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Alton New Hampshire WW II /Korean War Honor Roll Memorial Marker image, Touch for more information
By James R. Murray, August 11, 2016
Alton New Hampshire WW II /Korean War Honor Roll Memorial Marker
1 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Alton — Alton New Hampshire WW II /Korean War Honor Roll Memorial
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 11), on the right.
Honor Roll This memorial is dedicated to the men and women who served their country for the cause of freedom 1941 World War II 1945 4 rows of names are inscribed. Those who made the supreme sacrifice 8 names are inscribed. 1950 Korea 1953 . . . Map (db m96745) WM
2 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Meredith — Meredith New Hampshire WWII Honor Roll
On Main Street.
1941-1945 Meredith Honor Roll There are 3 panels of inscribed names, with 4 starred names, indicating they gave their lives in the conflictMap (db m96732) WM
3 New Hampshire, Belknap County, Tilton, Tilton-Northfield — In Grateful Tribute
On West Main Street (U.S. 3) 0.2 miles west of Deer Street, on the right when traveling west.
In grateful tribute to the men and women who served in the armed forces of our country in World War II, 1941-1946Map (db m97193) WM
4 New Hampshire, Carroll County, Wolfeboro — M3/A1 Stuart Tank
On Center Street just north of Willow Street, on the right when traveling north.
Stuarts in North Africa Stuart tanks First saw combat with the British in Operation Torch (November 8-11, 1942) during the North Africa Campaign (June 10, 1940-May 13, 1943). Of the more than 700 tanks that took part in the operation, about 170 . . . Map (db m152106) HM
5 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Hinsdale — Hinsdale World War II Veterans Memorial — Honor Roll — 1941 - 1945 —
On Canal Street (New Hampshire Route 119) at Depot Street, on the right when traveling east on Canal Street.
Hinsdale In honor of those who served their country on land and sea World War II Warren E. Adams • Daniel F. Allen • Frank J. Amarosa, Jr. • Hayden C. Amidon • Earl H. Bailey • Walter Baronoski • . . . Map (db m230542) WM
6 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Troy — Veterans Memorial
On Central Square just south of Mill Street, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated to the men and women of Troy who served their country in time of needMap (db m151887) WM
7 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Winchester — Veterans Memorial
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 10/119) south of Richmond Road, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to those who responded to the call for freedom World War II ★ Adams, George L. Jr. • ★ Adamski, Peter P. • ★ Aivalditis, Michael • Arapage, George • Atherton, Winston • Austin, Louis M. • ★ . . . Map (db m231023) WM
8 New Hampshire, Coos County, Bretton Woods — The Mount Washington Hotel
On U.S. 302 at Mt. Washington Hotel Road, on the left when traveling north on U.S. 302.
"Comfortable Quarters and a Good Table"... accommodating visitors to the White Mountains The rugged mountain tops, fearful chasms and beautiful intervals” of the White Mountains have beckoned visitors since the early 1800s. . . . Map (db m162614) HM
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9 New Hampshire, Coos County, Carroll, Bretton Woods — 122 — Mount Washington Hotel / Bretton Woods Monetary Conference
On U.S. 302, 0.4 miles east of Rosebrook Road, on the right when traveling east.
Mount Washington Hotel Standing to the east, the Mount Washington Hotel was completed in 1902 as one of the largest, most modern grand hotels in the White Mountains, one of the few built in a single campaign. Designed by New York architect . . . Map (db m77641) HM
10 New Hampshire, Coos County, Lancaster — Lancaster War Memorial
On Main Street (U.S. 2) at School Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
In Honor of the Men and Women of Lancaster New Hampshire Who Served in The Armed Forces In Time of War ( north plaque ) Honor Roll World War I 1917   -   1918 Kenneth P. Bailey · Charles A. Balch · Chester J. Barber · . . . Map (db m158337) WM
11 New Hampshire, Coos County, Pittsburg — Pittsburg World War II Honor Roll
On Daniel Webster Highway (U.S. 3) at Back Lake Road, on the left when traveling north on Daniel Webster Highway.
1941   1945 Honor Roll Dedicated To Members Of The Armed Forces Who Served In World War II Pittsburg, N.H. Aldrich, Henry W. • Audit, Joseph W. • Baker, John T. • Baldwin, Hollis W. • Bernier, Roger P. • Blais, Howard . . . Map (db m156683) WM
12 New Hampshire, Coos County, Stark, Groveton — 150 — Camp Stark — German Prisoner of War Camp
On Stark Highway (New Hampshire Route 110) 8.5 miles east of U.S. 3, on the right when traveling east.
In the spring of 1944 a high fence and four guard towers transformed a former Civilian Conservation Corps camp on this site into New Hampshire's sole World War II prisoner of war camp. Approximately 250 German and Austrian soldiers, most captured . . . Map (db m87928) HM
13 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Enfield — Enfield World War II Monument
On New Hampshire Route 4 at High Street, on the left when traveling east on State Route 4.
World War II 1941 – 1945 George Austin Jr. • Oscar Bailey • Robert A. Bailey • Wilfred Blain • Wilfred Bocash • Mark Booth • Louis C. Brown • Raymond T. Brown • John R. Bruce • Gerald M. Butman • D. Neil Campbell • G. Elaine Campbell • . . . Map (db m98145) WM
14 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Hanover — Hanover World War II Memorial
On Lebanon Street at Summer Street, on the left when traveling west on Lebanon Street.
To The Honored Memory Of Donald W. Bruce • John P. Coburn • Wendall P. Coburn • Austin H. Cook • Edward E. Corwell • Gordon E. Covell • Stanley S. Day • George E. Doyle • Gordon C. Jones • William V. Jones • Harold M. Lanyon • Robert S. Nichols • . . . Map (db m98050) WM
15 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Littleton — Littleton War Memorial
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 18) at Maple Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
In Grateful Memory Of Those Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice World Wars I and II World War I Armand Badger • Francis Brown • Alba Brunell • Charles S. Carpenter • George Cassidy • George Cote • Louis Cote • George Findlay • . . . Map (db m157360) WM
16 New Hampshire, Grafton County, North Woodstock — Army Air Crew
On Lost River Road, on the right when traveling east.
Honoring the World War II U.S. Army air crew who crashed in a B-18 bomber on Mt. Waternomee in Woodstock, N.H., January 14, 1942. Dedicated July 4, 1992 Lt. Anthony Benvenuto Lt. Woodrow Kantner Lt. Fletcher Craig PFC Richard . . . Map (db m105910) HM WM
17 New Hampshire, Grafton County, North Woodstock — The Night the Bomber Crashed
Near Lost River Road (New Hampshire Route 112) 3.6 miles west of Sawyer Highway (New Hampshire Route 118), on the left when traveling west.
January 14, 1942: the reality of World War II was brought home to New Hampshire when a U.S. Army Air Corps B-18A bomber strayed off course and crashed in the White Mountains, killing two crewmembers and severely injuring the other five. . . . Map (db m116198) HM WM
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18 New Hampshire, Grafton County, North Woodstock — Woodstock World War Two Memorial
On Lost River Road, on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated to those who served in the Armed Forces of our Country in World War Two from Woodstock A list of 126 servicemen and women; 7 Killed In ActionMap (db m148137) WM
19 New Hampshire, Grafton County, Plymouth — Capt. Harl Pease Jr.
On Main Street (U.S. 3) at Court Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
United States Army Air Corp Born Plymouth, N.H. 10 April 1917 Missing in Action on a bombing mission over Rabaul, New Britain 7 August 1942 Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor December 2, 1942Map (db m243952) WM
20 New Hampshire, Hillsborough County, Deering — Deering Veterans
On Deering Center Road (New Hampshire Route 149) at Gregg Hill Road/Reservoir Road, on the left when traveling south on Deering Center Road.
To remember and honor all those who served in our nation's armed forces. World War II Bercovitz, Z. Taylor · Bigwood, Ray · Bissonette, Armond O. · Bissonette, Florian A. Bradbury, Lionel · Cloutier, Leo · Cooper, Bessie E. · . . . Map (db m230473) WM
21 New Hampshire, Hillsborough County, Manchester, Downtown — Manchester NH General Pulaski Monument
On Bridge Street at Union Street, on the right on Bridge Street.
Main inscription Brigadier General Kasimir Pulaski Born 1748 Died 1779 Marshall General of Poland Front Charleston • Savannah • Germantown Side Script Father of American Cavalry • Chief of Dragoons • Continental Army • . . . Map (db m96025) HM
22 New Hampshire, Hillsborough County, Manchester, Downtown — Manchester NH Iwo Jima/Rene Gagnon Memorial
On Chestnut Street at Amherst Street, on the right on Chestnut Street.
Plaque 1 In honor of Rene Gagnon and all those from Manchester who answered their countries call. PFC Rene A. Gagnon 2nd Bn. 28th Reg. 5th Marine Div. "Don't glorify war... there is no glory in it" Rene A. Gagnon "On Iwo Jima . . . Map (db m96023) HM WM
23 New Hampshire, Hillsborough County, Manchester, Downtown — Manchester NH War Memorial
On Elm Street, on the right.
Veterans Memorial Park In honor of the men and women of Manchester who answered their nation's call in World War I, World War II, Korea and Viet Nam to preserve the principles of Freedom. We as a grateful and proud city dedicate these markers . . . Map (db m96016) WM
24 New Hampshire, Hillsborough County, Manchester, Downtown — Manchester NH World War II Memorial
On Elm Street, on the right.
This is an 8 sided octagonal memorial. There is also a smaller memorial with a lengthy inscription. Beneath each side are rows and rows of inscripted names, with stars indicating those who made the supreme sacrifice with their lives. On the 8 . . . Map (db m96013) WM
25 New Hampshire, Hillsborough County, Manchester, Rimmon Heights — Merci Box Car
On Reed Street at Reed Street just off Bremer Street when traveling south on Reed Street.
This Box Car was a restoration project of the Grand Voiture du N.H. of the Forty and Eight. This Box Car is one of the 49 Freedom cars sent by the French Government to each one of the 48 states and one to be shared by District of Columbia and . . . Map (db m19825) HM
26 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Boscawen — Air Force History in New Hampshire
Near Daniel Webster Highway.
Grenier Army Air Field Manchester Londonderry 1941-1966 Named for Lt Jean Grenier, Army Air Corps pilot killed flying mail in Utah in 1934. During WWII over 52000 crewmembers receive final training in over 9000 B-17, B-24, and other combat . . . Map (db m119750) HM WM
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27 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Concord — In Grateful Tribute
On North Main Street at Park Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
In Grateful tribute to the men and women of this city who served our country to preserve the freedoms of humanity 1941 - World War II - 1945 1950 - Korea - 1953 1958 - Vietnam - 1975 Erected by the citizens of Concord November 11, 1953 Vietnam . . . Map (db m76435) WM
28 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Concord — In Memory of the Six Million Jews
Near North State Street (U.S. 3) at Brook Street, on the left when traveling north.
In Memory Of The Six Million Jews Who Perished In The Holocaust 1933 — 1945 These Do I Remember And My Soul Is GrievedMap (db m141063) WM
29 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Concord — John Gilbert Winant (1889-1947)
On Park Street east of North State Street, on the right when traveling west.
”Wanting not only for ourselves but for others also, a fairer chance for all people everywhere.” World War I pilot, New Hampshire’s youngest governor, and first head of Social Security, he was appointed U.S. Ambassador to . . . Map (db m115918) HM
30 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Concord — VFW Concord Post 1631 Memorial
(Reverse side) William H. Marston 1936 Warren W. Ellis 1952 Walter Burtt 1996 Theodore E. Noyes 1999 Buried at Sea Jan. 21, 2000 Leonard Constant July 15, 2000 Map (db m135889) WM
31 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Hopkinton — Hopkinton and Contoocook Veterans Monument
On Hopkinton Road (New Hampshire Route 103) at Franklin Pierce Highway (U.S. 202), on the right when traveling south on Hopkinton Road.
Dedicated to These Patriotic Veterans of Hopkinton and Contoocook World War II Aldrich, John S. · Anderson, Lawrence · Archibald, Elmer V. · Astels, Thomas G. · Bailey, Arnold · Bailey Chester N. · Bailey, George · Baker, Albert · Ball, John . . . Map (db m141871) WM
32 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, New London — New London War Memorial
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 114) at Seamans Road, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
In grateful appreciation, the town of New London in full recognition of the supreme sacrifice* of a few and the arduous efforts of many, hereby acknowledge with deep humility and thanksgiving the participation of the community's men and women during . . . Map (db m104574) WM
33 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Exeter — George Leonard Smith Gun
On Winter Street at Railroad Avenue and Columbus Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Winter Street.
This cannon was presented by Captain George Leonard Smith, U.S.N. (1876-1951) to honor Exeter’s veterans of World War II. Captain Smith was a native son of Exeter, a prolific inventor, and a veteran of three wars. This cannon incorporates . . . Map (db m31541) HM
34 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Hampton — Roll of Honor WW II
On Winnacunnet Road at Academy Avenue, on the right on Winnacunnet Road.
Dedicated to those of our town who served in the armed forces and Merchant Marine of the US in World War II. 6 rows of names 5 rows of 53 names each 6th row with 19 names plus 8 Starred names, indicating killed in action.Map (db m105147) WM
35 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Kingston — Kingston War Memorial
On Main Street, 0.1 miles south of Depot Road, on the right when traveling north.
(1924 plaque - left) This Memorial is erected in grateful recognition of all those who from the settlement of Kingston in 1694 to the present day served the town in its wars for freedom, union and the rights of . . . Map (db m122301) WM
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36 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, New Castle — Mines Building
Near Sullivan Lane, 0.2 miles east of Wentworth Road.
Portsmouth Harbor was protected by underwater mine fields during both wars. During World War II, this protection was supplemented by an anti-submarine net which stretched across the mouth of the harbor from nearby Fort Stark to Fort Foster in . . . Map (db m135299) HM
37 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, New Castle — Walbach Tower
On Sullivan Lane east of Wentworth Road, on the right when traveling east.
From Colonial times through World War II to the present day, Fort Point has played a strategic role in the defense of our coastline. Walbach Tower, built in 1814 during the War of 1812, was one of Fort Point's more interesting but mostly . . . Map (db m135300) HM
38 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Northwood — Northwood NH WWII Honor Roll
On First New Hampshire Turnpike (U.S. 4), on the right when traveling west.
Northwood Honor Roll Dec. 7, 1941 - Sept. 2, 1945 There are 3 columns of names listed alphabetically, with 6 of the names having a star listed, indicating they died in the service of their country.Map (db m96962) HM
39 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Portsmouth — CMoMM (SS) Arthur L. Stanton Chief of the Boat (COB) — Albacore — Portsmouth Submarine Memorial Association —
Near Submarine Way north of Bypass U.S. 1, on the left when traveling west.
Rate: Chief Motor Machinist's Mate (Chief of the Boat) Service Number: 268 05 60 Birth Date: March 13, 1916 From Wauchula, Florida Decorations: Silver Star, Purple Heart Submarine: USS Albacore (SS . . . Map (db m186280) HM
40 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Portsmouth — New Hampshire's Lost Boat — USS Capelin SS 289
Near Submarine Way north of Bypass U.S. 1, on the left when traveling west.
This memorial is dedicated to the 78 men who lost their lives serving their country on the submarine USS Capelin SS289 in the Celebes Sea in December 1943Map (db m186259) WM
41 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Portsmouth — Portsmouth NH World War II Marker
Near Parrott Avenue.
World War II 1941-1945 "Remembering those who made the supreme sacrifice" Followed by a listing of 106 namesMap (db m96682) WM
42 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Portsmouth — Russell A. Hanscom Memorial
On Kearsage Way, in the median.
Dedicated to those men who made the supreme sacrifice in WWII for God and Country. Robert A. Anderson • James R. Birt • Raymond F. Burns • Paula A. Doble • Russell A. Hanscom • Robert A. Harrison • Guy House • Howard L. Hunt • Peter G. Phillippe . . . Map (db m96776) WM
43 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Portsmouth — Still On Patrol
On Bypass U.S. 1 near Submarine Way, on the right when traveling north.
U.S. Navy submarines paid heavily for their success in World War II. A total of 374 officers and 3131 men are on board these 52 U.S. submarines still on “patrol”.
We shall never forget that it was our submarines that held the . . . Map (db m149124) WM
44 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Portsmouth — USS Albacore SS 218 Memorial
Near Submarine Way north of Bypass U.S. 1, on the left when traveling west.
This memorial is dedicated to the 86 men who lost their lives serving their country on the submarine USS Albacore (SS-218) 7 November 1944 Barber, Walter H. Jr. • Baumer, Kenneth R. • Bigelow, Henry F. • Blackmon, Edward B. • . . . Map (db m231301) WM
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45 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Rye — Key Facts about Pulpit Rock Tower
On Davis Road at Neptune Drive, on the right when traveling east on Davis Road.
Other Names for Pulpit Rock Tower: Gun Battery Fire Control Station; and Harbor Defense Unit and Base End Station (#142). Height: 73 feet Levels: 8 (plus basement and roof deck) Built: 1943 Purpose: The Tower was . . . Map (db m162688) HM
46 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Rye — Pulpit Rock Fire Control Tower
Near Davis Road east of Neptune Road, on the left when traveling east.
Pulpit Rock Fire Control Tower is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1943Map (db m162686) HM
47 New Hampshire, Strafford County, Dover — Dover NH WWII Memorial
On Washington Street at Henry Law Avenue, on the left on Washington Street.
A tribute to the finest America has to offer the Citizen Soldier, then, now, and forever 1940-1946Map (db m95564) WM
48 New Hampshire, Strafford County, Dover — Maurice J. Burke Memorial
On Central Avenue at Hanson Street on Central Avenue.
In memory of MAURICE J. BURKE WT First Class on destroyer Maddox U.S. Navy Born August 26, 1899 Lost in Action July 11,1943Map (db m95566) WM
49 New Hampshire, Sullivan County, Charlestown — Charlestown World War II and Korean Conflict Memorial
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 12) at Depot Road, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
In memory of those who gave their lives and those who served in World War II and the Korean Conflict 1941-1953Map (db m66282) WM
50 New Hampshire, Sullivan County, Claremont — War Memorial
On Broad Street, on the left when traveling south.
In lasting tribute to the men of Claremont who gave their lives in our country's service World War I Albert Audette ★ Charles H. Ayer ★ Arthur Baribeau Burton Q. Benjamin ★ Charles L. Cady ★ Clifford J. . . . Map (db m230263) WM
51 New Hampshire, Sullivan County, Washington — War Memorial
On Main Street (New Hampshire Route 31) at Faxon Hill Road, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
To honor those from Washington who served 1898 - 1917 - 1941Map (db m230419) WM
 
 
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