It was roughly 75 years ago that five brothers from Bartholomew County decided to leave their homes and families to serve their country in World War II.
While millions died in uniform from 1939 to 1945 in the war, the sons of Fred Ellsworth Zeigler and his wife, Amy Alka Zeigler, were among the fortunate who survived.
Harold, Fred Jr., Willis, Bob and Buck Zeigler all returned to south central Indiana to pick up their lives as civilians.
It was roughly 75 years ago that five brothers from Bartholomew County decided to leave their homes and families to serve their country in World War II.
While millions died in uniform from 1939 to 1945 in the war, the sons of Fred Ellsworth Zeigler and his wife, Amy Alka Zeigler, were among the fortunate who survived.
Harold, Fred Jr., Willis, Bob and Buck Zeigler all returned to south central Indiana to pick up their lives as civilians.
For more on each of their stories, see Friday’s Republic.
