Arthur D. Wilson

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Dublin Core

Title

Arthur D. Wilson

Subject

Biography
Arthur D. Wilson
Photo File: Biography
Illinois Central Railroad
Illinois National Guard
U. S. Army
Fifth Regiment
Spanish American War
Tenth Regiment
Decatur, IL.

Description

Photograph of Arthur D. Wilson; (died 4/11/1931). Special officer for the Illinois Central Railroad. He was best known for his connection with the Illinois National Guard. He joined the old Fifth Regiment in 1897. This company became a federalized unit of the U. S. Army and served in the Spanish-American War. Later he helped organize the Tenth Regiment. He became a first lieutenant and later captain of that unit. Photo by Wasson, ran in the Decatur Review, 1/2/1921.

Creator

Wasson Studio of Decatur

Source

Photo File: Biography - Wilson, Arthur D.

Publisher

Herald and Review, Decatur, IL.
Decatur Public Library, Decatur, IL.

Date

1920

Contributor

Arthur D. Wilson

Rights

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Relation

none

Format

.jpg

Language

English

Type

photograph

Identifier

BIO470

Coverage

Biography, Arthur D. Wilson, Photo File: Biography, Illinois National Guard, U. S. Army, Spanish American War, Illinois Central Railroad, Decatur, IL.

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

photograph

Physical Dimensions

4 x 5"

Citation

Wasson Studio of Decatur, “Arthur D. Wilson,” Decatur Public Library Local History Photo Collection, accessed April 26, 2024, http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/items/show/2424.