A Day to Remember in Janesville

For most of us, Memorial Day marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach sand. Memorial Day – originally­ called “Decoration Day” – unofficially began in 1865 as a way to honor fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War. In fact, because of lingering resentment over the war, many Southern states did not observe the holiday until after World War I (they opted for their own Confederate Memorial Day). Memorial Day has since became an occasion to honor fallen soldiers from all wars after WWI. You can find a listing of those from the community who have made the ultimate sacrifice below. Honor them with the traditions of this special holiday:

-Fly the flag at half-staff from dawn until noon, local time.

-Participate in a national “moment of remembrance,” which occurs at 3PM, Washington DC time.

-Place flags on the graves of war dead.

Janesville Area Casualties of War ...
(Please send additions or corrections for the lists below for Janesville to info@americantowns.com)


Vietnam War
Vincent James Agius
Harry Warren Schneider
Ralph Michael Wixson
John Junior Fiedler
Carl Everett Oldfield
Jeffery Evans Mead
Thomas Earl Vail
Robert Allen Mc Cartney
David Peter Hellenbrand
William Joseph Schneider
Thomas Lewis Becker
Timothy Charles Agard
Elwood John Roehl
David Lee Drought
Alvin Leonard Halverson
Michael Wayne Schumacher
John Mcfarland Kessinger
Donald William Downing

Korean War
Strommen Ronald Duane


World War II
Click here for a database of local soldiers killed in World War II