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Category: World War I

Welcoming Home WWI Soldiers, 1919

Welcoming Home WWI Soldiers, 1919

York County’s official welcome home to WWI soldiers was held in Town Park in July, 1919. The event featured a full day of sports and returning soldiers were encouraged to […]
Aurora Band, c. 1915

Aurora Band, c. 1915

This photo of the Aurora Citizen Band was taken in Town Park around 1915.  Band members include: Back Row, Left to Right Harry Gray, Roy De La Haye, Ken […]
Troops at the Armoury, WWI

Troops at the Armoury, WWI

The Armoury was the official gathering place for soldiers before they left for the war. Dr. Robert M. Hillary, a well respected local doctor, was Surgeon Lieutenant-Colonel of the […]