Tag Archives: American Legion

New Hampshire WWI Nurse and First Woman Delegate to American Legion Convention: Ruth Ferris Corey of Manchester

Posted on 24 July, 2018 by Janice Brown

World War I has many unsung heroes, and the war nurses are among them.   Ruth Ferris Corey was born 20 October 1894 in Manchester, New Hampshire, daughter of Charles R. & Emma Cynthia (Ferris) Corey. She grew up at #12 … Continue reading →

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Manchester NH’s First Casualty of WW1: Pvt. Henry John Sweeney (1897-1918)

Posted on 24 May, 2014 by Janice Brown

Henry J. Sweeney is a name fairly well known to many of the citizens of Manchester, New Hampshire.  The Henry J. Sweeney Post (American Legion) is active in the city, and the park of the same name on Manchester’s west … Continue reading →

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Manchester NH’s Extraordinary Hero of WW1: 1st Lieut. William H. Jutras (1891-1918)

Posted on 16 May, 2014 by Janice Brown

Many Manchesterites are aware of the William M. Jutras Post #43, an American Legion Post that has been around since 1919. But not many outside of that organization can tell you much about the man the post is named after. … Continue reading →

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