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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Rye

Posted on 22 September, 2017 by Janice Brown

On 15 January 1920 a memorial tablet was unveiled in Rye Center, New Hampshire to commemorate those who died during the World War (WWI). Three men paid the ultimate sacrifice, namely: Thomas D. MacLaughlin, Wallace Elroy Rand and Phillip Willard … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Whitefield

Posted on 8 September, 2017 by Janice Brown

Whitefield New Hampshire had less than 2,000 residents during the World War I era. From that small population the town managed to send slightly more than 86 of its best and brightest young men and women into service. [In 1910 … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Winchester

Posted on 21 July, 2017 by Janice Brown

Winchester is a quaint, small town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. In 2010 it still only had 1,733 people. Between 1910 and 1920 its population was actually greater than today–with between 2,260 and 2,280 citizens. The town sent its full … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Groveton – Northumberland

Posted on 28 May, 2017 by Janice Brown

Groveton is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Northumberland in Coos County, New Hampshire, United States.   In 1920 the town had 2,567 residents, more than they do today.  Yet in 1918 they sent a large number of their … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Canaan

Posted on 24 May, 2017 by Janice Brown

Canaan is a small town in mid-western New Hampshire, situated just east of Hanover in Grafton County. Even today its population hovers just under 4,000 people. The town is proud of its veterans and plans have been made to update … Continue reading →

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