Wartime "Service Rolls" or "Honor Rolls" were community-created rosters that honored members who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Churches and civic organizations created the rolls to keep track of deployed sons, daughters, and neighbors. They served as a focal point for community prayer and morale.
Often designed as large decorative posters or wooden plaques, many featured a gold star for those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Artifacts such as these document the heavy impact of the war on small, tight-knit communities like Petersburg, where a significant portion...
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