Clinton Glidden Comes Home From the Marines for a Visit During World War I

From the October 25, 2017, MidWeek  (DeKalb County, Illinois)  "Looking Back."

1917, 100 Years Ago.

"Clinton Glidden, son of Judge and Mrs. V.A. Glidden came home for a few days' visit with his parents and many friends.  Clint is a member of the marines stationed at Quantico and in order to come home it was necessary that he be transferred to another company.

"The furlough was granted after Judge Glidden had written General Barrett a letter explaining the circumstances.  Clint was asked by his lieutenant if it was worth his while to go home after he traveled for 28 hours and the young man did not hesitate to reply in the affirmative."

Looking At His Last Name, Kind of An Important One in DeKalb.  -Cooter