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Meredith New Hampshire’s World War 1 Honor Roll

Posted on 21 May, 2015 by Janice Brown
World War I Honor Roll, Meredith, NH

World War I Honor Roll, Meredith, NH, from an old postcard.

The placard is a plain one, but the service that the names imply is great. At one time this hand lettered sign graced the town of Meredith, New Hampshire, to honor her sons who served in World War 1. The entire list is shown below, along with more detail about the men who were either lost or who received special merit medals.

If you know of any others who are not mentioned here, please let me know and I will be glad to add them.

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Recap: New Hampshire and Halloween

Posted on 30 October, 2014 by Janice Brown

Since 2006 I’ve been sharing tidbits relating to Halloween and New Hampshire.  During that time I’ve written some pretty bad poetry, and shared some pretty good prose.  You may have read my stories about New Hampshire’s many ghosts, real or … Continue reading →

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Manchester NH’s Casualty of D-Day: Sgt. T/4 Charles William Blanchard (1922-1944)

Posted on 3 June, 2014 by Janice Brown

It is estimated that 2,500 Americans and 3,000 other Allied troops died on D-Day,” according to the D-Day Museum. Among them was a 21-year old Manchester man, Charles William Blanchard. He was the only son of Harry Dwight & Agnes … Continue reading →

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WW2 Army Yankee Division Casualty in France: PFC James H. Basquil (1922-1944)

Posted on 2 June, 2014 by Janice Brown

James H. Basquil was born 12 January 1922 in Manchester New Hampshire to Irish immigrants, James & Nora (Kelley) Basquil.  His father James had been born in Couty Mayo Ireland, and arrived in America about 1911.  James met, then married … Continue reading →

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Manchester NH’s First Greek-American to die in WW1: Pvt. Christos N. Kalivas

Posted on 17 May, 2014 by Janice Brown

Today  a lovely spot, first called Park Common, and bordered by Cedar, Lake Ave, Pine and Chestnut Streets, is known as Kalivas Park. It was first dedicated in 1940 in memory of Christos N. Kalivas, who was killed during World … Continue reading →

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