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KENT—The Kent Historical Society will present “Remembering Connecticut’s Doughboys” at its annual meeting Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. at Kent Town Hall, Kent Green Blvd.

The Kent Historical Society will have a talk about Connecticut Doughboys Nov. 16. Photo contributed

Doughboy was a popular nickname for the American infantryman during World War I.

The lecture will be preceded by a short business meeting for the KHS membership, but everyone is encouraged to attend.

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