Horseshoe Lake, 2016

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1940 Winchester Model 1912 Shotgun This shotgun is a Winchester Model 1912 internal-hammer, pump-action gun with an external tube magazine. The United States military used this type of gun in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The owner of this particular gun used it to hunt geese, deer, squirrels, turkeys, rabbits, and other animals.

This shotgun was scanned as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2019. It was scanned by Jenna Christeson.
1940 May 21, 2019
Wife of Bethalto Resident and World War II Veteran Pvt. Edgar Wells This photograph shows the wife of World War II Veteran and Bethalto resident Private Edgar Wells. Wells served in the United States army from 1941 to March 1944, when he was honorably discharged. His wife's name is unknown. He was a farmer in Bethalto.

This photograph was digitized as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2018. It was brought to class by Ethan Hannaford.
Circa 1940s September 7, 2018
Sanford Monzel Martin in U.S. Navy Uniform This photogrpah shows Sanford Monzel Martin in his U.S. Navy Uniform. He is posing with a cigar in his mouth and three bottles of alchohol and a shot glass in front of him.

This photograph was scanned as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2019. It was brought to class by Sydney Stuart.
Circa 1940s May 21, 2019
Military Police Arm Band from World War II This arm band was worn by a member of the military police during World War II. It is black and marked with the gold letters "MP."

This arm band was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2018. It was brought to class by Georgeoff Brayden.
1941 - 1945 September 7, 2018
World War II Mess Kit This mess kit was used by an American soldier in World War II. It was used to eat and reheat meals and came with a fork and spoon.

This canteen was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2018. It was brought to class by Savannah Rothe.
Circa 1941 - 1945 September 7, 2018
World War II Ammunition Pouch This ammunition pouch was used by an American soldier in World War II.

This canteen was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2018. It was brought to class by Domonique Saviers.
Circa 1941 - 1945 September 7, 2018
Bethalto Resident and World War II Veteran Pvt. Edgar Wells This photograph shows World War II Veteran and Bethalto resident Private Edgar Wells. Wells served in the United States army from 1941 to March 1944, when he was honorably discharged. He served in Battery "A", 882nd Field Artillery Battalion, 70th Infantry Division. He was a farmer in Bethalto.

This photograph was digitized as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2018. It was brought to class by Ethan Hannaford.
1941-1944 September 7, 2018
882nd Field Artillery Battalion in World War II, including Bethalto resident Pvt. Edgar Wells This photograph shows the 882nd Field Artillery Battalion. One of the men in the photo is Bethalto resident Private Edgar Wells. Wells served in the United States army from 1941 to March 1944, when he was honorably discharged.

This photograph was digitized as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2018. It was brought to class by Ethan Hannaford.
1941-1944 September 7, 2018
World War II First Aid Kit for Airmen This first aid kit was given to an airman in the United States military during World War II. Inside are bandages, scissors, and dressings.

This first aid kit was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2018. It was brought to class by Allie Stacks.
Circa 1941-1945 September 4, 2018
Sewing Kit Used in World War II This sewing kit was used by Kenny Flowers in World War II in 1918. Sewing kits were used in the war to mend uniforms and dress wounds. This kit includes buttons, needles, safety pins, scissors, and thread.

This sewing kit was photographed as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2018. It was brought to class by Flowers' great-granddaughter, Emily Westerhold.
Circa 1941-1945 September 7, 2018