Tag Archives: New Hampshire

Manchester NH’s First Greek-American to die in WW1: Pvt. Christos N. Kalivas

Posted on 17 May, 2014 by Janice Brown

Today  a lovely spot, first called Park Common, and bordered by Cedar, Lake Ave, Pine and Chestnut Streets, is known as Kalivas Park. It was first dedicated in 1940 in memory of Christos N. Kalivas, who was killed during World … 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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WW2 Lost At Sea: Manchester NH’s S/Sgt Roland A Metivier (1919-1943)

Posted on 14 May, 2014 by Janice Brown

Military Squares were added by the City of Manchester, New Hampshire to honor its heroes from various wars.  Several ordinances to create new squares were passed on 16 December 1947 and signed by Mayor Joseph T. Benoit.  One in particular … Continue reading →

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Casualty of WW2 D-Day Invasion: Manchester NH’s Cpl. Bernard C. Mullen (1908-1944)

Posted on 12 May, 2014 by Janice Brown

A Military Square was designated by Manchester, New Hampshire city ordinance, approved 18 October 1949 and signed by Mayor Josaphat T. Benoit: “That the name ‘Bernard C. Mullen’ be and the same is hereby bestowed on the Parker Street Bridge, … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Mothers Day: Focus on Mary Manning Webster (1919-2007)

Posted on 11 May, 2014 by Janice Brown

I have written only stories that included small tidbits about my Mom, and so a more lengthy one is greatly overdue. Mary Manning was born in Manchester, New Hampshire into a mostly-Irish family.  She adopted the middle name of Theresa … Continue reading →

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