Name/Title
WWII deathDescription
A. Western Union telegraph notifying Yarling family of John Yarling death. Notified March 29, 1944
B. Letter to Grace Yarling, mother of John, to notify her about his death. Written on April 4, 1944 by Cpl. Joyce Finley located “somewhere in Italy.
C. Reprint of Shelbyville News article regarding death of Robert Yarling, brother of John, January 30, 2002.
D. 10 tokens made of vulcanized fiber, issued during WWII to make change for ration coupons.
E. October 29, 1940, picture of Robert Yarling who was notified that his draft serial number was the first drawn for the selective service lottery in Wash. D.C. This was the 1st peace time draft in US history. This act was in response to rising global tensions. If your number was drawn, you were required to serve for one year. The terms changed when we declared war on Japan December 1941, terms changed and the draftee had to serve for the extent of the war.Subject
WWII death and selective service lotterySubject Person/Organization
John Yarling, Robert YarlingCollection
Trudy SmithCreate Date
March 13, 2026Update Date
March 21, 2026
