Where could latter 19th century city residents buy hay for their horses or wood for their stoves? Farmers brought hay, wood, and other produce to Haymarket Square in this wide-open space on Main Street. However, by 1898, the city . . . — — Map (db m186050) HM
To those native sons and daughters of the great state of Maine who made the supreme sacrifice while serving their country on active duty in the United States Navy and Marine Corps during times of armed conflict.
On Armed Forces Day, May 17, . . . — — Map (db m186033) HM WM
This memorial tablet is dedicated to the memory of the Lewiston High School men who bore arms in their country's defense in the World War — — Map (db m186036) WM
Dedicated to the
Sons of Bowdoin
who in
the World War
offered their lives
and services for
their country
and for Freedom
1914 - 1918
[Roll of Honored Dead]
Breve tempus aetatis
satis longum est
ad bene honesteque . . . — — Map (db m55492) WM
In memory of
Warren Eastman Robinson
1890 - 1918
————
Bowdoin '10
First Lieutenant
U.S. Army
Second Battle of the Marne
St. Mihiel
Meuse Argonne
———— . . . — — Map (db m55509) WM
This building was completed in 1909 for use by unmarried officers of the Coast Artillery Corps stationed at Fort Williams. Visiting officers or married officers without their families might also reside in the quarters. The structure was built to . . . — — Map (db m186117) HM
THis building was completed in 1909 for use by unmarried officers of the Coast Artillery Corps stationed at Fort Williams. Visiting officers or married officers without their families might also reside in the quarters. The structure was built to . . . — — Map (db m186116) HM
Battery Blair was completed in 1903. It was named for Francis P. Blair, Jr., a veteran of the Mexican and Civil Wars who rose to the rank of major general and later represented Missouri in the U.S. Senate. The battery consisted of two twelve-inch . . . — — Map (db m25378) HM
You are standing at the site of the
largest of six gun batteries built at
Fort Williams. Named for Francis P.
Blair, Jr., a veteran of the Mexican
and Civil wars, Battery Blair was
manned during World War I and the
early years of World War II. . . . — — Map (db m161815) HM
Battery Hobart was built in 1898 and named for Lieutenant Henry A. Hobart, one
of the first Maine graduates of the U.S. Military Academy, who was killed in action
during the War of 1812. The battery mounted one British-built six-inch gun, . . . — — Map (db m161822) HM
After World War I, Fort Williams
was placed on caretaker status as a
coast artillery post, and became
home to the 5th Infantry Regiment
upon its return from occupation
duty in Germany in 1922. The 5th
remained at the fort until 1939,
longer . . . — — Map (db m161812) HM
This building was completed in 1911 under the direction of the Quartermaster Corps of the U.S. Army for use by a field officer (colonel, lieutenant colonel, or majro) of the Coast Artillery Corps and his family stationed at Fort Williams. It was . . . — — Map (db m186114) HM
This building was completed in 1911 under the direction of the Quartermaster Corps of the U.S. Army for use by a field officer (colonel, lieutenant colonel, or majro) of the Coast Artillery Corps and his family stationed at Fort Williams. It was . . . — — Map (db m186115) HM
From the 1750s, Portland Harbor was of economic importance as the closest American harbor to Europe and of strategic importance as a protected anchorage for the navy. As part of an upgrading of the harbor defenses in 1873, construction began on a . . . — — Map (db m25385) HM
This building was completed in 1934 for the 240th Coast Artillery Regiment of the Maine National Guard by the Quartermaster Corps. The shed was used to house two of the regiment's four mobile 155mm guns and the large Holt crawler tractor used to . . . — — Map (db m186105) HM
This building was completed in 1934 for the 240th Coast Artillery Regiment of the Maine National Guard by the Quartermaster Corps. The shed was used to house two of the regiment's four mobile 155mm guns and the large Holt crawler tractor used to . . . — — Map (db m186106) HM
This Mining Casemate was constructed in 1891, but it was rebuilt in 1903, enlarged in 1907, and modernized during World War II. The function of the casemate was to control the minefield in the main channel, which was laid during the Spanish-American . . . — — Map (db m186118) HM
In appreciation of The Men of Naples who served in the World War 1917-1919 *Leon E. RichardsonEdward M. Barker Hartley G. Batchelder Frank R. Brooks Urban L. Cannell Guy Edes Robert Edes Alonzo L. Edwards Charles F. Elliot . . . — — Map (db m155166) WM
To perpetuate the memory of these men of the City of Portland who with unfaltering loyalty gave their lives in the 1914 World War 1919
67 Names are listed
They sought not glory but their country's good — — Map (db m96523) WM
Jacob Cousins Post 99, Jewish War Veterans of the USA, honors the memory of Maine's Jewish Fallen Heroes in the two great wars.
World War I Fallen Heroes, 1917 - 1918
Jacob Cousins, Portland
Arthur Goldstein, Portland
John A. . . . — — Map (db m204566) WM
Jacob Cousins was the first Jewish soldier from Portland killed in World War I.
Approximately 250,000 Jewish soldiers served in the U.S. military during WWI. 3,500 Jews would die in this conflict.
Cousin's Company C, 328th Infantry, . . . — — Map (db m186387) HM
In memory of
Portland's Jewish War Heroes
who died in World War II action
1941 - 1945
Samuel M. Citrin Benjamin A. Cox
Edward R. Goldstein Louis S. Lane
Herbert F. Meyers Sidney R. Miller
Max Weinstein
This . . . — — Map (db m186388) WM
To the sons of Scarborough who died in the service of their country
★ World War I ★
Lucien T. Libby NG.
Millard L. Gower NG.
Rolland W. Seavey NG.
John F. McKay
Oega Wolters
★ World War II . . . — — Map (db m186455) WM
These sought not glory but their country's good
Carl ET Ahlquist
Rudolph E Ahlquist
Peter C Anderson
Euchariste Archambault
Clifton R Bryant
Carl H Carter
Raymond E Collins
Irging D Corneally
Guy A Cunningham . . . — — Map (db m186452) WM
In the mid-1800s, when South Portland was still a part of Cape Elizabeth, its waterfront appeared to be a continuous line of bustling yards building and repairing ships. From Butler on Turner's Island to Knight and Blanchard in Knightville to . . . — — Map (db m50413) HM
A US Navy radio station here at Otter Cliffs served as the most important World War I facility for receiving transatlantic messages – including the first bulletin about the armistice. Alessandro Fabbri, a wealthy island resident and inventor, . . . — — Map (db m106555) HM
A resident and lover of Mount Desert Island who commanded the United States Naval Radio Station upon this site from its establishment on August 28, 1917 until December 12, 1919.
At the end of the World War he was awarded the Navy Cross. His . . . — — Map (db m54436) WM
Honor Roll
W.W. I
Lester J. Lurvey Ralph W. Reynolds
W.W. II
Leslie D. Wright Julian G. Smith Donald F. Graves
Joseph P. Chase Jr. Francis G. Kelley
Kenneth F. Grindle George M. Chilles
Korean War
Robert . . . — — Map (db m54456) WM
With deep gratitude and
In memory of those who
Freely gave their live and
Services in the Great War
For Freedom and Democracy
This tablet is placed here.
A.D. 1919 — — Map (db m184637) WM
They deserve our everlasting gratitude.
This garden of remembrance is to honor our fallen heroes whose bodies were never found.
Stones have been placed to keep memories of their heroism alive.
Memorials here are for those who . . . — — Map (db m127032) WM
To the memory
of our heroic dead
who fought for the liberty
of humanity
1917-1919
—————
Quiet they rest
in this high hope serene
that we for whom they died
shall keep the faith
Killed in Action . . . — — Map (db m110952) WM
Front Inscription
1917-1919
In honor and appreciation of those who served their state and county to the credit of the City of Waterville in the World War.
There are 14 rows of inscribed namesAdjoining Plaque
American Legion . . . — — Map (db m95781) WM
In grateful recognition of the service rendered by the men and women of Camden in the World War 1914 — 1918 the Mount Battie Association has erected this tower for an enduring memorial — — Map (db m35419) WM
We, the citizens
of this community,
enshrine forever the glorious
memory of our boys and girls,
living and dead
who served their country
in World Wars I and II
Erected Nov. 11, 1948 — — Map (db m52320) WM
Who was born and grew to young manhood at Christmas Cove. Bred in the tradition of the sea, he was swift to volunteer when his country entered the Great War. He won a commission for meritorious service and gave his life in heroic performance of his . . . — — Map (db m126922) HM WM
In 1850, 216 Searsport men listed their occupations as sailor. This work was what they knew; it was traditional in this and other maritime communities. The men were often gone for years at a time. Young men also left Searsport to go . . . — — Map (db m46653) HM
In memory of those who served their country, state and town in The World War Bacon, Cecil V. Bartlett, Chas. H. Bean, Fred O. *Berry, Samuel B. Chase, Hugh D. Chase, Wallace B. Dean, Ambrose W. Dennett, Carl G. *Douglass, Walter . . . — — Map (db m155178) WM
In honor of the men and women of Jonesboro
who went forth to serve their country on land, on sea, and in the air in the World
Wars I and II and during the Korean Conflict
Our Roll of Honor
1917 - 1918
Alfred Bridgham ท
Carl L. . . . — — Map (db m183791) WM
The parade highlighting Painchaud's Band, in the lower photo, is going down Adams Street. The occasion is a flag raising on April 14, 1917 supporting World War I. In the background is the Nickel Theater, an early motion picture . . . — — Map (db m186170) HM
The Lincoln Street Mill went into production in 1853. With additions it contained eight million square feet of floor space. Power from the Saco river arrived in 27-foot diameter brick-lined tunnels. Turbines converted the flow into . . . — — Map (db m186164) HM
This depot was constructed in 1872 when the Boston & Maine Railroad operated a branch line between Portland and South Berwick, Maine. It is an example of Stick-style architecture. During the late 1800, tourists to the area were met . . . — — Map (db m186335) HM
Kennebunk, her soldiers and sailors of the World War 1914 - 1918
John Authier
Melvin G Ayer
Aretas O Barker
Sidney Batchelder
Linwood C Bodwell
Floyd C Boston
Gail VF Boston
Deane N Brigham . . . — — Map (db m186321) WM
In Memory of all Veterans who served their country from North Brunswick Maine
Front Bottom Inscription: Presented and erected by Louis O'Cowan No. 65 Women's State Relief Corps
In Memoriam World War I Malcom E. Cheyney Clyde C, Quint World . . . — — Map (db m95368) WM
To honor
Rear Admiral Robert James White
Chaplain Corps, United States Navy
We erect this tribute to
"Father Bob"
Priest, Chaplain, Lawyer, Educator
with gratitude,
esteem and affection
from the
World War Veterans
July . . . — — Map (db m50328) WM
Dedicated to the Glory of God, the Exaltation
of Patriotism, and the Promotion of Education,
in honor of those from Saco
who served in the World War
[Died in Service]
Amede Dupre
Alfred Durette
James Gillespie
Alexander . . . — — Map (db m55697) HM
A tribute of honor to
the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines
who served their country in the World War
from the Town of Wells, Maine
The Honor Roll
[Only those who died in service are transcribed]
Herbert Gowen Leroy L. Hanson Ernest . . . — — Map (db m55644) WM
