The Lieutenant Philip B. Frothingham Memorial is located in the Western Promenade of Portland, Maine. Like many WWI monuments throughout Maine, the memorial is composed of a granite boulder and bronze plaque. Erected in 1921, and sponsored by the Frothingham Post of the Veterans of Foreign War (also a memorial to Frothingham), the monument was created in memorialization to the memory of Lieutenant Philip B. Frothingham. Born in Portland, Maine, August, 9, 1894, Frothingham was a resident of Maine until his death. Phillip B. Frothingham attended Hebron Academy, where he graduated in 1915. Many other graduates of Hebron Academy, including Harold T. Andrews (the first Maine serviceman to die in the war), went onto enlist in the war. After graduating Hebron Academy, Frothingham attended Dartmouth College, but quickly ended his studies to enlist in…show more content… Several weeks later, Frothingham and fellow squadron member, Clyde N. Palmer (of Malden, Mass.), were killed in acn aeroplane accident on September 14th, 1918. After his death, Frothingham was buried in … During his time in France, Frothingham served as a part of the Northern Bombing Group. For his actions in the war effort, Phillip B. Frothingham was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously for his active operations on the Belgian front during September, October and November, 1918, bombing enemy bases, aerodromes, submarine bases, ammunition dumps, railroad junctions, etc. In addition to the medal of service, Frothingham was granted a honorary diploma of the Aerial League of America in recognition of his patriotic services. Lastly to commemorate his ultimate sacrifice the granite and bronze monument located on the Western Promenade of Portland, was created as a living reminder of the memory and sacrifice of Lieutenant B.
