Index for World War I (1914-1918)

When America entered the Great War in April 1917, the men of Arenzville did not hesitate. Farmers and tradesmen, sons and brothers – they left central Illinois for the trenches of France, the training camps of the South, and the seas beyond.

One of them did not come home.

Young soldier in uniform with medal

Joe Peck

Black-and-white portrait of uniformed soldier

William Van Herck

Young soldier in vintage military uniform

Henry Witte

Vintage portrait of soldier in wide-brim hat

James Zillion

Harry Allen

Julius Anderson

Ernest Appel

Ben Arenz

Edw. Arenz