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New Hampshire WWI Military: Corp. James B. Flynn of Nashua NH (1891-1918)

Posted on 21 October, 2016 by Janice Brown

James Benedict Flynn was born on 12 February  1891 Manchester NH, son of Patrick and Margaret Flynn.  James had siblings, Stephen, Frank and Phillip. He grew up in that place, attending the local schools.  By 1917 he had moved to … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Private Eli J. Bouley of Nashua NH (1883-1918)

Posted on 19 October, 2016 by Janice Brown

Eli J. Bouley was the son of Alexander “Alex” & Nancy (Martel) Bouley, born 9 June 1883 in Nashua, New Hampshire. His family lived at 16 Buck Street, and he grew up and attended school in Nashua. Eli’s father had … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: U.S. Army Nurse Lucy Nettie Fletcher of Concord NH (1886-1918)

Posted on 15 October, 2016 by Janice Brown

“I have a soul that, like an ample shield, Can take in all, and verge enough for more…” [1] These words are inscribed as the graduation quote of Lucy Nettie Fletcher, in the 1910 Class yearbook of Radcliffe College. Lucy … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Private Orrin H. Edwards of Antrim NH (1893-1918)

Posted on 5 October, 2016 by Janice Brown

Orrin Herbert Edwards was born 26 May 1893 in Derby, Orleans Co. Vermont, son of Gertrude Edwards. It is unknown whether any siblings survived him. Orrin grew up in Sheffield, Vermont, removing to Antrim, New Hampshire between 1910-1914 where his … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Corporal Michael T. Champa of Manchester NH (1896-1918)

Posted on 23 September, 2016 by Janice Brown

Michael T. “Mike” Champa was born Mikal Champa on  11 August 1896 in Manchester NH, son of Thomas P. & Katazyna “Katie” (Lukasik/Lukiasik) Champa. His parents were immigrants, being born in Austria-Poland. Siblings included Wanda, Henry Thomas, Waldyslaf, Charles, and … Continue reading →

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