Tag Archives: WW2

Manchester NH’s Casualty of D-Day: Sgt. T/4 Charles William Blanchard (1922-1944)

Posted on 3 June, 2014 by Janice Brown

It is estimated that 2,500 Americans and 3,000 other Allied troops died on D-Day,” according to the D-Day Museum. Among them was a 21-year old Manchester man, Charles William Blanchard. He was the only son of Harry Dwight & Agnes … Continue reading →

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Manchester New Hampshire: Veterans Park and Monuments

Posted on 23 May, 2014 by Janice Brown

Manchester New Hampshire’s VETERANS PARK is located at Elm and Merrimack Streets. Originally named Park Square, it was called Merrimack Park in 1859 and was the scene of a fireman’s muster. At that time the square contained an artificial pond … Continue reading →

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WW2 Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient: Manchester NH’s Christos Karaberis aka Chris Carr (1914-1970)

Posted on 21 May, 2014 by Janice Brown

The description of the bravery actions of Christos H. Karaberis during World War 2 is mind boggling.  The official record speaks for itself: Rank and organizations: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company L, 337th Infantry, 85th Infantry Division. Place and date: Near … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s First WW2 Naval Officer Killed: Manchester’s LTJG Ben Richard Bronstein (MC) USNR (1915-1942)

Posted on 19 May, 2014 by Janice Brown

BRONSTEIN PARK, formerly known as Hanover Square is located on Hanover and Beech Streets in Manchester, New Hampshire. The official City of Manchester web site describes it as “the small, 2.84-acre park is located within walking distance of Central High … Continue reading →

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WW2 Casualty Gunner over Germany: Manchester NH’s S/Sgt Arthur Michael St. Pierre (1920-1944)

Posted on 15 May, 2014 by Janice Brown

In 1955 an ordinance stated, “That the square located where South Maple Street, Vinton Street and South Willow Street intersects, be officially designated and known…as ‘Arthur M. St. Pierre Square’.” This was approved on 20 March 1956 and signed by … Continue reading →

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