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Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Casualty: Manchester NH’s Sea1c Joseph S. Rozmus (1919-1941)

Posted on 20 June, 2014 by Janice Brown

Joseph Stanley Rozmus, son of Polish immigrants, Franciszek (Frank) & Maryanna (Potoczna) Rozmus, was born in 1919 in Manchester NH. He grew up on Cedar Street [249 & 253] in Manchester and attended St. Joseph’s, and graduated from Central High … Continue reading →

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WW2 Casualty of Hickam Field, near Pearl Harbor: Manchester NH’s Pvt Joseph Jedrysik (1917-1941)

Posted on 17 June, 2014 by Janice Brown

Joseph Jedrysik was born on 29 May 1917 in Manchester NH, son of Polish immigrants Antoni “Anthony” & Aniela “Nellie” (Wozniacka/Wozniak) Jedrysik. His father had immigrated to the United States from Kurczina Krosno, Poland seeking a better life. He worked … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s First WW2 Naval Officer Killed: Manchester’s LTJG Ben Richard Bronstein (MC) USNR (1915-1942)

Posted on 19 May, 2014 by Janice Brown

BRONSTEIN PARK, formerly known as Hanover Square is located on Hanover and Beech Streets in Manchester, New Hampshire. The official City of Manchester web site describes it as “the small, 2.84-acre park is located within walking distance of Central High … Continue reading →

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WW2 Lost At Sea: Manchester NH’s S/Sgt Roland A Metivier (1919-1943)

Posted on 14 May, 2014 by Janice Brown

Military Squares were added by the City of Manchester, New Hampshire to honor its heroes from various wars.  Several ordinances to create new squares were passed on 16 December 1947 and signed by Mayor Joseph T. Benoit.  One in particular … Continue reading →

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