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New Hampshire in WWI: The Supreme Sacrifice

Posted on 17 October, 2018 by Janice Brown

I had a conversation recently with a man who had researched World War One for six months and put together an exhibition about local men involved. Briefly we discussed the term “supreme sacrifice,” as I mentioned that I thought his … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Benton

Posted on 16 October, 2018 by Janice Brown

When the United States entered WWI, the town of Benton New Hampshire had about 200 residents (219 in 1910, 177 by 1920).  Of these at least four men went into military service. One would not return home alive. When the … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Holderness

Posted on 14 October, 2018 by Janice Brown

Holderness in Grafton Co. New Hampshire has been, from it’s beginning, a farming community. Today its population swells during the summer months when vacationers and tourists arrive to enjoy the water views, cool breezes and boating or swimming.  When the … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Farmington

Posted on 12 October, 2018 by Janice Brown

On April 6, 1917 the U.S. formally entered the First World War. The Farmington (NH) News newspaper that was published the same day seemed quiet tame for headlines, except for page 4 where “DANGER FROM GERMAN INVASION” explained why New … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of New Ipswich

Posted on 10 October, 2018 by Janice Brown

In 1917 the town of New Ipswich had around 900 residents (927 in 1910 and 869 by 1920). Everyone supported the war effort with local men and women raising funds during the Liberty Drives and sending goods and money to … Continue reading →

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