1925 William Roland Akers

William Roland Akers resided in Millersburg, IA enlisted in the Army as a Sergeant on June 24, 1861 and left as a Captain August 7, 1864. Following his military career, W.R. was president of the Farmer Canal Company of Cheyenne County; a State Engineer; Secretary, State Board of Irrigation; a member of the State Republican Central Committee; Alliance Land Office Receiver; and associated with the Weltmer Institute Board of Directors.