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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Moultonborough

Posted on 20 October, 2018 by Janice Brown

Moultonborough New Hampshire’s WWI monument today sits in front of the Moultonborough Library at 4 Holland Street where it was dedicated on Memorial Day in 1931. Jane Rice of the Historical Society aptly describes the local history of Memorial Day … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Amherst

Posted on 18 October, 2018 by Janice Brown

During WWI all the citizens of Amherst were involved in some way. By October of 1917 the National Liberty Loan Committee had placed Amherst in a “zone” along with Milford, Wilton, Lyndeborough, Temple, Mont Vernon and Hollis, to raise subscriptions … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Benton

Posted on 16 October, 2018 by Janice Brown

When the United States entered WWI, the town of Benton New Hampshire had about 200 residents (219 in 1910, 177 by 1920).  Of these at least four men went into military service. One would not return home alive. When the … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Holderness

Posted on 14 October, 2018 by Janice Brown

Holderness in Grafton Co. New Hampshire has been, from it’s beginning, a farming community. Today its population swells during the summer months when vacationers and tourists arrive to enjoy the water views, cool breezes and boating or swimming.  When the … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Hollis

Posted on 13 October, 2018 by Janice Brown

The town of Hollis New Hampshire sent 43 men to service during World War I. The residents who remained at home did their part too–participating in the Red Cross, raising funds for War bonds, demonstrating thrift in the kitchens and … Continue reading →

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