Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 February 1919 — STATE TO HAVE MEMORIAL ROSTER OF SOLDIERS [ARTICLE]

STATE TO HAVE MEMORIAL ROSTER OF SOLDIERS

Under the direction of the Indiana historical commission, a great memorial r o&te r, contai ni n g the name of every Indiana mam who enrolled in the America nor allied fighting forces during the world war is to be compiled as a pant of Indiana’s war history. Governor Goodrich has authorized the printing of 130,000 service blanks to be used in enrolling the men who entered the army, and 10,000 to be used for those who entered the navy. These estimates, obtained from the adjutant geenral’s office, are thought to be approximately correct as to the total number of Indiana men who entered the service. It is the plan of the Indiana historical commission to build up the most comprehensive army and navy roster of any state in the Union. It will be more than a mere alphabetical list of names. The information asked for wilt' include the date and place of birth of every soldier and sailor, occupation in civil life, previous military Or naval experience, date of enlistment or induction into the service, unit to which he was assigned, place of training, name and number of battles participated in, citation for distinguished service, statement of all. wounds received, date of sailing for America, final discharge and return to civil life. The service blanks will be sent to the chairman of war history committees in each county wh owill have charge of compiling the roster for their county. Several weeks will be required to complete the work. After the records have been properly filled out, they will be returned and placed on file in the state capitol. The value of these records for histrical purposes can not be estimated. Think what it would mean to the state today if, we had such information as this concerning the two hundred thousand heroes of Indiana who fought in the civil war! No price could be set on such valuable records. It is the plan of the historical commission to see that the name of every Indiana man who wore his country s uniform during the world war shall now be preserved for all ages. Moses Leopold has been appointed chaiftnan of the committee in this county.