Metamora Men in the Military

Fred Herring was the first Metamora boy to die in World War I. The American Legion Post is named in his honor.

Private Alvin Willman writes to his parents from Camp Dodge that the weather moderated at that point Sunday. He adds that enough coal is on hand at the camp to supply Metamora for five years (Jan. 25, 1918 - Herald).

Lyndon Murray was the first Metamora boy to enter service. A parade was given in his honor 'sending him off to war'. The Herald: "Lieut. Newton Is Accross; Letter Received By Mother Wednesday and Another Last Friday; Had Stormy Voyage; Letter Dated on Other Side January 17, Stated that He Had Just Arrived--Feeling Fine and Eating Well". Metamora, Illinois, Friday, March 1, 1918 Has 8 Boys In Service With a record of eight boys in the service of the country, two of whom are officers now at the front in France, the Metamora Christian Union church will dedicate a service flag in honor of the boys who have gone forth, with a special program next Sunday evening. Thereafter when any of the boys enlist or are called into service stars will be added to the flag. The special service of dedication of the church's service flag will be held at 7 o'clock.