This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Service men in training and duty across forces
Cadet Thomas D. Graham of University of Missouri trains at Fort Benning in a six week Army ROTC encampment focusing on conditioning leadership rifle marksmanship and field exercises. James D. Clardy of Jefferson City leads Missouri National Guard team to rifle and pistol honors at Fort Riley. Norman Stock of New Haven serves in Korea as supply sergeant. Richard L. Schreck of Tipton completes a weeklong power generation course at Fort Belvoir. Norbert Struemph of Jefferson City serves with the 1st Cavalry in Vietnam as radio repairman. Robert W. Thompkins Jr. of Jefferson City joins Navy 120 Day Delay Program headed to Great Lakes for nuclear field training. Jerry Lee Bolden of Jefferson City enlists in Navy 120 Day Delay Program with Great Lakes transfer in October. Roger D. Catron of Iberia completes basic training at Fort Leonard Wood and moves to Fort Rucker for aviation training. Roy J. Bacon Jr. arrives in Vietnam with Americal Division infantry. Larry A. Stogsdill of Eldon Daniel D. Overkamp of Hermann and Marvin Parker of Hartsburg finish nine weeks at Fort Polk with guerrilla exercises. Conrad L. Fugit Jr. promoted to Specialist Fifth Class at Fort Bliss. Paul L. Schwarzer of Route 1 begins Navy recruit training at Great Lakes. Daniel H. Hickman of Jefferson City earns Good Conduct Medal with 647th Maintenance Company at Fort Hood. Ronald K. Star Sergeant Forrester of Eldon completes basic training at Fort Leonard Wood. Carlson Forrester, Pace and Cerreto family ties noted among air and rescue service personnel.