Tag Archives: WW1

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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WW1 Chateau Thierry Casualty: Manchester NH’s Pvt. Herman Francis Little (1893-1918)

Posted on 10 May, 2014 by Janice Brown

On  October 1st of 1940, the Mayor and Board of Alderman of the City of Manchester, passed an ordinance: “That the Square located in West Manchester, where Granite and Main Streets intersects and commonly referred to as Granite Square, be … Continue reading →

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