Author to Discuss New Hampshire War Monuments Book in Pembroke

Kathleen Bailey's book explores the stories behind the state's war memorials and tributes.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Kathleen Bailey will speak about her book 'New Hampshire War Monuments: The Stories Behind the Stones' at the Pembroke Town Library on April 14. The book explores the stories and histories behind war monuments, memorials, and other tributes to New Hampshire's war dead across the state.

Why it matters

War monuments and memorials serve as important public reminders of the sacrifices made by those who served, and the book aims to share the personal stories and histories behind these landmarks that dot the New Hampshire landscape.

The details

Bailey's book looks at a range of war tributes, from a gift given by a heartbroken Danish sculptor to a town where his late wife enjoyed summers, to a daughter's tribute to her father killed in the Civil War, to a father's mourning for his son lost at sea in World War II. The book is also dedicated to the 'Five Manchester Guardsmen,' five young men from Manchester's West Side who were killed in Vietnam on the same day.

  • The book talk will take place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

The players

Kathleen Bailey

The author of 'New Hampshire War Monuments: The Stories Behind the Stones,' who will be presenting the book at the Pembroke Town Library.

The Five Manchester Guardsmen

Five young men from Manchester, New Hampshire's West Side who were killed in Vietnam on the same day, and whom the book is dedicated to.

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What they’re saying

“These are just some of the stories in 'New Hampshire War Monuments: The Stories Behind the Stones,' to be presented.”

— Kathleen Bailey, Author (theconcordinsider.com)

What’s next

The book talk is free and open to the public, sponsored by the Pembroke Woman's Club.

The takeaway

Kathleen Bailey's book aims to share the personal histories and stories behind New Hampshire's war monuments, memorials, and tributes, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their state and country.