Paragould Recruits

People gathering at the Paragould (Greene County) train station as dozens of young men prepare to depart for the European fronts during World War I; June 1918.

Large crowd gathered around steam train at depot building with words saying "one hundred and twenty boys leave" written on photo

Courtesy of the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, Central Arkansas Library System

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Time Period

Early Twentieth Century (1901 - 1940)

Category

Individuals and Units / Military Science

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Tall obelisk with statue of soldier and plaque with trees in the background World War I two story brick building with clock tower Paragould (Greene County)