This is a transcription of the men and soldiers included in the Book “Vernon County War History”
Where there are photos, I have included them. The page adjacent to the Title Page has the photos of the men who helped to compile this book.
These are alphabetical listings, as recorded in the book, starting at page 47. However, there are pages transcribed of Post Charter Members which are not in alphabetical order so I’d suggest using the search option in your web browser if you have a particular name you are looking for. I’d start with surname, and if no luck, simply try the given name in case the surname in question has been misspelled. And of course, if still no luck, alternate spellings in your searches might be fruitful.
Wm. A. Jacobson, son of Mr. & Mrs. Jacob A. Jacobson was born on Asbury Ridge, town of Viroqua, October 26, 1898, and was killed in action, in the service of his country, October 7, 1918. He received his education in the Seas Branch school and completed the freshman year in Viroqua High School.
On May 2, 1918, he entered into the services of the United States government as a member of Headquarters Co., Third Wis. Inf.m at Camp Douglas, that organization later going to Camp MacArthur, Texas, preparatory to transportation over seas. This organization formed a part of the famous 32nd Division.
He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the citation of which appears on page 20 (not transcribed)
P. 48 – William A. Jacobson Post, no. 138
On November 11, 1919 pursuant to action taken by several Public- spirited citizens of Viroqua, headed by Dr. C. V. Porter, a public meeting was held at the courthouse in the city of Viroqua, to observe the first anniversary of the termination of hostilities in the world war. The war was still very much a reality then. The process of mustering out and returning 2,000,000 men to their homes from the army camps of this country, and bringing back and mustering out 2,000,000 more from overseas, was of such gigantic proportions that up to the time of the holding of this meeting, men were still returning to their homes from military service.
Words can but inadequately describe the spirit which animated and prevailed at this meeting. It was not a spirit which would express itself tumultuously, such as manifests itself when the word was flashed to the world that the Armistice had been signed. It was rather a spirit akin to that which soothes the soul of one who has endured a crushing burden, and then suddenly finds the oppressive clouds of gloom and uncertainty dispelled buy some fortuitous circumstance.
And it was under circumstances such as these that a suggestion that the former service men should form an organization of their own bore fruit. The American Legion was the most prominent of service men’s organizations. A national and state organization had already come into existence. It was therefore decided to organize a local post of the American Legion. A temporary organization was effected, a name decided upon and officers were chosen.
Owing to the regrettable loss of early records, it is impossible to include in this record the names of these men who should properly be designated as Charter Members. Only those whose names appear on the application for charter can be given. They are as follows:
A. Heinz, Hugh Hamilton, Amond O. Tuhus, Olaf Nelson, Sidney Simonson, Paul Moe, Maurice A. Dekerel, J. J. McKenna, M.O. Tuhus, Henry G. Hanson, Douglas Nelson, Floyd Jacobus, Archie L. Nelson, Eddie T. Anderson, Elmer E. Hall
P. 53 – Chaseburg Post No. 202, Chaseburg, Wi
The post was organized January 3, 1920. Application for the charter was signed by the following:
Charter Members:
Sam Johnson, John Brazazowske, Maurice Johnson, Oscar H. Pederson, Wm. H. Remer, J.D. Larson, John G. Grosskopf, Oscar Martine, Edwin Martine, Emile Ihle, J.H. Piepenhagen, Norman P. Larson, Melvin P. Galstad, Geo. Schlict, Neuman Hendrickson
The post was named after our village as follows: Chaseburg Post No. 202
Officers for 1920:
Post Commander – Wm. H. Remer.; Vice Post Commander- J.D.Larson.; Post Adjutant- Sam Johnson.; Post Finance Officer- John Brazazowske.; Post Historian- O.H. Pederson,; Sergeant At Arms- Norman P. Larson.; Chaplain- Maurice Johnson.
During the year there was not very much doing. We put on a few dances. On November 11 we gave a big feed for all members of the post and citizens of this vicinity at the Legion Hall. After the supper we moved down to Grosskopf’s Hall where we had a short program, the main part being a speech by attorney A.H. Schubert of La Crosse. After this, we danced, and from the reports everyone had a good time.
During the year of 1921 there was not much excitement except that we put on a dance where we sold tickets to the dance with a chance to win a Ford. This made us enough so that we were able to purchase our Post Colors and the rifles for the firing squad.
During the year 1922 we gave a few dances. On September 3rd
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P.72 VERNON COUNTY SERVICEMEN
(information given in the following sequence: name of Ex-service man; post office address; army service number; ranking organization; date and place of entry into service; date and place of discharge; term of overseas service if any.)
AARNESS, ARCHIE L. Westby. 3371046 Pvt. 1c, 26th co. 3 Prov Grd. July 18, Viroqua; March 24, 1919, Camp Hancock, Ga.
AARSTAD, ANTON H. 275772 Pvt. Co. H. 127 Inf. September 16, 1917. Westby; February 24, 1919, Camp Grant, Ill.
ABBEY, IVAN D., Viroqua. 2359006. Pvt. 1c. Hq. Co. 128th Inf. May 28,1917, Camp Douglas; May 17, 1919, Camp Grant, Ill.
ABERG, JOHN C., DeSoto; 4721272; Pvt. Co. E 120 Engrs. Dec. 17, 1918, Viroqua; Aug. 31, 1919, Fort Harris, Ind.
ADAMS, GEORGE, Readstown; 2055617; Cpl. Gd. Co. 104 Army Service Co., Sep. 2, 1918, Viroqua; July 1, 1919, Camp Grant, Ill.
ADAMS, LEONARD J., Readstown; 3044086; Pvt. Md. Ft. Terry,N.Y. Sept. 2, 1918, Viroqua; June 17, 1919, Camp Grant, Ill.
ADAMS, ROBERT, L., Viroqua; 3479438; Pvt. Sec. 615 USA Amb. Serv. Aug. 13, 1918, Viroqua; June 17, 1919, Camp Grant, Ill. O.S. Nov. 13, 1918, to June 4, 1919
Adams, William M., Valley, 4303629; Pvt. 1c Med. Det. Aux. Rmt. Oct. 20, 1918, Viroqua; May 13, 1919, Camp Shelby, Miss.
Aikins, John T., Viroqua. Pvt. OTC. Quantico, Va. May 23 1919, Atlanta, Ga.
Alderman, Clyde Westby. 3751846. Pvt. Co. A 318 Inf. July 23, 1918, Viroqua; June 10, 1919, Camp Grant, Ill.; O.S. Sept. 9, 1918 to May 27, 1919.
Alderman, Teddy F., Westby, 3036268; Pvt. 2, Co. CAC, Ft. St. Phillip, La.
Alexander, Charles, L., Viroqua 5277373. Pvt. SATC U. W., Madison, Wis. Oct. 14, 1918, Viroqua; Dec. 12, 1918, Madison.
Allness, Michael, O. Viroqua. Pvt. Unassigned. Nov. 10, 1918, Viroqua; Nov. 12, 1918, Camp Wadsworth, S.C.
Ames, Ammon B., Viroqua. 3479688. Pvt. 3 Ord. Sup. Co. Aug. 13, 1918, Viroqua; April 9, 1919, Sparta.
Amodt, Joseph, C., Viroqua. 3371044. Pvt. Co. B, 25 MG. Bn. July 18, 1918, Viroqua; Feb. 11, 1919, Camp Grant, Ill.
Amundson, Albert, Westby. 3751355. Pvt. Co. E 6 Rpl.Bn. Inf. Repl.& Tng. Co.C., July 23, 1918, Viroqua. Dec. 29, 1918, Camp Grant, Ill.
Amundson, Sigurd, Westby. 3763067. Cpl. Co. 744 MTC
Anderson, Alf, H., Coon Valley. 2307125. Sgt. Co. C 121 MG. Bn.
Anderson, Andrew, Viroqua. 2815563. Pvt. Bury. A 341 F A. April 25, 1918, Viroqua; June 6, 1919, Camp Grant, Ill.
Anderson, Clarence, DeSoto. Cpl. M2C. USN.
Anderson, Eddie, T., Viroqua. 833716. Pvt. 1c. Btry. A, 27 Arty CAC. April 2, 1918, Viroqua; Jan 14, 1919, Camp Grant, Ill.
Anderson, Elmer E., Readstown. 856578. Pvt. 13, Co. Cantonment. Feb.19, 1918, Viroqua; Jan 25, 1919, Camp Grant, Ill.
Anderson, Elvin, O., Viroqua. 5290191. Pvt. SATC Luther College. Oct. 30, 1918, Decorah, Ia.; Dec 19, 1918, Decorah, Ia.
Anderson, Gustav, Westby. 3751848. Pvt. Co. B, 318 Inf., July 23, 1918, Viroqua.; June 10, 1919′ Camp Grant, Ill.
Anderson, Louis, Readstown. 3751849. Pvt. Co. A 318 Inf. July 23, 1918, Viroqua; June 10, 1919, Camp Grant, Ill.
Anderson, Melvin, J., Readstown. 557437. Pvt. 1c Co. F 47 Inf., Feb. 26, 1918, Viroqua; July 15, 1920, Ft. Slocum, N.Y.
Anderson, Orbin B., Viroqua. 2055724. Pvt. 1c Co. M 130 Inf., Sept 18, 1917, Viroqua; May 31, 1919, Camp Grant, Ill.
Anderson, Tilmer, Coon Valley. 571821. Pvt. MG Co. 39 Inf.
Anderson, William, Stoddard. 446832. Wagn MP Co. 228. May 3, 1918, Vernon Co.; Aug 7 1919, Camp Grant, Ill.
Anny, Leo, Genoa. 3546287. Pvt. 17 Co. 5, Tng. Bn. 158 Dep. Brig.
Applebee, Charles W., Genoa. 286186. Pvt. 1c Co. C 121 MG Bn.
Appleman, Roy, Westby. 3751850. Pvt. 16 Co. 161 Dep. Brig. July 23, 1918, Viroqua; Dec. 11, 1918, Camp Grant, Ill.
Anderson, Fred O., 11555. Pvt. 1c 17 Base Hosp., May 26, 1917 Detroit, Mich.; June 24, 1919, Camp Grant, Ill.
Anderson, Gilbert, Pvt. Unassigned. Nov. 10, 1918, Viroqua; Nov. 12, 1918, Camp Wadsworth, S.C.
Armbuster, Paul, Rob, DeSoto. Corp. M2C USN.
Arneson, Rudolph, DeSoto. 3751851. Pvt. Co. D 55 Inf.; July 23, 1918, Viroqua; April 1919, Fort Snelling. Minn.; O.S. Sept. 8, 1918, Jan. 31, 1919.
Arnold, Willard, H., Pvt. Supp. Co. 341 Inf., March 6, 1918, Camp Grant, Ill.
Asp, Adolph, A., Genoa. 2829347. Pvt. 1c Co. H 109 Inf.
Asbjorenson, Hilmer, P., Viroqua. 2279691. Pvt. Co.A 6th Eng.; Oct. 2, 1917, Seattle, Wash.; Sept. 8, 1919, Camp Lewis, Wash.
Asperheim, Selmer M., Soldiers Grove. 2817249. Bglr. Btry B 340 FA.
Aulsebrook, Donald C., 283686. Cpl. Co. D 128 Inf.; May 22, 1917, Camp Douglas; May 19, 1919, Camp Grant.
Axlen, Maurice C., 2829304. Pvt. Co. C 311 Am Tn., May 28, 1918, Viroqua; Aug. 29, 1918, Camp Grant, Ill.
Axlen, Walter J., 2137664. Sgt., Sept. 19, 1917, Minot, No. Dak.; Feb. 3, 1919, Camp Dodge, Ia.
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Bagstad, John A., Westby. 3751852. Private Guard Company 104 ASC., Camp Grant, Ill. , O.S. Sept. 9, 1918; Aug. 2, 1919.
Bagstad, Morris N.
Bakke , Arnold M., Westby. 3763072. Pvt. Tng Co. Sept. 3, 1918, Viroqua; Jan. 15, 1919, Camp Grant, Ill.
Bakken, Alfred, Stoddard. 3751854. Pvt. Co. K 56 Inf. July 23, 1918, Viroqua; July 8, 1919, Camp Grant, Ill.
Bakken, Carl, Westby. 2829231. Pvt. 1c Co. C 311 Am Tn. ; May 27, 1918, Viroqua; Feb. 9, 1919, Camp Grant, Ill.
Bakken, Peter, 161 Dep. Brig. July 23, 1918, Viroqua; July 27, 1918, Camp Grant, Ill.
Bakkestuen, Carl, Westby. 3751856. Pvt. Co. D 343 Inf., July 23, 1918, Viroqua; Feb. 7, 1919, Camp Grant, Ill.
Bakkestuen, Ingman, Westby. 4303630. Pvt. Bkrs & Cks Sch Camp Shelby, Miss., Oct. 20, 1918, Viroqua; Oct. 11, 1919, Camp Dodge, Ia.
Bakkum, Eddie, Westby. 3763073. Pvt. 161 Dep Brig.
Bakkum, Herman A., Westby. 2829238. Pvt. Hq Det AS Corps. May 27, 1918, Viroqua; July 18, 1919, Camp Grant, Ill.
Bakkum, Lena
Ballsrud, Eugene, Westby. 286188. Wagn Co. C 121 MG Bn. April 23, 1917, La Crosse; May 22, 1919, Camp Grant, Ill.
Baley, Leion C.,
Bammart, Frank J., West Prairie. 285006. Pvt 1c MG Co. 28 Inf.
Bangeberg, Roy L., Viroqua. 718394. Pvt. Btry C 2 Tr MTr Bn. Dec. 14, 1917, Jefferson Bks., Mo.; May 7, 1919, Camp Grant, Ill.
Bann, John L., Viroqua. 3456988. Pvt. 52 Photo Sec. AS Garden City, N.Y.
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