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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Peterborough

Posted on 9 August, 2018 by Janice Brown

When the United States entered the World War in April of 1917, the citizens of Peterborough rallied to service.  Over 100 men joined or rejoined the armed service branches in some capacity. By the time the war ended, four gold … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Private 1C James Catsavos of Nashua

Posted on 19 July, 2018 by Janice Brown

It would be a tragedy to forget any of the brave American soldiers who died during World War I. In this particular case it seems that one man almost was. The name of James Catsavos appears on the New Hampshire … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire World War I Military: Heroes of Concord

Posted on 14 July, 2018 by Janice Brown

I have probably spent more time writing stories about Concord New Hampshire’s WWI service than any other location in our state. I still have one more to tell. Here I describe noble but tragic lives–narratives of Concord men and women … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Private James H Beck of Mason

Posted on 22 June, 2018 by Janice Brown

Before the World War the population of Mason, New Hampshire hovered just above 325 people. After the War the population would drop to below 300, and would not begin to recover until the 1950s. Mason sent its young men into … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Cornish and Plainfield

Posted on 13 October, 2017 by Janice Brown

Since these towns are adjacent to each other in New Hampshire, I decided to write one story about both, based on the names on their WWI memorial plaques. Previously I wrote about Harry Dickinson Thrasher from Plainfield, and now I … Continue reading →

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