Beloit Students at War

An article written by The Round Table listing some of the students who were enrolled at Beloit College the previous year but were now either stationed in various places around the world or awaiting their call for action. 

"List Beloiters Now in Service"

70 Beloiters who were stationed in various locations around the world, or were awaiting to be called up for active duty, who were enrolled at Beloit College the previous year. To read a list of some of these students and where they were stationed, click on the images attached. 

A war auction that Beloit College took place in during the Fall of 1944.

War Auction

Beloit war bond auction that took place at Majestic Theater to earn money towards the war effort. Beloit College purchased $75,000 worth and won a flag for their great contribution. President Tyrnell is in the image accepting the flag at the auction. 

Plaques with every Beloit College student's name who served in World War II.

"For Manhood's Victory"

During and postwar, the entrance leading into the reception room had two plaques with the names of every Beloit College student who was either currently, or had, served in World War II.  

Service men presenting President Tyrnell the US flag. 

College President's Flag

The service men in the 95th College Training Detachment presented acting President of Beloit College President Trynell with the US flag behind the Middle College building. This represented how involved President Trynell was in the war efforts and why he participated in making Beloit College so active in war training. 

An article written by The Round Table describing how War Powerman Chief Paul V. McNutt called upon all colleges to supply young people for the war.

"McNutt Tells Men to Prepare for Service"

War Manpower Chief Paul V. McNutt made an announcement to all colleges that they were responsible for training new technicians that the war heavily relied on while also supplying all able-bodied men for armed duty. He stated that all other men and women should be trained to "carry the ball at home". The war department was heavily involved in college training for future service men in order to have men be taught the skills they saw as necessary for winning the war.