The News-Democrat (Prov.)
August 14, 1908
Georgiaville Pond Drowning – 1908
The Disappearance of Elmer Kettelle – 1916
Murder – Suicide, Georgiaville, R. I. – 1884
Dr. John Fletcher, Smithfield, R. I. – 1823
Omaha Beach WWII Memorials of Smithfield, R. I., Residents
In August of 2024, Smithfield resident and Historical Preservation Commission member Benjamin Caisse visited the World War II American Cemetery in Coleville-Sur-Mer, France, (Omaha Beach). Two former Smithfield residents, Peter Celentano, and Hugh Finlay, both killed in action during the war, are memorialized there.
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Plot 2 at Coleville-Sur-Mer Cemetery in France where PFC, Hugh Finlay of Smithfield is buried. The plot was closed due to grass restoration at the time this photo was taken. Photo by Benjamin Caisse.
PFC Peter Celentano, Ser #31465741
PFC Hugh Finlay, Ser# 31292293