100th anniversary of Armistice Day commemorated Nov. 10
Decorated World War I veteran Raymond P. Pennoyer. Courtesy of the Boothbay Region Historical Society
Decorated World War I veteran Raymond P. Pennoyer. Courtesy of the Boothbay Region Historical Society
On Nov. 11, 1918, an armistice was signed by France and Germany ending World War I.
Boothbay Region Historical Society will display Raymond Pennoyer's World War I army uniform, as well as documents about Harriet Delamere's years nursing the wounded in France, beginning on Saturday, Nov. 10 to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.
Both Raymond Pennoyer and Harriet Delamere were awarded medals for their service during the war. Harriet was awarded the Victory Medal Service Ribbon with two bronze stars for her participation in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. Raymond received the Purple Heart for his actions at the Battle of Argonne.
World War I, or the Great War, was thought to be the war that ended all war. Armistice Day was, and still is, celebrated in many countries world-wide. After World War II ended, Armistice Day in the United States was renamed Veterans Day.
Boothbay Region Historical Society is free and open to the public throughout the year, from Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information contact the museum at 633-0820, email brhs@gwi.net, or check the website at www.boothbayhistorical.org
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