Category Archives: Military of New Hampshire

New Hampshire’s First to Die during Korean War: Manchester’s PFC Roger B. Cote (1930-1950)

Posted on 1 May, 2014 by Janice Brown

In March of 1951, Mayor Josaphat T. Benoit and Board of Alderman passed an ordinance, as follows: “That the Square located in East Manchester where Valley Street and Massabesic Street intersects, be officially designated and known on all official records … Continue reading →

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Manchester New Hampshire’s Military Squares and other Memorials

Posted on 29 April, 2014 by Janice Brown

Whether you walk, or drive through Manchester New Hampshire’s neighborhoods, it is impossible to not become aware of the many statues, markers and commemoratives (such as named parks or buildings) dedicated to its military heroes. With Memorial Day (May 26, … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Celebration: John Stark Day

Posted on 25 April, 2014 by Janice Brown

Today (April 25) is John Stark Day in New Hampshire…

Thank you to Tom Hogan of Ninth State, … Continue reading →

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Manchester NH World War I Casualty: Bernard B. Barry (1893-1918)

Posted on 1 December, 2013 by Janice Brown

An unassuming plaque sits at the corners of Hall Street and Lake Avenue in Manchester New Hampshire, proclaiming: PVT. BERNARD B. BARRY Co. E. — 309th INF. 78 DIV. KILLED IN ACTION OCT. 16, 1918 IN THE ARGONNE FOREST But … Continue reading →

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First American War Vessel Named after Manchester NH: USS Manchester (CL-83) 1946-1960

Posted on 11 November, 2013 by Janice Brown

The Portsmouth Herald newspaper of March 5, 1946 proclaimed the launching of a new light cruiser that honored the City of Manchester, New Hampshire.  The Quincy Massachusetts shipyard of the Bethlehem Steel company was responsible for building her.

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