In compiling the roster of this book, the Civics Club has
included as Brodhead boys, not only those residing within the
city limits, but also all those receiving their mail from
the Brodhead Post Office. The Club has earnestly endeavored to
make no mistake, and would be immeasurably sorry should any name
be omitted that rightfully belongs in the list; but should any
name be listed which possibly could not rightfully be claimed,
it feels that no great harm has been done.
The Club's motive in compiling and issuing this book has
been to gather, in some permanent form, at least a slight record
of the part Brodhead's citizens took in the Great World War;
that not only this generation, but generations yet to come, may
share in the knowledge of their ready response to Our Country's
need and their devotion to Duty, whether at home, detained in
camps in the United States, or sent across the water to participate
in active warfare.
The Civics Club consists of a small band of women, busy women
all, whose work heretofore has lain far afield from
bookmaking; so in this, their maiden effort, they ask indulgence
of the public.
To all those who interest and co-operation have made this
book possible, the Club offers grateful acknowledgment.