Dawson County 4-H’er goes down in history sewing war uniforms

Kristen Sindelar
Jul 16, 2025
Jul 16, 2025

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Fifteen-year-old Wesley Thompson is making his own history through 4-H.

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Dawson County 4-H 1.jpg — In 2023, Wesley Thompson challenged himself by sewing a wool Civil War uniform.
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Dawson County 4-H 2.jpg — The World War I uniform that Wesley Thompson sewed in 2024 earned him First Runner-up in the Junior Division and Junior Social Media Award at the National Make It With Wool Contest.
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Dawson County 4-H 3.jpg — Wesley Thompson proudly wears the World War I uniform that he sewed at a children’s museum on Veteran’s Day in 2024.
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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.