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PUBLIC LIBRARY
Donated By Earl Krueger Post Commander VFW Post 3564
History of Veterans of Foriegn Wars Edward H. Larsen Post No. 802
HAMMOND, INDIANA
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Short Sketches of the V. F. W. National History The Widows and Orphans Home at Eaton Rapids, Michigan Veterans Administration Facility, Hines, Illinois The Two World Wars History of the Buddy Poppy and Many Newspaper and Magazine Clippings
Compiled by John W. Blume Historian 1944
The Charters of Larsen Post and Ladies Auxiliary and Life Sketches of Many of the Members of the Post hammerd Public Library
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PREFACE
The Historian, John W. Blume, was appointed by the Post Commander, Werner P. Meissner, to compile the history of the Edward H. Larsen Post, Veterans Of Foreign Wars, of Hammond, Indiana, for the period of 1943-1944, this being known as volume number 2.
Rex L. Hidy of the Hammond Times is still co-operating with the Edward H. Larsen Post, furnishing the cuts of the Comrades who are serving on foreign soil or hostile waters for this edition at no cost to our organization. The Larsen Post again wishes to express their appreciation to Mr. Hidy and the Times for this fine service.
The members of the Larsen Post and the Ladies Auxiliary have contributed liberally in making this edition what it is.
Our Adjutant General R. B. Handy of National Head Quarters furnished us with the cuts of the National Home of Eaton Rapids, Michigan and also the cut used on the front cover of Foreign Service on the June 1943 issue. The Larsen Post wishes to express their appreciation for this fine service.
Keeler
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For Campaign Service Veterans
R 977.299 B625h V. 2
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a veteran fraternal organization com- posed of campaign service veterans exclu- sively. The V. F. W. is incorporated by Act of Congress.
Public No. 630, 74th Congress, Section 1, Incorporation: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, that * * members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, a national associa- tion of men who as soldiers, sailors and marines have served this Nation in wars, campaigns and expeditions on foreign soil or in hostile waters, and such national association, are here- by created and declared a body corporate, known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
Section 5 of the V. F. W. Congressional
Charter provides: "That no person shall be a member of this Corporation unless he has served honorably as an officer or enlisted man in the Army, Navy or Marine Corps of the United States of America in any foreign war, insurrection, or expedition, which service shall be recognized as campaign medal service and governed by the authorization of the award of a campaign medal badge by the Government of the United States of America.
The V. F. W. National By-Laws (Section 102 - When War Exists), provides that "Whenever the Government of the United States of America recognizes that a state of war exists with any other government or gov- ernments, men in the military and naval serv- ice of the United States shall become eligible to active membership immediately upon ar- rival on hostile soil or in hostile waters."
Aims and Objects of the V. F. W.
THE UNITED
"The objects of this Association are fra- ternal, patriotic, historical and educational; to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy com- rades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead, and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the
government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom; and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies, whomsoever."
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WHY I BELONG TO THE V. F. W.
(Foreign Service, March, 1943)
Because the V.F.W. gives me the chance to help my fellow veterans in distress - and their loved ones. Every Post Service Officer who helps a disabled comrade is doing this work in my behalf.
Because the V.F.W. believes in practical patriotism. Finan- cial aid for the disabled, the widows and orphans - not just sympathy.
Because the V.F.W. believes we can best honor the dead by helping the living. That means security for the disabled before we build monuments to those who no longer need our help.
Because the V.F.W. symbolizes brotherhood in action. Real comradeship with no hint of charity nor self-righteous generosity.
Because the V.F.W. maintains a National Home for the orphans of war veterans in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. My own kids may someday have need for this protection.
Because the V.F.W. gives me the companionship of vet- erans - young and old - who speak my language, No S.A.T.C. heroes, no 30 day soldiers, no yardbirds.
Because the V.F.W. is a fighting champion of the veteran cause. No surrender nor compromise with straddling politicians. For example, the World War Bonus victory.
Because the V.F.W. practices the principles of democracy which it preaches. No cliques, no king makers, no freedom of speech gag rules.
Because the V.F.W. is non-partisan and non-sectarian, in fact as well as in creed. No machine for ambitious politicians; no tolerance with intolerance.
Because the V.F.W. Cross of Malta emblems is an eloquent symbol of patriotic citizenship. It's my war decoration for overseas service.
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Historical Sketch of Veterans of Foreign Wars
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States resulted from the amalgamation of several societies formed immediately fol- lowing the Spanish-American War. In 1899, small groups of veterans, returned from cam- paigning in Cuba and the Philippine Islands, founded local societies upon that spirit of comradeship known only to those who have faced the dangers of war side by side. Similar experiences and common language drew them together.
The American Veterans of Foreign Serv- ice was chartered by the State of Ohio on October 11, 1899. The Colorado Society, Army of the Philippines, was organized in Denver, Colorado, December 12, 1899. About the same time a society also known as the American Veterans of Foreign Service was born in Pennsylvania. These organizations developed, increasing in scope and member- ship until 1913, when at a convention held at Denver, they merged their interests and identities in a national organization known today as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
This new organization immediately took its place among other national societies of vet- erans. At the close of the World War, younger veterans returning from Europe joined by the thousands. The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States immediately became the second largest service men's organization in the country. It has posts in every state in the Union, in the Canal Zone, the Hawaiian Islands, Philippine Islands, Alaska, and else- where. Every member served in the United States Army, Navy or Marine Corps under actual campaign conditions.
The V.F.W. is an organization unique in its eligibility requirements. To join its ranks, a man must be able to produce an honorable discharge from the Army, Navy or Marine Corps, showing "service honest and faithful" in time of war in the theater of operation.
Those venerable men who served in the first Mexican War of 1846, and who survived from that far distant day until a few years ago, are among those whose names have occupied a place of distinction on V.F.W. rosters. Those who campaigned in Cuba with Roosevelt and Schley; in Porto Rico with Miles, and in the Philippine Islands with Dewey and Funston; who captured the walled city of China with Chaffee in suppressing the Boxer Uprising are also eligible to V.F.W. membership. The men who pacified the hostile Moros in later cam- paigns, and those who brought peace and security to those turbulent countries which rim the Caribbean Sea, are also to be found in the ranks of this organization. Today, the veterans of that mighty army that went "Over There" to break the Kaiser's strong- hold upon civilization, compose the great majority of the membership of this unique organization.
In fact, because of the "evergreen" nature of the Gold Chevron Order, there are men within its ranks today whose eligibility was earned as late as 1933 in Nicaragua, in Yangtze campaign service in China, 1926-27 and 1930-32 or in Haiti in 1919-1920.
Why does the V.F. W. limit its membership to those who have served in our country's foreign wars and campaigns? Other organi- zations composed of ex-service men represent but one war or campaign. Being so limited the members pass on, and the organization be- comes but a memory. The Veterans of Foreign Wars, having within its ranks today men who have served their country through more than 40 years of American campaigning, is destined to live as long as it is necessary for our country to defend its rights and maintain its integrity through force of arms. If ever the United States should again participate in war on for- eign soil if and when this nation again becomes embroiled in hostilities on alien shores - the men who bear arms in those hostilities will be eligible for membership in the V.F.W. on the
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same basis as its present membership is eligible. They are men who know what battle means. They are believers in preparedness to the end that the young American manhood of this or future generations shall not be sacrificed need- lessly, should an emergency arise.
HISTORICAL DATA V. F. W.
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Synopsis of Encampment Elections and Commanders In Chief
1. AMERICAN VETERANS OF FOR- EIGN SERVICE, organized as a National Body in Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 23, 1899. Chartered by the State of Ohio October 11, 1899. Elected J. C. Putnam as Com- mander-in-Chief.
2. COLORADO SOCIETY ARMY OF THE PHILIPPINES, organized at Den- ver, Colorado, November, 1899. General Irving Hale, Organizer. Became National Society ARMY OF THE PHILIPPINES on August 13, 1900.
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3. PHILIPPINE WAR VETERANS, organ- ized in Altoona, Pennsylvania, July 7, 1901. H. O. Kelly, Organizer. In July, 1902, reorganized with C. O. Knighton as President.
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4. PHILIPPINE WAR VETERANS, organ- ized at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 13, 1901, G. H. Smith being elected Com- mander. On April 27, 1902, reorganized
as FOREIGN SERVICE VETERANS with Jacques La Belle as Commander. Wil- liam A. Wein, Commander - May 26, 1903.
5. AMERICAN VETERANS OF THE PHILIPPINE AND CHINA WARS, organized at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 24, 1902, by Capt. Robert S. Hans- bury.
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Nos. 3, 4 and 5 above met together Septem- ber 10-12, 1903, at Altoona, Pennsylvania, and formed the AMERICAN VETERANS OF FOREIGN SERVICE. In September, 1905, the original AMERICAN VETERANS OF FOREIGN SERVICE, formed September 23, 1899, and this later one, formed Septem- ber, 1903, united and formed a Society of the same name which in August, 1913, at Denver, united with the ARMY OF THE PHILIP- PINES under the temporary name of ARMY OF THE PHILIPPINES, CUBA AND PORTO RICO, the name being changed dur- ing the year to VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS.
In November, 1913, several Posts in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, refusing to recognize the amalgamation in Denver during Septem- ber preceding, met as AMERICAN VET- ERANS OF FOREIGN SERVICE and elect- ed George F. Lumb as Commander. Other non-affiliated Posts, but which were ready to affiliate, elected Ben Nowell as Commander and he held the Posts in line until amalgama- tion could be effected.
In March, 1914, a few Posts from New Jersey and Pennsylvania met in Philadelphia under the guidance of Capt. Robert G. Wood- side and formed a group called VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS with the specific un- derstanding that they would unite with the amalgamated bodies at the earliest oppor- tunity possible. This was accomplished in September at the Pittsburg Encampment. Capt. Robert G. Woodside was elected Com- mander of this temporary Society.
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CONVENTIONS AND ENCAMPMENTS
American Veterans of Foreign Service
J. C. Putnam, Organizer
1899 James C. Putnam, Commander in Chief elected at Columbus, Ohio, September 23, 1899.
1900 Major Will S. White elected at Colum- bus, Ohio.
1901 Major Will S. White re-elected at Columbus, Ohio.
1902 James Romanis elected at Washington Courthouse, Ohio.
1903 James Romanis re-elected at Cincin- nati, Ohio.
1904 James Romanis re-elected at Cincin- nati, Ohio.
1905 George Metzger elected at Altoona, Pennsylvania.
1906 Charles H. Devereaux elected at Cin- cinnati, Ohio.
1907 David T. Nevin elected at Jamestown Exposition Grounds, Virginia.
1908 J. Alfred Judge elected at Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
1909 J. Alfred Judge re-elected at Pitts- burgh, Pennsylvania.
1910 Robert G. Woodside elected at Jersey City, New Jersey.
1911 Robert G. Woodside re-elected at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1912 Robert G. Woodside re-elected at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
American Veterans of Foreign Service Eastern Branch
Robert S. Hansbury, Organizer
1903 Capt. Robert S. Hansbury re-elected at Altoona, Pennsylvania.
1904 H. O. Kelley elected at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
1905 Amalgamated as above.
The Above Two Organizations Amalgamated September, 1905, at Altoona, Pennsylvania
ARMY OF THE PHILIPPINES
1900 Francis V. Greene elected at Denver, Colorado.
1901 Irving Hale elected at Salt Lake City, Utah.
1902 General Irving Hale re-elected at Council Bluffs, Iowa.
1903 General Charles King elected at St. Paul, Minnesota.
1904 General Wilder S. Metcalf elected at St. Louis, Missouri.
1905 Col. Alfred S. Frost elected at Chicago, Illinois.
1906 General Arthur McArthur elected at Des Moines, Iowa.
1907 Capt. H. A. Crow elected at Kansas City, Missouri.
1908 Major P. J. H. Farrell elected at Gales- burg, Illinois.
1909 Col. Charles L. Jewett elected at Pitts- burgh, Pennsylvania.
1910 A. H. Anderson elected at Chicago, Illinois.
1911 F. Warner Karling elected at Detroit, Michigan.
1912 F. Warner Karling re-elected at Lin- coln, Nebraska.
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The AMERICAN VETERANS OF FOREIGN SERVICE and THE ARMY OF THE PHILIPPINES AMALGAMATED AT DENVER, COLORADO, AUGUST, 1913, forming the VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS as it is today. But, the birth of the Order dates from September 23, 1899, when the first national officers were elected and the eligibility clause was adopted. The original charter was granted October 11, 1899.
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS formed by amalgamation of all of the above Societies.
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Year Commander-in-Chief City Dates
1913 Rice W. Means
Denver
Aug. 18-20
1914 Thomas Crago
Pittsburgh
Sept. 14-17
1915 Gus Hartung
Detroit
Aug. 16-19
1916 Albert Rabing
Chicago
Aug. 14-17
1917
William Ralston
New York
Aug. 27-30
1918
F. Warner Karling
Minneapolis
Aug. 12-15
1919
F. Warner Karling
Providence
Aug. 18-21
1920
Robert G. Woodside
Washington
Sept. 13-18
1921
Robert G. Woodside
Detroit
Sept. 19-24
1922
Tillinghast Huston Gen. Lloyd M. Brett John H. Dunn
Atlantic City
Sept. 7-12
1925
Fred Stover
Tulsa, Okla.
Aug. 30-Sept. 4
1926 Theodore Stitt
Elpaso, Texas Sept. 19-23
1927
Frank T. Strayer
Providence
Sept. 4-9
1928
Eugene P. Carver
Indianapolis
Aug. 26-Sept. 1
1929
Hezekiah N. Duff
St. Paul
Aug. 25-31
1930
Paul C. Wolman
Baltimore
Aug. 31-Sept. 5
1931
Darold D. DeCoe
Kansas City
Aug. 29-Sept. 4
1932
Robert E. Coontz
Sacramento
Aug. 28-Sept. 2
1933
James E. Van Zandt
Milwaukee Aug. 27-Sept. 1
1934
James E. Van Zandt
Louisville
Sept. 30-Oct. 5
1935
James E. Van Zandt
New Orleans
Sept. 14-19
1936
Bernard W. Kearney Scott P. Squyres
Buffalo
Aug. 29-Sept. 3
1938
Eugene I. VanAntwerp Columbus, O.
Aug. 21-26
1939
Otis N. Brown
Boston
Aug. 27-Sept. 1
1940 Joseph C. Menendez
Los Angeles
Aug. 25-30
1941 Max Singer
Philadelphia
Aug. 24-29
1942
Robert T. Merrill
Cincinnati, O. Aug. 30-Sept. 4
1943
Carl Schoeninger,
New York
Sept. 29-31
YESTERDAY AND TODAY
(Foreign Service, March, 1943)
Down through the years since it was founded in 1899, the V.F.W., has won the admiration of the nation as a two-fisted, mili- tant, progressive veteran fraternity devoted chiefly to two principal objectives - the national welfare and the welfare of the vet- eran and his dependents.
As a non-partisan, non-sectarian, war vet- eran association, the V.F.W. has blazed the trail for the enactment of every important piece of legislation adopted by Congress since 1899 for the benefit of those who have ren- dered military service in peacetime or in war.
As an organization strengthened by the ex- perience of more than two score years, the V.F.W. is fully qualified, by heritage and tradition, to help solve the postwar problems of the men in military service in this war. Today the V.F.W. has already launched its fight in Congress for those benefits that will
guarantee security for the nation's disabled veterans of this war - and their dependents - and for every soldier, sailor or marine who returns to civilian life desirous of the oppor- tunity for self-betterment to which every American citizen is entitled. We stand four- square in support of every effort that will give our disabled younger comrades of this war the fair and just treatment they so richly deserve.
Contrary to the opinions of some, it is not too late to study ways and means that will give the able-bodied veterans of this war the assurance of good, steady jobs when they re- turn to civilian life.
Many of the young men who are risking their lives to protect our country today re- member the thousands of veterans of the last war who were forced to sell apples on street corners during the depression. We must never let this happen again in America and that's why the V.F.W. favors post-war planning against the repetition of such evil conditions.
With no deliberate intent to be cynical, countless thousands of veterans can testify to the fickleness of public adultation for the man in uniform when the bugles of war are stilled and danger no longer threatens. We learned from bitter experience that politicians are quick to forget their lavish wartime promises when they sense a switch in public sentiment -- and a new voting trend. Unless we can act vigorously today in support of such post-war planning we are again apt to witness the birth of a new "National Economy League," com- posed of profit hungry citizens who prefer income tax reductions to legislative measures which promise justice for the man who has rendered valiant and honorable service to his home-land in time of war.
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Seattle
Aug. 15-19
1923
Norfolk
Aug. 27-31
1924
Denver
Sept. 13-18
1937
Edward H. Larsen
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Edward H. Larsen was born in Chicago, May 16th, 1899. He attended the All Saints Parochial school in Hammond, Indiana.
EDWARD H. LARSEN
On April 12th, 1917, Edward enlisted in the Coast Guard Artillery Corps. Later he volunteered in the 12th Field Artillery Corps, Battery C, Second Division.
He received his training at Fort Meyer, in Virginia, and he arrived in France in January, 1918. His division immediately went into the front lines and took part in all the major en- gagements.
In the battle of Chateau Thierry, Edward was gassed and due to exposure he became ill and was taken to the field hospital, where he passed away October 16th, 1918. On Novem- ber 11th, 1918, Armistice Day, his family learned of his death through a letter from an army Chaplain who was with him at his death. About eighteen months later, his body was returned to his home for burial. He had a military funeral, and his buddies who served with him in France were selected as pall bearers. He was laid to rest in Mount Olivet Cemetery at 111th and California Ave. in Chicago, Illinois.
History of Larsen Family
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Mr. Peter M. Larsen, a native of Denmark, was born May 18th, 1863. He is still hale and hearty, and enjoying life. His wife, Katherine
MR. AND MRS. PETER LARSEN
Larsen, was a native of Ireland and was born November 2nd, 1864. They were married in Chicago in 1888, and to this union were born six children.
John J., a World War Veteran; Anne L. (deceased 1920) ; Kathryn M., Jane E., Peter D. and Edward H. Larsen for whom this Post was named.
The children were all born in Chicago. The family moved to Hammond in 1906. Mr. Peter M. Larsen, the father, was connected with the Monon railroad in South Hammond for many years. His wife, Mrs. Larsen, passed away March 21st, 1933. She was a charter member of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Ed- ward H. Larsen Post No. 802 and was ac- corded full military honors at the funeral. Kathryn and Jane are also charter members of the Ladies' Auxiliary. The family residence is at the present time at 6136 Garfield Ave., in Hammond, Indiana.
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CHARTER
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA By Authority of the
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
Be It Known, That Comrades
Herman E. Granger
Milton L. Hansen
Charles A. Van Valkenburg
George Koontz
Harry C. Miller
Albert Olander
John L. Guse
Mac M. McClure
Erick Lund
Harold W. Hammond
Frank W. O'Donnell
Edward N. Maginot
Earl R. Snyder
Carl Haehnel
Sherm G. Stoll
Vergil Groat
Arthur G. Rothman
William T. Johnson
Charles J. Niemiec
Frank C. Young
Edward K. Lipinski
H. Glenn Dycus
George F. Lipinski
Glenn C. Carey
Ed Palmateeer
Walter E. Meyn
Leo Charles Arkin
Charles B. McCarthy
Charles B. Buschele
Austin P. Koval
Louis Schrieber
Floyd Conway
Edward E. Howard
Thomas S. Nelson
Earl K. Cone
Edward B. Blair
George M. Van Valkenburg
Joseph L. Hirsch
Charles W. George
Cecil Hartelrode
Emil A. Guse
Orval J. Privo
Thomas P. O'Donnell
E. J. Beckman
Arnold Kunert
Louis B. Barton
Charles G. Kingwill
Arthur Shadley
William Guss
Valentine A. Kohl
having served honorably in the Army, Navy or Marine Corps of the United States of America in Foreign Wars of the United States of America, are hereby authorized to organize and are constituted a Post in the City of Hammond in the State of Indiana, to be known as EDWARD H. LARSEN POST No. 802, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
In witness whereof, we have hereto set our hands and the official seal of the Association this 22nd day of July, 1921.
RENEL W. ELTON, Adjutant General.
ROBERT G. WOODSIDE, Commander-in-Chief.
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CHARTER
LADIES' AUXILIARY
OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Be It Known That
Catherine Larsen
Blanche Jolley
Emma Paul
Ethyl Feibelkorn
Alice Lightcap
Ada Kohl
Tillie Dugan
Beatrice Lightcap
Flora Klaubo
Emma Mickow
Jane Larsen
Anna Mulvey
Kathryn M. Larsen
Clara Jackson
Katie Buettner
Gertrude M. Kohl
Mary F. Lipscomb
Julia Pagett
Gertrude Mickow
Pauline Klamm
Catherine James
Inez Schultz
Emma Martin
Edith Buettner
Lodema Kubiak
Margaret Knapp
Ester Lightcap
Regina Stoll
Mae Lezczynski Louise Mickow
being the mothers, wives, sisters and daughters of the men of the United States Army, Navy or Marine Corps, whose service created eligibles for the VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES, and United States Army Nurses who had overseas service, are hereby authorized to organize and are constituted an auxiliary, to be known as EDWARD H. LARSEN AUXILIARY of Post No. 802, stationed at Hammond, Indiana.
In witness whereof we have hereto set our hands and seals this 19th day of September, 1930.
ADA E. HARRISON,
President.
GRACE H. DAVIS,
Secretary.
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Chronology of Edward H. Larsen Post
Herman E. Granger, First Commander, and Sherm G. Stoll, Second Commander, of Ed- ward H. Larsen Post, No. 802, Hammond, Indiana year 1921.
Temporary officers to hold office until the post was duly instituted.
Commander Herman E. Granger
Sr. Vice Com'r
Arthur G. Rothman
Jr. Vice Com'r G. M. Van Valkenburg
Adjutant Earl K. Kone
Quartermaster Walter E. Meyn
Chaplain Harry C. Miller
Officer of the day David M. Dillon
Bugler Henry Olson
Trustee Charles W. George
Trustee Charles A. Van Valkenburg
Trustee
Glenn E. Carey
Color Bearer Eric Lund
Color Bearer
Harry Beatty
The second meeting of the Post held on July 22nd, it was decided to name the Post the Edward H. Larsen Post, he being the first to lose his life in the World War from Ham- mond, Indiana.
Sherm G. Stoll was the first permanent Com- mander of the Larsen Post.
The following permanent officers were in- stalled on September 20th, 1921.
Commander Sherm G. Stoll
Sr. Vice Com'r Harry C. Miller
Jr. Vice Com'r Floyd Conaway
Quartermaster Walter E. Meyn
Chaplain Earl K. Kone
Officer of the Day George Lipinski
Trustee
O. J. Prevo
Trustee
Earl R. Snyder
Trustee Herman E. Granger
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1922
OFFICERS
Commander Harry C. Miller
Sr. Vice Com'r
Jr. Vice Com'r
Floyd Conaway Edward B. Blair
Chaplain
Earl K. Kone
Quartermaster Isadore Levin
Officer of the Day
Virgil Groat
Trustee
T. P. O'Donnell
1923
OFFICERS
Commander Edward B. Blair
Sr. Vice Com'r
Mac M. McClure
Jr. Vice Com'r Robert W. Elder
Chaplain George L. Koontz
Q. M. and Adjutant
Harry C. Miller
1924
OFFICERS
Commander Mac M. McClure
Sr. Vice Com'r
Robert W. Elder
Jr. Vice Com'r Chester C. Reed
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