- Gundar Dullum, a Duenweg hero, took part in expedition into Mexico in pursuit of the bandit, Pancho Villa under the command of General John J. "Black Jack" Pershing.
- In WW II Private First Class Clarence Lee Evens was killed in action after having destroyed two Japanese machine-gunners nests. For his efforts he was awarded the Navy Cross, a Purple Heart and several campaign ribbons.
- In 1958 the Duenweg Volunteer Fire Department was established. They purchased a 1941 fire truck. At that time the department had eleven volunteers.
- An annexation that went into effect on January 1, 2002 expanded the northern boundary of Duenweg to Newman Road and the southern boundary to 20th street.
History information brought to you by Billie Ingram. To purchase her book, The History of Duenweg, Missouri: Home of the Old Federal Mine by Billie June (Bartley) Ingram, please contact City Hall. |
