Photo by Laura Freeman, Chairman Christopher Bach of the Hudson WWI Memorial Restoration and Centennial Committee presented Mayor Basil a certificate and bronze plaque designating the memorial as one of “100 Cities/100 Memorials World War I Centennial Memorial.” Boy Scouts from Troop 321, Nathan Herchl, Charlie Moffa, Jason Dement and members of the Hudson High School History Club, Claire Reber and Yuhan Kim read the 81 names engraved on the tablet.Ĭhairman Christopher Bach, and the Hudson World War I Centennial Committee raised funds and donations to restore the bronze tablet with 81 names of Hudson OH residents who served during World War I. The cabin was built in 1931 and the stone pedestal which supported the WWI bronze tablet was built using stones left over from the stone fireplace in the cabin’s chimney. Scoutmaster Rob Searson said Hudson’s Boy Scout Troop 321 will celebrate its 100th birthday in December. Szymanski said 90,000 women served in WWI, and their roles helped to argue for women’s rights. She died in 1946 and is buried in Markillie Cemetery.Ĭlark joined DAR since 1921, which emphasizes education, patriotism and historical preservation. She was a school teacher and registered nurse, and was 38 years old when she joined the war effort and cared for influenza patients on Long Island. Nurse Martha Clark, the only woman listed on the tablet, was born in 1878 to Horace and Isabella Clark, according to Mialie Szymanski, regent of David Hudson Chapter DAR. Jim Garrison, adjunct of the American Legion Lee-Bishop Post 464, said the local post was formed by 15 of the 80 citizens returning from WWI. “The city celebrated the end of the war, but the flu had decimated residents of the Hudson area.”ĭavid Hudson Lee, a descendant of the Hudson founding family, died in Germany in 1919, and the last Hudson soldier to return home was Ray E. “The flu was the dark subtext of everything going on in 1918,” Vince said. The end of the war drew celebration, but 1918 Hudson had other problems, Vince said. They sang “When the Boys Come Home” and the Red Cross ladies in uniform marched into the chapel at the end. Western Reserve Academy had a parade and celebration at the chapel, and the Hudson Fire Department had a bonfire on the green, Vince said. “From every touring car and truck came shouts of victory as they passed through town.” “Traffic was heavy,” he said with a laugh from the audience. The weekly Hudson Independent notes that “Hudson citizens bore on their faces the mark of deep emotion and many eyes were filled with tears,” Vince said. “The old bandstand near the clock tower was festooned with flags and bunting.” 11 all businesses in Hudson closed their doors and people of Hudson rallied on Main Street,” Vince said. in 1918 to let people know peace had arrived, Vince said. Word of the end of the war was transmitted by telegraph, and Hudson First Congregational Church of Hudson tolled its bells at 7 a.m. Western Reserve Academy historian and archivist Tom Vince talked about the 81 people from Hudson who served in World War I. Richard Shipley gave the invocation, and Mayor David Basil read a proclamation to recognize “Bells of Peace: A National World War I Remembrance” for the 4.7 million Americans who served.
Bugler Steve Masowick from American Legion Post 685 in Streetsboro played taps. A member of Boy Scout Troop 321 tolled the bell while WWI Doughboy reenactors Garrett and Seth Moore of Columbus stood at attention on each side. 11, 1918.Ībout 150 veterans and visitors gathered at the memorial, located near the the Boy Scout log cabin. The United States participated from April 6, 1917, to Nov. 11 ceremony ended with the unveiling of the restored 30-inch by 60-inch bronze tablet displayed on a temporary wood pedestal, containing the names of 80 men and one woman from Hudson who served in World War I. The 21 tolls, based on the 21-gun salute, symbolize the nation’s highest honor.ĭuring the ceremony last year, a member of Boy Scout Troop 321 tolled the bell 21 times while WWI reenactors Seth and Garrett Moore stood at attention on each side, at 11am on 11 NOV, to commemorated the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War I. HUDSON, OH - At the 11 hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, the “Victory Bell” tolled 21 times on the southwest green to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended the fighting in World War I. The restoration of this memorial was part of the Commission's 100 Cities/100 Memorials program - Chris Isleib, Director of Public Affairs, United States World War One Centennial Commission World War I Centennial Commission partner reenactors Seth and Garrett Moore. Note: This restored memorial in Hudson, Ohio recognizes 81 veterans of Great War, with help from U.S. Via the MyTownNEO Northeastern Ohio News web site Restored memorial in Hudson, OH recognizes 81 veterans of WWI
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