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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Alton

Posted on 15 December, 2017 by Janice Brown

The picturesque town of Alton, New Hampshire has always had a small population. Even today it contains around 5,320 residents, though that number expands a bit in the summer tourist season. In 1910 the census was a mere 1,348.  By … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Private Allan McEwen Walker of The Royal Scots

Posted on 8 December, 2017 by Janice Brown

Once again my WWI research necessitates a side trip. This time I happened across a newspaper article as follows: In the Portsmouth Herald newspaper of 14 Aug 1917, Tuesday, page 4: “Former Concord Man killed in action. Concord Aug 14.–Alan … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Lebanon

Posted on 1 December, 2017 by Janice Brown

  Lebanon New Hampshire sent more than its share of men and women to serve during World War I. Afterward most of those young people returned, though several did not.  Lebanon built a fitting memorial to all in Colburn Park … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Franklin

Posted on 17 November, 2017 by Janice Brown

By the time the 1918 City of Franklin Annual report was printed in January of 1919, WWI had ended with an armistice declared only 2 months earlier. Those who had served (in many capacities) were beginning to return home. Edward … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Claremont

Posted on 10 November, 2017 by Janice Brown

Like many other New Hampshire locales, in 1918 the then Town of Claremont celebrated and recognized its returning heroes of World War I. A simple painted sign existed at first, the names of those who gave their lives acknowledging service … Continue reading →

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