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New Hampshire WWI Military: More Heroes of Sullivan County

Posted on 4 November, 2018 by Janice Brown

The WWI soldiers in these biographies were credited to a town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. WWI deaths were attributed to a specific town based on a variety of criteria that was not always consistent from town to town. Their … Continue reading →

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100 Years Ago: The Leviathan–Transport Ship of Death

Posted on 28 September, 2018 by Janice Brown

On the 29th of September 1918, the transport ship Leviathan left the docks of Hoboken New Jersey on its voyage to Brest, France carrying troops and medical personnel. The problem started even before the ship departed, the passengers became victims … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Private Earl Bodge Clark of Barnstead

Posted on 22 August, 2018 by Janice Brown

Earl Bodge Clark was born 26 April 1896 in Barnstead, Belknap Co. NH, son and only child of Frank H. & Ethel (Bodge) Clark. He grew up there, attending the local schools. Earl registered for the WWI Draft on 5 … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Private Joseph Arthur Irene Brisebois aka Rene Woods of Sandown

Posted on 28 July, 2018 by Janice Brown

The town of Sandown New Hampshire sent more than its share of heroes to serve during World War I. In fact that small place sent the highest percentage of men based on population. Among those men was one who would … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Sergt. Herbert H. Bell of Concord

Posted on 10 July, 2018 by Janice Brown

I have written about the men and nurses of Concord New Hampshire who served in various branches of the U.S. military during World War I. In this article I will focus on Herbert H. Bell.  He  was born 5 May … Continue reading →

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