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New Hampshire WWI Military: The Heroes of Hancock

Posted on 3 November, 2016 by Janice Brown

I recently purchased an interesting old postcard dating back to World War I days.  It displays a photograph of the (then) town library, along with a painted sign in the front yard.  The sign’s names are those of Hancock New … Continue reading →

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WW2 Army Yankee Division Casualty in France: PFC James H. Basquil (1922-1944)

Posted on 2 June, 2014 by Janice Brown

James H. Basquil was born 12 January 1922 in Manchester New Hampshire to Irish immigrants, James & Nora (Kelley) Basquil.  His father James had been born in Couty Mayo Ireland, and arrived in America about 1911.  James met, then married … 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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