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History Center Presents World War I Program Nov. 8

Soldiers boarding train. Photo provided. Soldiers boarding train. Photo provided.

BALLSTON SPA — In recognition of the 105th anniversary of the armistice that ended what has come to be called the first world war, Saratoga County History Center will host Paul Perreault, Malta Town Historian, for a program entitled “Men and Women of Saratoga County Who Answered the Call in World War One” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov.  8 in the Long Room at Brookside Museum.

Perreault has served as town historian since 2009 and has conducted extensive research about local volunteers who fought in the war. 

“Ten percent of the men and women who joined the American Expeditionary Force were from New York State including many who lived in Saratoga County” said Perreault, in a statement.  “Seventy-two from the county died from either combat wounds or disease contracted while serving.” 

The presentation will include stories of those who served during and after the war.  Pre-registration for the Nov. 8 program is available at: https://brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/63454-call-in-world-war-1. 

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