10th Mountain Division honors veterans atop Mount Washington

 

MOUNT WASHINGTON — A small group of 10th Mountain Division veterans held their 34th annual gathering at a plaque near the summit at Mount Washington State Park Aug. 11.

vets-on-mount-washingtonFrom left: Dick Calvert, Wolfeboro; John D. Barton, Bristol, R.I.; Don Linscott, Dracut, Mass.; Bert Hirtle, Alexandria; and John Muenzinger, Pittsfield. (JEFF LEICH/NEW ENGLAND SKI MUSEUM PHOTO)Memorial carnations and a wreath were laid in honor of the fallen members of the group known as "The Ski Troops" at the memorial plaque outside the Sherman Adams Summit Building in Mount Washington State Park.

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