(618) 939-6232
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Monroe County, Illinois Veterans Book,
Orders are now being taken for the Monroe County, Illinois Veterans Book, Volume II by filling out the form below. This collection of over 1250 biographies will make a wonderful addition to anyone’s home library, here are just a few of the amazing stories. A local priest from Monroe County served in the Civil War. One World War I soldier woke up in the morgue as medics thought he was deceased; he lived to return to Waterloo and have children, including twins. A World War I Navy soldier had his aircraft carrier sunk and had only one raft which was not big enough to hold the survivors in the water, so they took turns clinging to the side of the raft for 2 days in shark infested waters. Not all survived, but one local soldier did. Another soldier from Waterloo was in charge of all secret communications on D-Day! Yet more recently, another story in the book is of a soldier responsible for transportation of all nuclear weapons for the Department of Defense: Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. Some families had multiple members serving, such as one Columbia family, the Wilds, who had five brothers in World War I. Another family, the Vogt’s, had five brothers serve in the military. And recently, Eileen Curran turned in stories of the six Curran brothers, all who served. Also, four Woodcock brothers served as well as six Eskers, five Mays, four Goesslings and three Hurseys. EVERY soldier is important. All went into service with the realization that they may be giving
their life to protect us, and too many did pay the ultimate price. A large number of the veterans we spoke to were humble about their service. By publishing this book, we hope to ensure our military veteran histories are not lost or forgotten.
We need your help making this publication a success so present and future generations are educated about our local veterans. We strive to preserve their memories. Please consider purchasing the Monroe County, Illinois Veterans Book, Volume I. Books should be ready by, or before, Christmas 2025.
Veteran’s Book Volume 2
Price: $65.00 per book
Tax: $4.06 per book
Shipping (if mailed): $7.00 per book
Order form: MCGS FORM
Send Order and Checks to:
Monroe County Illinois Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 391
Waterloo, IL 62298
or drop off at:
Morrison-Talbott Library
Attn: Genealogy Dept.
215 Park Street
Waterloo, IL 62298
Contacts: Tom Smith 618-939-8342, Mary Huetsch 618-939-6125, Sue Watters 618-939-5545, Brenda Lanman 618-660-6087, Carol Sondag 618-939-8961, Sherri Tjemmes (at Morrison-Talbott Library) 618-939-6232