A Day to Remember in Portsmouth

For most of us, Memorial Day marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach sand. Memorial Day – originally­ called “Decoration Day” – unofficially began in 1865 as a way to honor fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War. In fact, because of lingering resentment over the war, many Southern states did not observe the holiday until after World War I (they opted for their own Confederate Memorial Day). Memorial Day has since became an occasion to honor fallen soldiers from all wars after WWI. You can find a listing of those from the community who have made the ultimate sacrifice below. Honor them with the traditions of this special holiday:

-Fly the flag at half-staff from dawn until noon, local time.

-Participate in a national “moment of remembrance,” which occurs at 3PM, Washington DC time.

-Place flags on the graves of war dead.

Portsmouth Area Casualties of War ...
(Please send additions or corrections for the lists below for Portsmouth to info@americantowns.com)



Operation Desert Storm
David G. Plasch

Vietnam War
John Christopher Archbold
Ronald Raymond Cormier
Ralph Ronald Cummings
Michael Lawrence Succi
Eugene Frederick Jr Sweet
Bradley Elliott Sandford
William Newcomer Feaster
George Edward Joyce
James B Bartlett
Clyde Douglas Alloway

Korean War
Bullock Elmer Trombly
Dow George R
LEVASSEUR RONALD NORMAN


World War II
Click here for a database of local soldiers killed in World War II