Illinois Army National Guard World War II Soldiers

Illinois Army National Guard World War II Soldiers take a position inside a bombed out house in an exhibit at the Illinois State Military Museum on Nov. 9, 2019. The exhibits at the Illinois State Military Museum are set up by a dedicated cadre of volunteers. The museum tells the history and proud legacy of the Illinois National Guard. With just two full-time employees, the museum relies on a full cadre of volunteers to operate daily and present more than a dozen events each year to thousands of visitors. (U.S. Army photo by Lt. Col. Brad Leighton, Illinois National Guard Public Affairs.)