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Madison Marine Sendoff
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Marine Pfc. Russell J. Seldal, a member of the Madison marine reserve unit being sent to Korea, holds his daughter Elaine while his wife, Betty, holds their son David.
September 6, 1950
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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Madison Marine Sendoff
September 6, 1950
Madison Marine Reserve staff Sgt. Frank J. Kasinski embraces his wife before boarding the train taking the reserve unit for active duty in Korea.
Madison Marines Sendoff
September 6, 1950
A crowd gathers to watch the Madison marine reserve unit marching down West Washington Avenue to board a train for duty in Korea.
Madison Marine Sendoff
September 6, 1950
Three members of the Madison marine reserve unit board a train for duty in Korea. From left to right are: Capt. J.J. Warner, Capt. John Jensvold, and Lieut. Fred Goff.
Marine Recruits
September 5, 1950
Three Marine reservists check over reading materials for their trip to the West Coast for active duty. They are: Pfc. D.K. Cartter, 1817 Kendall Avenue,Corporal A.H. Franz, 126 Proudfit Street, and...
Pfc. Robert Reif, Mrs. Reif, and Corp. Patricia Reif
April 5, 1944
Marine Pfc. Robert Reif, Mrs. Sarah Reif, and Marine Corp. Patricia Reif. The children are on military leave after being gone for 18 months.
Korean War Opinion Poll
June 27, 1950
Journalist John Prindle, left, conducts an on-the-street interview of T.B. Peterman, realtor, about his opinions on the Korean War.
