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Indianapolis: Indian Historical Commission, 1921. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Hardcover. Fair. 750 pages. Illustrations. Index. Cover has wear and soiling. Front and rear boards have some weakness--heavy book--and have been restrengthened with glue. This is part of the Indiana World War Records series. When the Indiana Historical Commission decided early in 1919 to issue a series of publications recounting the history of Indiana's part in the World War, it was agreed that the first volume should be dedicated to the Gold Star man and women of Indiana. Believing that the first honor should be paid to those heroes who had laid down their lives for their country's honor, it was decided to give special attention to their records, and to prepare a volume worthy of their sacrifices. A careful check was made from the daily casualty lists published in the U. S. Official Bulletin, beginning with the first name printed, that of James B. Gresham--who was not only the first man for Indiana,… Read More

Indiana Historical Commission, January 1921. Hardcover . Good/No Jacket. Good Hardcover with No DJ. Moderate shelfwear to covers, including rubbing. Spine ends bumped and rubbed. Line of writing on front endpaper. Small hole in rear inside hinge. X in margin of one page. A few pages soiled and/or creased. Otherwise, pages clean and tight in binding. Pictures available upon request. A locally owned, independent book shop since 1984.