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New Hampshire WWI Military: A Tale of Two Castonguay

Posted on 7 June, 2018 by Janice Brown

Two sons of New Hampshire with the surname Castonguay served during WWI in the Canadian Army. They died in service 3 days apart. Their names are engraved on New Hampshire’s Roll of Honor in Doric Hall of the New Hampshire … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Harry Frank Baker of Orford

Posted on 4 June, 2018 by Janice Brown

It’s difficult to write about a hero when the evidence is lean. The town of Orford in Grafton County New Hampshire today has a little over 1,2000 residents. When World War I was announced it had about 800. Though small, … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Pittsburg

Posted on 30 May, 2018 by Janice Brown

In 1918 the State of New Hampshire’s war historian published a notice in the newspaper showing that the town of Pittsburg had sent 2-1/2 to 3 per cent of its population into service.  Between June 1917 and June 1918 all … Continue reading →

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100 Years Ago: Decoration Day Celebrations

Posted on 28 May, 2018 by Janice Brown

One hundred years ago the last Monday of May was a time to decorate the graves of those who died in previous wars with a strong focus on the Civil War. The day was solemnly celebrated throughout the United States, … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Hanover

Posted on 26 May, 2018 by Janice Brown

The book, “A history of the town of Hanover, N.H.. Hanover, N.H.” by John King Lord was printed for the town of Hanover by the Dartmouth Press in 1928. Contained in that wonderful history is a section listing all those … Continue reading →

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