We, as Americans, honor the men and women who died in serving our country in the military. My family came to this country in 1637 and settled in Boston, Massachusetts. From the beginning, my family served as militia protecting family and friends. Listed below are family, on both my dad’s and mother’s side, that served in the military in America that effected how this nation developed. Some are controversial, but all serve to help our country.
Andre Boutte, French and Indian War, Royal French Marines, 1763.
Francois Boutte, Louisiana Militia, American Revolution, 1775.
Calvin and Luther Blanchard, Massachusetts Minute-Men, 1775.
Thomas Blanchard, North Carolina Militia, 1776.
Thomas Newton, Commissioner, US Navy, 1776.
Thomas O. Blanchard, War of 1812, US Army.
Francois Boutte, War of 1812, Battle of New Orleans, Lafitte’s pirates, 1814.
Albert G. Blanchard, Maj. General, 9th Louisiana, CSA, 1861.
Calvin and Ebenezer Carson, 16th Alabama Cavalry, CSA, 1861
Carey Edward Blanchard, 17th Texas Brigade, CSA, 1864.
Newton Crain Blanchard II, USRA, Dept. of Interior, WWI, 1917-1920.
William P. Blanchard, 71st Inf., US Army, WWII, 1941.
Neal Blanchard, Doctor, US Army, WWII, 1941.
Dyer Blanchard, US Navy, WWII, 1941.
Hal McGown, Lt. General US Army, Korea and Vietnam, 1948.
Felix Castille, 1st Marines, Korea, 1951.
Charles Blanchard, US Air Force, Vietnam.
Carson Blanchard, US Army, Vietnam.
The Bible talks about people who serve their fellowman with courage and honor.
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
(John 15:13 KJV).
So remember this day what our family did for throughout the ages.
Crain Blanchard.
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