Archive for the ‘Military / Veterans’ Category

An update on the George Dilboy movie project

Posted on Apr 20 2011 by Ilan Mochari in Community, Military / Veterans

In the latest Scout print edition, Meghann Ackerman proposed four movies that ought to be made of Somerville lore. One of her choices was a biopic of World War I hero George Dilboy, a Medal of Honor recipient raised in Somerville. Meghann cited the book Georgie! My Georgie!, based on Dilboy’s life, as potential source…

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A few good men

Posted on Jul 04 2010 by Ilan Mochari in Community, Military / Veterans

As a sidebar to our recent article on military veterans, here are profiles of three of Somerville’s most decorated soldiers. Keep them in mind as you enjoy the July 4 weekend. George Dilboy, Private First Class, Army, 1896-1918. Born in Alastra, Asia Minor, Dilboy came to Somerville at age 12 and lived at 85 Linwood…

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