| Thousands of young men and women answered the call to serve the citizens of this nation. Several "gave it all" and never returned to their families and homes in Jersey County. Over 880 young men joined with "Uncle Abe's" forces to preserve the Union. |
This page is dedicated to those who served our country in it's time of need.
| The "Soldier's Monument" that was erected after the Civil War in honor of those who fought during that terrible conflict. |
| This Soldier's Monument is located on the Courthouse lawn dedicate to the fallen soldiers of World War I, World War II, The Korean and Veitnam Wars. |
World War II hero and
Medal of Honor recipient
T/Sgt Russell Dunham
For his story Click Here
Medal of Honor recipient
T/Sgt Russell Dunham
For his story Click Here
PRESIDENT – PAUL MILLER DON VANAUSDOLL
VICE PRESIDENT – LLOYD MONROE CLARANCE EGELHOFF
SECRETARY – JOE WOOLSEY CLEM SCHLEPER
TREASURER – FRANK YOCUM CALVIN POWELL
HISTORIAN – MADONNA ISRINGHAUSEN C.T. KIBLER
VICE PRESIDENT – LLOYD MONROE CLARANCE EGELHOFF
SECRETARY – JOE WOOLSEY CLEM SCHLEPER
TREASURER – FRANK YOCUM CALVIN POWELL
HISTORIAN – MADONNA ISRINGHAUSEN C.T. KIBLER
| JERSEY COUNTY WAR MEMORIAL DEDICATED NOVEMBER 11, 1973 MEMORIAL COMMISSION |
Jersey County War Memorial Commission
201 W. Pearl Street
Jerseyville, Illinois
August 17, 1992
On. September 27, 1972, the Jersey County War Memorial Commission was formed. The purpose of
this Commission was to erect a fitting Memorial to the Veterans of all Wars who gave their lives in
defense of our country.
On July 28, 1973 the War Memorial Stone was erected and placed in prominence on the lawn of the
Jersey County Courthouse. The Veterans and the community had honored those “who gave their last
full measure.”
Renovations have been made down through the years and now, on the 50th anniversary of the
bombing of “Pearl Harbor” and World War II the War Memorial Commission would like to put the final
touch to the Memorial by adding three fiberglass flag poles directly behind the Memorial and another
circle flower garden to the east of them.
(The enclosed sketch will illustrate the proposed design).
Once again, this Memorial represents the entire community and reflects a caring and grateful spirit on
the part of our citizens. The tradition of patriotism and gratitude has passed from generation to
generation and is reflected so appropriately by the Memorial and “Eternal Flame” honoring our
Veterans at Courthouse Square. It has become a visible reminder of a patriotic people in a country
devoted to “liberty and justice for all.”
Funding to install the proposed “flag poles” will once again come from individual and organizational
contributions. The cost of this project will be $4000.00. Will you please consider making a financial
donation to this project so we can complete our tribute? Please make your check payable to the Jersey
County War Memorial Commission Fund, c/o Jersey County Treasurer’s Office.
We would like to dedicate the new flag poles on Veterans Day, November 11, 1992 and recognize
those who make a contribution.
Sincerely,
Joe Woolsey, Chairman
201 W. Pearl Street
Jerseyville, Illinois
August 17, 1992
On. September 27, 1972, the Jersey County War Memorial Commission was formed. The purpose of
this Commission was to erect a fitting Memorial to the Veterans of all Wars who gave their lives in
defense of our country.
On July 28, 1973 the War Memorial Stone was erected and placed in prominence on the lawn of the
Jersey County Courthouse. The Veterans and the community had honored those “who gave their last
full measure.”
Renovations have been made down through the years and now, on the 50th anniversary of the
bombing of “Pearl Harbor” and World War II the War Memorial Commission would like to put the final
touch to the Memorial by adding three fiberglass flag poles directly behind the Memorial and another
circle flower garden to the east of them.
(The enclosed sketch will illustrate the proposed design).
Once again, this Memorial represents the entire community and reflects a caring and grateful spirit on
the part of our citizens. The tradition of patriotism and gratitude has passed from generation to
generation and is reflected so appropriately by the Memorial and “Eternal Flame” honoring our
Veterans at Courthouse Square. It has become a visible reminder of a patriotic people in a country
devoted to “liberty and justice for all.”
Funding to install the proposed “flag poles” will once again come from individual and organizational
contributions. The cost of this project will be $4000.00. Will you please consider making a financial
donation to this project so we can complete our tribute? Please make your check payable to the Jersey
County War Memorial Commission Fund, c/o Jersey County Treasurer’s Office.
We would like to dedicate the new flag poles on Veterans Day, November 11, 1992 and recognize
those who make a contribution.
Sincerely,
Joe Woolsey, Chairman
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