During World War II, members of the Gaylordsville community answered their country's call, including Herbert L. Angell, George E. Atkins, Harold C. Collins, Elizabeth Cornwell, Frederick H. Dahl, Thomas J. Dodd, Edward A. Dolan, James R. Dolan, Edward M. Donnelly, Robert H. Dwy, Adolph R. Edeen, Joseph D. Eslinger, John D. Flynn, Henry W.B. Giddings, Henry T. Grisell, Gordon E. Hills, Richard C. Hills, Robert L. Hills, Amos E. Jennings, Robert A. Johnson, Allen R. Parker, Hugh M. Parker, Lawrence G. Parker, Leo J. Rosati, Vincent V. Rosati, Burton L. Strid, Richard F. Thomas, William E. Thomas, Henry G. Townsend, Eugene R. Travis, and Rupert D. Wyble.