Soon after World War 1 localities across the country wished to honor the men and women who had served the Nation from their locality. St. Charles County, Missouri, is one of these counties. This manuscript isn’t limited to just the men who fought overseas, it also includes the women who had participated via Red Cross and the men who had actively served in the various campaigns backing the War here at home.
Edward Mallinckrodt, born on January 21, 1845, in St. Louis, was a prominent chemist and businessman. After studying chemistry in Germany, he co-founded G. Mallinckrodt Company, which grew into a leading manufacturer of medicinal chemicals. Following the deaths of his brothers, he incorporated the business as Mallinckrodt Chemical Works, expanding to include multiple locations. Beyond business, Mallinckrodt was active in education and charitable efforts, including significant contributions to local hospitals and universities. He was married to Jennie Anderson and had a son who succeeded him in the company.