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U.S. Army Draftees
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Sgt. Tom Sorenson, processing sergeant for Madison area U.S. army draftees, briefing the first recruits to be processed through the Madison army recruiting station under new draft regulations. Left to right: Delbert Popp, Belmont; Delbert Ramsden, Route 1 Avoca; Robert J. Harker, Route 4, Mineral Point; and Sgt. Sorensen.
October 16, 1948
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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