May 2022 Mystery Photo 1 – Photo was taken in the summer of 1945 inside the Tazewell County Courthouse – note the 48-star flag on the wall. The only identified person is in the back row, far right, with George Washington looking over his shoulder – Eldon E Rynerson (1927-2003) of South Pekin. Eldon was just 18 and working at Corn Products Company when he filled out his draft card. By the time he was through basic training the war was over. He spent his Army years stationed in Paris working to rebuild infrastructure. When he returned home, he went to work for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. Can you identify any of the other men?
