Veterans at Rest in Gilmanton, NH

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A Keystone Project of the American Legion Auxiliary, Ellis-Geddes-Levitt Unit #102, Gilmanton

In 2013 the Members of Auxiliary Unit #102 realized the need to establish a repository of records identifying veteran burials in the community. Each year, the American Legion places an American Flag at the grave of all such known gravesites. However, the existing list of known burials is incomplete. All Veterans should receive the honor of recognition for their service and this honor should extend to their final resting place. Therefore, this keystone project for the Ellis-Geddes-Levitt American Legion Auxiliary Unit #102 is envisioned to create a written record of Veteran Gravesites in Gilmanton.

There is no one source of such information and Unit 102 is seeking the help of the community as well as family and friends of departed Veterans. Help create the record necessary to continue to honor the Veterans that have served our Country.

There are 36 known burial grounds and cemeteries within the Town of Gilmanton. Because of the historic nature of such sites, many gravestones are no longer readable; some have been removed over the decades and centuries; and many were buried without having a permanent engraved marker. Very few burial records survive from early interments and in very few cases does the record indicate military service.

Although searching these sites is one way of obtaining information, it is certainly not the single, most useful method. The community, itself, holds the knowledge that will make this project a success.

Unit #102 is asking that you share information on Veterans buried in Gilmanton. A Name Submission Form is included above. These would be recent and older burials because even recent events may not be recorded. A list of burials that are on record are provided above (in alphabetical form and by cemetery). The list will be showcased at Old Home Day and other events where Unit #102 is in attendance.

Meanwhile, more information on this project as well as the contact information for Unit 102 is included above. Please do not hesitate to let them know whatever info you may have or to inquire if those names are already on the list. Unit #102 is hoping to obtain name, burial location, military branch, rank, unit, dates of birth and death and any additional information that may be provided.