World War I returned to Eisenhower National Historic Site in May 2024, and the East Coast Doughboys were invited participants. An estimated 500 came out to see us, despite a constant drizzle all weekend. The highlight was meeting our compatriots … Read the rest
Tag: 2024 Events
Book Talk Feb. 28 with Jim Leeke, “The Gas and Flame Men”
What could be better than talking about baseball and World War I? How about a book about both subjects. On February 28, the East Coast Doughboys and the WWI Centennial Committee for New York City held an author talk via … Read the rest
2024 Calendar Updated; Events May-November Announced
The East Coast Doughboys will have the busiest calendar of events in 2024 in five years. The 2024 calendar was released today with events in Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. The ECD are honored to be asked to … Read the rest
ECD Member Pete Tragni Elected to Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Pete Tragni, one of the first members of the East Coast Doughboys, on his election to the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame in January. In addition to being one of the most knowledgeable members of the ECD and … Read the rest