The holiday season should be one of joyous celebration. However, there are countries today in the grip of war. War dramatically changes how the people in these countries view and observe the “normal” holiday traditions.
Harrison H. Robinson was born on Aug. 11, 1840, at The Ledge, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada, and came to the United States the next year. At the end of 1861, Harrison enlisted as a soldier in the Civil War, serving in the 15th Regiment Maine Infantry. He mustered out in 1866 having reached the rank of Sergeant.