This photo appeared in the Waverly Republican on 6/6/1945 and shows Waverly's first all-community Memorial Day observance in many years in front of the war memorial in Harlington Cemetery. The white crosses represent Flanders Field. Several recently discharged members of the armed services as well as veterans of previous wars, members of women's organizations, and boy and girl scouts took part. Carrying the 4 flags at far right: Malvin Mundt, Ed Engelbrecht, Jim McKliget, and Waldo Albrecht.
Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx Accession No. 89C0101
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This photo appeared in the Waverly Republican on 6/6/1945 and shows Waverly's first all-community Memorial Day observance in many years in front of the war memorial in Harlington Cemetery. The white crosses represent Flanders Field. Several recently discharged members of the armed services as well as veterans of previous wars, members of women's organizations, and boy and girl scouts took part. Carrying the 4 flags at far right: Malvin Mundt, Ed Engelbrecht, Jim McKliget, and Waldo Albrecht. Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx Accession No. 89C0101