterans' organization and memorializing those who had died fighting for their country. Twenty-five members became life members. The name T.G.M. was adopted in 1947 in honor of Private Stanley P. Todzia, Private Edward J. Giramonti and Technical Sergeant Frank L. Majewski who were members of the 169th Regiment, 43rd Division. According to the history, serving their country is only a portion of what members achieved, "... many of our members have distinguished themselves in fields of civic endeavors and have contributed so much to the community. Among those leaders have been mayors, state senators, state representatives, college deans, professors, industrial managers, union leaders and entrepreneurs. In addition the club has also seen several of its members rise to prominence in the fire and police departments, the common council, the veterans commission and the military." Members of the post continue to help New Britain grow. They have contributed to organizations such as the Hospital for Special Care, the Klingberg Family Center, the Polish Orphanage, and offered scholarships to local students. In short, the members of the T.G.M. Memorial Post maintain the tradition of serving the community and lending a helping hand where needed.
Taken from: The Herald
Saturday May 22, 1999
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Taken from: The Herald
Saturday May 22, 1999
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TGM Booth St./Smith St./TGM Park
The T.G.M. Memorial is named in honor of Stanley T. Todzia, Edward J. Giramonti and Francis J. Majewski,
all who were residents of the northwestern part of New Britain, were killed in World War II, and were
members of the Northwestern Athletic Club, now known as T.G. M. Post Northwestern Veterans Club.
Click this link below to look at The Northwestern T.G.M. Memorial Post 25th Anniversary Program
The T.G.M. Memorial is named in honor of Stanley T. Todzia, Edward J. Giramonti and Francis J. Majewski,
all who were residents of the northwestern part of New Britain, were killed in World War II, and were
members of the Northwestern Athletic Club, now known as T.G. M. Post Northwestern Veterans Club.
Click this link below to look at The Northwestern T.G.M. Memorial Post 25th Anniversary Program