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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Rye

Posted on 22 September, 2017 by Janice Brown

On 15 January 1920 a memorial tablet was unveiled in Rye Center, New Hampshire to commemorate those who died during the World War (WWI). Three men paid the ultimate sacrifice, namely: Thomas D. MacLaughlin, Wallace Elroy Rand and Phillip Willard … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Whitefield

Posted on 8 September, 2017 by Janice Brown

Whitefield New Hampshire had less than 2,000 residents during the World War I era. From that small population the town managed to send slightly more than 86 of its best and brightest young men and women into service. [In 1910 … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Franconia

Posted on 11 August, 2017 by Janice Brown

Some time after World War I ended the small town of Franconia New Hampshire had a memorial created–a bronze plaque affixed to a rock. This was placed in front of the Abbie Greenleaf Library, where it still stands. With the … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Easton

Posted on 4 August, 2017 by Janice Brown

Easton is a small town in Grafton County, New Hampshire near Franconia, Just following WWI the town’s population dropped by 42% in 1920 to 131 from a high of 226 in 1910. Today the population is still under 300 people. … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Winchester

Posted on 21 July, 2017 by Janice Brown

Winchester is a quaint, small town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. In 2010 it still only had 1,733 people. Between 1910 and 1920 its population was actually greater than today–with between 2,260 and 2,280 citizens. The town sent its full … Continue reading →

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