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The New Richmond post office was officially renamed to be the “Captain Robert C. Harmon and Private John R. Peirson Post Office Building” in honor of two World War II

The New Richmond post office will host a World War II dedication ceremony on Friday, Aug. 25 at 11 a.m. A bill designated the facility of the United States Postal

Capt. Robert Harmon and Pvt. John Peirson were killed a year apart during the war.

In the closing months of World War I, President Woodrow Wilson was approached by Great Britain and French leaders for more troops to defend borders against Germ

Jelle Angillis is a historian who bought the Gordon Highlanders kilt worn by Elgin soldier during the First World War

The Shellal Mosaic once formed the floor of an ancient Christian church, centuries before it was dug up from the Palestinian desert, packed in crates and shipped to Australia as a war trophy.

The ceremony, held by the Private Silas Gore Camp #141, brought together the community on the anniversary of Teetor’s 1942 passing.

115 Years Ago, April 18, 1908

Sumner Newscow report – The Sumner County Historical and Genealogical Society, Wellington, will host “How to Safely Clean Tombstones with The Sons of the Union Veterans” presented by Joe Chr

Historian and researcher Jelle Angillis from the University of Antwerp finds kilt of Elgin WWI soldier John Fordyce, a Gordon Highlander