Category Archives: Military Squares

Military Squares of Manchester NH

Manchester NH Casualty of Vietnam War: Colonel Gerald R. Helmich (1931-1969)

Posted on 5 May, 2014 by Janice Brown

A plaque near the Queen City Bridge, on the SW corner of Second & West Hancock Streets, in Manchester, New Hampshire reads: “COL. GERALD R. HELMICH. Born November 17, 1931. MIA November 12, 1969. Vietnam Pilot USAF. ” On Memorial … Continue reading →

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Manchester NH Civic Leader and Officer Candidate: S/Sgt. John J. Sullivan (1907-1942)

Posted on 3 May, 2014 by Janice Brown

On 4 April 1950 an ordinance was passed “establishing John J. Sullivan Square in East Manchester… where Massabesic Street and Spruce Street intersects,” and was signed by Mayor Josaphat T. Benoit.   John J. Sullivan did not die in battle, as … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s First to Die during Korean War: Manchester’s PFC Roger B. Cote (1930-1950)

Posted on 1 May, 2014 by Janice Brown

In March of 1951, Mayor Josaphat T. Benoit and Board of Alderman passed an ordinance, as follows: “That the Square located in East Manchester where Valley Street and Massabesic Street intersects, be officially designated and known on all official records … Continue reading →

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Manchester New Hampshire’s Military Squares and other Memorials

Posted on 29 April, 2014 by Janice Brown

Whether you walk, or drive through Manchester New Hampshire’s neighborhoods, it is impossible to not become aware of the many statues, markers and commemoratives (such as named parks or buildings) dedicated to its military heroes. With Memorial Day (May 26, … Continue reading →

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Manchester NH World War I Casualty: Bernard B. Barry (1893-1918)

Posted on 1 December, 2013 by Janice Brown

An unassuming plaque sits at the corners of Hall Street and Lake Avenue in Manchester New Hampshire, proclaiming: PVT. BERNARD B. BARRY Co. E. — 309th INF. 78 DIV. KILLED IN ACTION OCT. 16, 1918 IN THE ARGONNE FOREST But … Continue reading →

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