Allamakee County Veterans Museum to host Veterans Day Program November 11 and 14 ...

Wednesday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m., and again Saturday, November 14 at 10 a.m., the Allamakee County Veterans Museum will present a program in recognition of Veterans Day at its museum located at 105 Allamakee Street in Waukon. The public is invited to attend, there is no admission or membership charge, and the facility is handicapped accessible.

Veterans Day was originally known as Armistice Day when it was first celebrated in honor of the end of the First World War November 11, 1918. The last battle in this long conflict was called the Meuse Argonne Offensive from September 26 to November 11, 1918. American, French, British and other allied forces attacked the Hindenburg Line defended by Germany and its allied forces.

Most of Allamakee County’s soldiers killed during that war perished in this massive offensive. The 13 Allamakee County soldiers who were killed in the battle include Arthur Brandt, Myron Brooks, George Glynn, Martin Iverson, Hugh Kidder, Karl Kroeger, Clement McGeough, Lewis Morkin, Harry Sandry, James Slattery, Robert Strong, Jesse Thompson, and John Wines. George Goeke and Glenn Hagen were both taken prisoner and later released.

Their names will be read at the program and some information regarding their sacrifices will be shared. Pictures of all WWI KIAs (Killed In Action) are displayed on the museum’s Honor Wall. The museum’s photo wall continues to grow, as pictured above, and more photos are welcome to be included in the display.

A video program will also be presented during the November 11 and 14 events about the causes of the war, American participation in the conflict, and the war’s effect on soldiers and civilians. Period films will include deployment of American troops to Europe and the battle. Submitted photo.