This service flag hung in the window of the Mr. and Mrs. Clabe Wilson family home during and after World War II. All five of the Wilson's sons, who each grew up in Dexter, Iowa, served during World War II. The oldest two sons, Delbert and Donald, joined the Navy before the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dale, Daniel and, Claiborne Wilson Jr. each joined the Army Air Corps. Content can be used with the following standards: SS W.H. 9-12.26 Iowans Influence World History in a lesson on Iowans in WWII and their experience/services in the war. The five stars on the service flag each represent one of the Wilson brothers. The two blue stars represent Delbert and Donald, who returned home from the war. The gold stars represent Dale, Daniel, and Claiborne Wilson, who each lost their lives during the war. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.009.022 [Flag, Service]
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