LU41.1

Print, Photographic

1918

World War I Enlistees at Courthouse, April 1918. 8 3/4" x 6 1/2" black and white photograph of a group of 16 men gathered outside the Waseca County courthouse on April 7, 1918. All are wearing overcoats; the older man at center is waving an American flag; photographed by Kopman, Waseca, Minn.; names are listed on the back, but not designated: Theo Peterson, George W. Carlson, New Richland; Harvey R. Domey, Waseca; Lewis F. Mellinger, Waseca; Bernhard Fisher, Robert R. Puribiton, Wesley B. Mahler, Waseca; Theleif Ingemar Rekansind, Dr. Lynn, John W. Vroman, Waseca; Helmar Sybilrud; Melvin Hartwig, William C. Wobschall, Jr., Waseca; Percy E. Hagen, Janesville; Harvey R. Davidson, Janesville; Frank R. Finley, Janesville; some are leaving to fight in World War I. Men unidentified names in random order: Rober Purrington, Waseca; W.C. Wobschall, Waseca; Harvey R. Domy, Waseca; Wesley Mahler, Waseca; John Vroman, Waseca; Lewis F. Mellinger, Waseca; George W. Carlson, New Richland; Melvin P. Hartwich, Janesville; Helmer Sybilrud, Janesville; Harvey R. Davidson, Janesville; Percy E. Hagen, Janesville; F. R. Finley, Janesville; R. T. Rikansrud, Otisco. White print on front: "Left April 7, 1918, Waseca, Minn."

These images were loaned to WCHS by Lois Draheim Manthey who grew up in Waseca. This building is on the National Register of Historic Sites. Marshal General Crowder called drafted men to the University of Cincinnati to receive special mechanica training for service in the aerial department of the army. The conscripted men volunteered their services for this special detachment. Waseca business: Kopman Photography.