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The Adams County Gold Star Honor Roll Project

Adams County Gold Star Honor Roll Project

Please don't think that you have lost everything in losing your son ... I feel I have done something to be proud of, something perhaps that will aid America to remain "the land of the free, the home of the brave" If my death helps end this war one minute sooner, I consider it worthwhile. Millions all over the world are fighting for what they believe in and for those they love, and thousands are dying. It is not in vain!

-From the letter of an Indiana Soldier (Adams County Gold Star Honor Roll, IWHC 1949).

Service Banners

Service Banner

Service banners became popular in WWI as a way to designate that a son was serving in the military. The number of blue stars indicated how many sons (or other immediate family) were currently serving. The blue stars were replaced with gold stars if one of them died or were killed while in service to our country. For a history of the Service Flag/Banner click the service banner.

History Topics Course

Bellmont High School

Feel free to contact the course sponsors:

Bryan Lineberry or Michelle Houser

Bellmont High School

1000 North Adams Drive

Decatur, IN 46733

260-724-7121

Famous World War II Posters

WWII Posters