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Knox alumnus Nelson Dean Jay writes after the war to McClelland, "...I consider it a privilege to have been in France, which was the centre of both the War activities and the reconstruction period that followed."

Charles Hanna, a Knox student and a Phi Gamma Delta ("Fiji") fraternity member, served in the military during World War I.

Knox student and Phi Gamma Delta ("Fiji") fraternity member Robert Sinclair served in the Ambulance Corps during World War I.

L. Boyd Finch reports back to Dr. Simonds not only about his progress at Fort Sheridan, but on the progress of fellow soldiers from Knox. Finch writes, "So far as I know all the Knox men here in camp are getting along in good shape."

Former Knox student Robert Clark writes to Dr. Simonds to thank him and Knox College for awarding him a diploma even though he didn't quite finish his studies, as he was called into military service before he had entirely completed his degree.

Robert Clark takes advantage of his "first idle moment since Monday" at training camp to express "the feelings of the four Knox Betas who are here at camp" about the publication of a seemingly scandalous and unauthorized campus publication, 'The…

Ray Lee Sauter describes his experiences during the war to Dr. Simonds, noting that "During the days before the Armistice I saw much to remember, and much to forget." According to Sauter, "...behind all the romance and the glory, there is an awful…

Knox student Raymond Lee Sauter was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his "meritorious service" during World War II, continuing the service to his country he began in the First World WAr.

Ray Lee Sauter performs a high jump on Willard Field during his student days at Knox College. Sauter later served as a captain during World War I.

Knox student Ralph Noble was the first man from Knox County to be killed in action in World War I.

Alfred Baxter writes of Ralph Noble's tragic death and describes the "restless spirits" who were initially eager to go to war.

This letter of recommendation from Thomas McClelland speaks highly of Ralph Noble as "a young man of excellent spirit and great promise."

Former Knox College student Don B. Hartman describes his passage overseas to Dr. Simonds, and states, "I am sure the life and work over here is going to be a great experience for all of us and I wouldn't have missed it for anything." Part of his…

Future servicemen, from left to right: Adolph "Ziggy" Hamblin, Condit Grady, Alex Rhind.

Serviceman Condit Grady writes to Dr. Simonds to inquire whether any of his work at the Kelly Aviation Field might potentially count toward his degree requirements at Knox. He states, "At the Y.M.C.A. training school we were given some courses which…