World War I soldier "Chester C. Gustofson Orion, Illinois" hand written on the back. No photographer's mark. Photo was purchased in Tennessee.
There is a draft registration for one Chester Carl Gustafson from Henry Co., IL, and this may be the same person as the man in this photo. Notice the difference in spelling of the surname.
Date & Place:
at Henry County in Orion, Illinois USA
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