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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Bedford

Posted on 2 April, 2018 by Janice Brown

It is not my intent to reproduce the fine work already completed by the Bedford Historical Society in their town history about World War I. That volume can be purchased from that organization, and it gives details of the community … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Atkinson

Posted on 26 February, 2018 by Janice Brown

Atkinson New Hampshire is a typical small town. Before World War I, (in 1910) its entire population consisted of 440 people. By 1920, when the war had been over only a few years, that number had dropped to 413. It … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Alton

Posted on 15 December, 2017 by Janice Brown

The picturesque town of Alton, New Hampshire has always had a small population. Even today it contains around 5,320 residents, though that number expands a bit in the summer tourist season. In 1910 the census was a mere 1,348.  By … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Franklin

Posted on 17 November, 2017 by Janice Brown

By the time the 1918 City of Franklin Annual report was printed in January of 1919, WWI had ended with an armistice declared only 2 months earlier. Those who had served (in many capacities) were beginning to return home. Edward … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Claremont

Posted on 10 November, 2017 by Janice Brown

Like many other New Hampshire locales, in 1918 the then Town of Claremont celebrated and recognized its returning heroes of World War I. A simple painted sign existed at first, the names of those who gave their lives acknowledging service … Continue reading →

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