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Many men and women in the Greater Lowell area served our country. Most came home but some did not. This blog remembers those that served in all wars from Greater Lowell.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Influenza in 1918

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Being a soldier in 1918 and fighting the war in France was scary. However, it was just as scary to be home. The Spanish Flu hit Lowell ha...

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Thursday, March 17, 2011

St. Patrick's Day 1918 - Corp. Alfred J. Renaud Dies in France

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"Deeply regret to inform you that it is officially reported that Corp. Alfred J. Renaud, hero squadron, died of pneumonia March 17....

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Monday, February 28, 2011

RIP Frank Buckles

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The last surviving WW1 veteran, Frank Buckles passed away this weekend at age 110. Thank you for your service sir!

Friday, February 11, 2011

Michael P. Fenton also known as Sergt Dan A. Sullivan

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This article is from the June 26, 1918 Lowell Sun: " Sergt. Dan Sullivan of the 82d Company of Marines was Killed in Action The firs...

Friday, February 4, 2011

The real meaning of Cupples Square

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With Cupples Square featured in the movie "The Fighter" I wanted to give the background on Cupples Square. Lieut. Lorne L. Cuppl...

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Saturday, January 29, 2011

Lowell's Own - Company M - July 1918

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Company M was comprised of Lowell boys who were part of the old 9th of Massachusetts who were sent down to deal with the Mexican trouble at...

Friday, January 21, 2011

Lowell Memorial Auditorium

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One of the great treasures of Lowell is the Lowell Memorial Auditorium. It is a beautiful building and a great venue for the arts in Lowell...

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