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.
Uncas, the young Mohawk warrior from Cooper’s *Last of the Mohicans*, also known by the name Tschoop, is remembered for his valor and eloquence among the once-mighty Mohawk Nation. In 1741, he engaged with Moravian missionary Christian Rauch, ultimately leading to his conversion to Christianity. Uncas spoke candidly about his past and expressed a desire for redemption, turning into a fervent preacher of the Gospel, sharing his message with neighboring tribes, amidst the broader decline of Native cultures in the face of colonial expansion.