Browse Items (68 total)
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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 |
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World War I Metal Canteen | This canteen was used by an American soldier in World War I in 1918. 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 Zach Vaughn. |
1918 | September 7, 2018 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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World War II Pilot Hank Mayhall Jr. in 1943 | This photograph shows Hank Mayhall Jr., a World War II pilot, at pilot training in 1943. 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 Anna Hall. |
1943 | May 21, 2019 |
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World War II U.S. Navy Hat Belonging to Lester Mack Springman | This U.S. navy hat was part of Machinist's Mate Lester Mack Springman naval uniform from his service in World War II. This hat was scanned as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2019. It was brought to class by Jaden Devin. |
circa 1941-1945 | May 21, 2019 |
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WWI Serviceman Leans Against Utility Pole | This photograph shows a serviceman, Alfred, leaning against a utility pole during World War I. | 1917 - 1918 | September 18, 2017 |