Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 February 1920 — INDIANA HISTORY OF THE WAR [ARTICLE]

INDIANA HISTORY OF THE WAR

Several weeks, ago blanks were distributed among the former service men in every township in the county, by the local representatives of the Indiana Historical Commission. The Gold Star Records, those of the men who died in service, have been forwarded to State Headquarters and are now being rapidly assorted and indexed ’in permanent form. _ This ~ commission is . the official State Historical Commission designated by the governor to compile and edit a permanent history of the activities of the .state during the war arid of the soldiers from this state who served during the war. In order that the work may be expedited and the history completed as soon as possible, it is essential that ■ eagh soldier in the county fill in the blanks which were sent out and return them to Mrs. C. W. Hanley, who will forward them to the State Commission If there are any former service men who have not received the blanks they may apply for them and Mrs. Hanley will forward one immediately.