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The huge drop in population did not stop the town from being one of the most patriotic American towns during the World War II era.

Of the town's population of about 400, around 150 men and boys served in the Armed Forces during the war.

About 46 volunteers also served prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

So many citizens of D ’ Lo served in the war that the July 1942 cover of Life magazine featured a picture of two young boys standing in the deserted streets of D ’ Lo with the headline, “ D ’ Lo Men Have Gone Off to War ” with a caption that stated, “ There is a war and a country is in danger.

When that happens the men drop what they are doing and go off from the deep southern hamlet of D ’ Lo, Miss .” The town has since been recognized with a monument located at the town ’ s community center which lists the names of all the D ’ Lo citizens who served during the war.