This is a State of Illinois Service Recognition Certificate that was awarded to my grandfather in 1947 after serving in World War II.
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Julie Cahill Tarr, Accredited Genealogist
Through my Genealogy In Action brand, I provide action-based education to genealogists looking to enhance their research skills. Through my company Brass Oak Genealogy, I provide research consulting, editing, and record retrieval services.
I always wonder what people did with all the old papers like this. What were they thinking when they threw them away?