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New Hampshire WWI Military: Private Roy H. Bent of Wilton

Posted on 4 August, 2018 by Janice Brown

The town of Wilton NH had about 1500 citizens when World War I began.  The town send its best and brightest youth to service including (not a complete list) Andrew W. Bean, Michael H. Barry, Joseph O. Berube, Roy H. … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Derry

Posted on 6 July, 2018 by Janice Brown

On Armistice Day of 1923 public ceremonies were held by the Town of Derry New Hampshire, under the auspices of the Lester W. Chase post No. 9, American Legion to dedicate a monument to those who served from Derry in … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Private Percy Ashley of Dorchester

Posted on 26 April, 2018 by Janice Brown

The United States declared war on Germany on April 6, 1917 and joined the allies in the World War (now called World War I). A few weeks later Percy Ashley would be dead of lobar pneumonia. This was several months … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Garrison House

Posted on 18 June, 2007 by Janice Brown

A Garrison House was a fortified building (sometimes called a “fort”) of colonial New
Hampshire where troops were stationed, and … Continue reading →

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