This is a picture of Homer McFall in his World War I uniform. McFall hailed from West Des Moines Township in Mahaska County, Iowa. McFall is one of several men who served his country in World War I from Mahaska County, Iowa.
This photograph dates to August 9-18, 1915 and depicts the men from Company H who were known as the Horse Thief Squad. Although the United States did not enter World War I until early 1917, the men in this picture went on to serve in Company H…
Mecca Day was put on by the College of Engineers. The name Mecca derives from the first letters of the names of the engineerng departments: mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, and architectural. Mecca Day events included a parade highlighting…