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A soldier in uniform cooks a large vat of sausages at Camp Grant during World War II.

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Camp Grant Hospital Ward. Several men are sitting up in their beds.

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Soldiers reading and relaxing in the Camp Grant Library.

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Soldiers in the Mess Hall at Camp Grant during World War II.

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Men in military uniforms sit down to a meal in the mess hall at Camp Grant.

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Thirteen men in military uniform stand on stage in front of an American flag. Believed to be Camp Grant.

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Three men perform on stage at the microphone. A man in a plaid suit leans against a man in a cowboy costume who is looking at a man in a pinstriped suit. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.

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Mr. Harry Perlee, superintendent of mail at Camp Grant, provides customer service to two soldiers.

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Several soldier pose with a group of women under a sign that reads "Recreation Hall." Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.

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A large group of men in military uniforms gather for a picture in front of the Recruit Reception Center sign at Camp Grant.

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A man in military uniform, holding a rifle with bayonet, stands on the porch of a building at Camp Grant.

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Six unidentified soldiers in military uniform pose outside of a building at Camp Grant.

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Toby L. Jones and nurse Cecelia Gruender at Station Hospital at Camp Grant.

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A crowd of soldiers in uniform stand with a civilian woman at the entrance to the Camp Grant Theater. Promotional posters advertise shows by Salty O'Rourke, Alan Ladd and Gail Russell.

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Captain Cyril Ballam at his desk at Camp Grant in military uniform. Ballam served as the Public Relations Officer and Special Service Officer at the Camp Grant Recruit Reception Center during World War II.

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Captain Cyril Ballam stands at the right in military uniform. With him are two other men, one in a parka. A scoreboard is visible in the background. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.

Lind, Carl Edward - WW II.pdf
Born about 1924, Carl E. Lind enlisted in the Airforce as navigator in July 1943. He was discharged in June 1945. Carl died January 9, 2019.

Nelson, Charles - WW II.pdf
Born May 19, 1922, Charles Nelson was drafted in December 1942 into the Army Air Force. He died September 21, 2013.

Staley, Charles W. - WWII.pdf
Born October 8, 1920, Charles W. Staley enlisted in the Army Air Corps in January 1941. He died October 31, 2010.

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Christening event of U.S.S. Rockford. Mrs. Ella Crotzer, wife of Harry L., holds a bouquet of flowers. She sponsored the 303-foot warship. The christening took place at the Wilmington, California shipyards of Consolidated Steel Corporation.

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Christening event of U.S.S. Rockford at the Wilmington, California shipyards. Ship sponsor Mr. Harry L. Crotzer and family. Left to Right: possibly Harry L. Crotzer, Mrs. Harry L. Crotzer (Ella), Mrs. Emma J. Hahn, unknown man and girl. Mrs. Emma…

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Christening event of U.S.S. Rockford at the Wilmington, California shipyards. Mrs. Harry L. Crotzer (Ella) and family, standing by the warship for christening. (L-R: Catherine Banks Crotzer, her husband (Emma's son) Robert Crotzer, Mrs. Ella…

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Christening event of U.S.S. Rockford at the Wilmington, California shipyards. Mrs. Harry L. Crotzer (Ella) and Mrs. Emma J. Hahn.

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Christening event of U.S.S. Rockford at the Wilmington, California shipyards. Mrs. Harry L. Crotzer christening the U.S.S. Rockford with Mrs. Emma J. Hahn looking on and who is believed to be Harry L. Crotzer, Emma's husband, in the background to…

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Christening event of U.S.S. Rockford at the Wilmington, California shipyards. Mrs. Harry L. Crotzer (Ella) is smashing the bottle of champagne against the U.S.S. Rockford. Mrs. Emma J. Hahn holds the flower bouquet while Barbara Hale smiles in the…

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Christening event of U.S.S. Rockford at the Wilmington, California shipyards. Mrs. Harry L. Crotzer (Ella) and family, standing near the U.S.S. Rockford. (Left to Right: Mrs. Barbara Hale standing in front of Crotzer's son Robert Crotzer, Mrs. Harry…

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Christening event of U.S.S. Rockford at the Wilmington, California shipyards. Mrs. Harry L. Crotzer (Ella) and family, waving. (Left to Right: Sigfred A. Sandeen with Navy Club emblem on his tie, Mrs. Harry L. Crotzer (Ella), and Mrs. Emma J. Hahn.…

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Christening event of U.S.S. Rockford at the Wilmington, California shipyards. Group photograph of individuals representing Rockford, Illinois. (Left to right: front row: unidentified man, Rockford Mayor C. Henry Bloom, Mrs. Emma Hahn (1333 Elm…

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Christening event of U.S.S. Rockford at the Wilmington, California shipyards. Barbara Hale sits along with Mrs. Harry L. Crotzer and family. Seated to the right of Mrs. Ella Crotzer could be Harry L. Crotzer, her husband. Mayor C. H. Bloom is at the…

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Christening event of U.S.S. Rockford Frigate at the Wilmington, California shipyards. Mrs. Harry L. Crotzer and family sit for dinner with Barbara Hale. Mayor C. H. Bloom is at the end of the table, Sigfred A. Sandeen seated next to Barbara Hale,…

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Three little girls with braids hold presents and look up at a Christmas tree decorated with tinsel. A soldier in uniform can be seen in the background. Believed to be at Camp Grant during World War II.

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A building at Camp Grant decorated for Christmas.

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Women and children gather in front of a Christmas tree. Believed to be at Camp Grant during World War II.

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A man in military uniform holds the microphone for a little girl as they stand on stage in front of a Christmas tree. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.

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Santa Claus is surrounded by women and children. Believed to be part of activities at Camp Grant.

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A nighttime photo of a tall pine tree decorated for Christmas where it grows. Believed to be at Camp Grant during World War II.

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A daytime photo of a tall pine tree decorated for Christmas where it grows. Believed to be at Camp Grant during World War II.

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Contained in a souvenir booklet labeled "Set of Photographic Post Cards, Camp Grant, Illinois." Postmarked Rockford IL on June 3, 1942. This card depicts various scenes of camp life.

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Contained in a souvenir booklet labeled "Set of Photographic Post Cards, Camp Grant, Illinois." Postmarked Rockford IL on June 3, 1942. This card depicts more scenes of varied camp life.

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Color guard in front with men marching behind and barracks in the background. On back: "Guarding the Stars and Stripes are these three soldiers as Camp Grant trainees pass in review during an afternoon parade on the south drill field. One of the two…

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A promotional photo of performer Connie Kane who is identified as being featured with Bob Cross and his orchestra. She is believed to have been a guest performer at Camp Grant during World War II.

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George Johnson, son of Emil and Martha Johnson, in his blue Navy uniform with a neighbor's house behind him on Parmele Street. The house has a cross gable roof and a front porch that wraps around the side. The porch columns are similar to the…

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Men and women dance in front of a big band. The majority of the men are in military uniform. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.

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Head doctor at Camp Grant with knife in hand and three other men, one with rolling pin. The man second from left may be receiving a promotion as he takes a uniform jacket from the others.

Owens, Donald W., WW II.pdf
Born February 4, 1919, Donald W. Owens joined the Army Anti Tank Battalion in April of 1941. He was discharged in July 1945. He died September 27, 2009.

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Promotional photograph of Dorothy Timmons who performed with Al Kavelin and his Orchestra. Part of the recreational activities at Camp Grant during World War II.

Heerens, Dr. Robert - WW II Veteran.pdf
Born July 1915, Dr. Robert Heerens became a hospital doctor with the Marines. He died October 19, 2014.

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A man in a three piece suit stands on stage with charcoal and a pad of paper on which he has drawn a cartoon of a man with a hat a cigarette. Believed to be at Camp Grant during World War II.

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Various clusters of units marching with a color guard in between.

Conrad, Dwight - WW II.pdf
Born May 7, 1919, Dwight W. Conrad served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. He died January 15, 1998.
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