Civil War Zouaves
Zouaves were infantry units that were modeled after French Army troops from Algeria. They were popular in the United States […]
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Rochester Union Grays
The Rochester Union Grays were a Militia Company formed in the late 1830s first as a rifle company and later
USS ROCHESTER
If you want to learn anything about Naval Ships named after the city of Rochester as well as see some
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Father Francis P. Duffy
Francis Patrick Duffy was a Canadian American soldier, Catholic priest and military chaplain. Duffy served as chaplain for the 69th
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First Combat Rescue by Helicopter 24-25 April 1944
The first recorded use of a helicopter for combat search and rescue by the US Military took place in the
What’s new at MHSR? 1) We’ve been hard…
What’s new at MHSR? 1) We’ve been hard at work after receiving a Historic Preservation grant from Rochester Area Community
#OnThisDay 1 December 1959, Twelve nations, including the…
#OnThisDay 1 December 1959, Twelve nations, including the United States and the Soviet Union, signed the Antarctica Treaty, which banned
#OnThisDay, 20 November 1944, The 1st Japanese suicide…
#OnThisDay, 20 November 1944, The 1st Japanese suicide submarine attack occurs at Ulithi Atoll, Carolines, and scores a direct hit,
Happy Veteran’s Day. Thank you to all who…
Happy Veteran’s Day. Thank you to all who have served or are currently serving their country. #VeteransDay #MHSR #RochesterMilitary #MilitaryHistory