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100 Years Ago: New Hampshire Gold Star Mothers

Posted on 14 May, 2017 by Janice Brown

My Star — by Caroline Ticknor From Granite State Monthly vol 50-51, 1918-1919, p. 470 I have a star of gold on my breast, A star of strife, a star of rest; It marks a sword-thrust through my heart, It … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Candia

Posted on 12 May, 2017 by Janice Brown

The Candia New Hampshire World War I monument is actually one “side” of the Soldier’s Monument located in Village Square on High Street in that town. We know from the engraving that 34 men from Candia served, and that Lieut. … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Captain Nathaniel Robert Mason of North Conway

Posted on 8 May, 2017 by Janice Brown

I recently saw a wonderful comment left on this blog by the granddaughter of a New Hampshire WWI veteran. He had a fascinating life and she was rightfully proud of him. For whatever reason, his name was omitted from the … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Hooksett

Posted on 30 April, 2017 by Janice Brown

Hooksett New Hampshire even today is a relatively small town. Its southern portion (the village of South Hooksett) is adjacent to the City of Manchester. In 1917 when the United States entered The Great War (WWI) Hooksett only had between … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Conway

Posted on 22 April, 2017 by Janice Brown

Conway in Carroll County New Hampshire has several monuments to those who both served and died during World War I.  The town itself is composed of eight villages that are part of Conway—Center Conway, North Conway, East Conway, Intervale, Kearsarge, … Continue reading →

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