A Little Confused About Foss Park

I've been reading with great interest: Somerville Massachusetts, A Brief History by Dee Morris and Dora St. Martin. In it, the authors describe the story of Saxton Conant Foss, sent from Somerville to France to contribute to the effort in World War I. He was killed in the line of duty and posthumously awarded a Distinguished Service Cross. Foss Park is named in his honor.

I often see this park refered to as "Saxton J. Foss Park". There's just a minor discrpancy in the middle initial. Anyone know why?


From: East Somerville Main Streets