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WILLGING, Edgar H.
Willging, Edgar H. (Dubuque, IA, Oct. 19, 1879---Dubuque, IA, Jan. 16, 1952). Willging served as the Dubuque County attorney from 1917 to 1919. A practicing attorney in Dubuque beginning in 1904, he was prominent in civic and professional groups and served as president of the Dubuque County Bar Association. He was also a member of the board of trustees of ST. MARY'S ORPHAN HOME and a member of the board of MOUNT CALVARY CEMETERY.
Willging was one of the charter members of the Dubuque Boy Scout Council when it was first chartered in January of 1917. In November, 1922, he was one of sixteen individuals awarded a 5-year Veteran badge by the Dubuque Council for his continuous service on the Boy Scout Executive Board since the Council originated.
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1. "16 Scouts Eligible for Veteran Rank," Telegraph Herald, November 7, 1922, p. 2 and Paul Lewis
