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Welcome Nov. 11 of this year marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Once called “the war to end all wars” the “Great War” marked a turning point in our country. The generation that fought and lived during this time is often called the Greatest Generation. A lot can be said of that distinction. Not only did millions of soldiers endure difficult battles far away from home, but those at home made great sacrifices to help the war effort. People conserved everything they could and women and young men joined in to work to replace the millions of men who were off at war. Unfortunately, not all of the soldiers who went off to fight came home. Locally,

96 gave their lives in World War I. Although the official anniversary of the end of World War I falls on Veterans Day (renamed from Armistice Day in 1954), that holiday is intended to honor those veterans living, while Memorial Day remembers those who gave their lives. As such, we want to pay tribute to the brave men and women who lost their lives in the Great War, as well as recognize the efforts of those who did what they could to try to help them succeed. None of the local soldiers who served in the Great War are alive today, we wish to honor their dedication, perseverance and sacrifice through this difficult time in our world’s history.

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Local veterans who died in World War I DeKalb County

Harry G. Bohler Jr. Carl D. Bowman Artie B. Caldwell Russell J. Darnell Earl E. Enzor Jasper P. Forsythe Vernon D. Hallett Arthur M. Hanes Charles O. Headley George Knox George W. Krueger Frank H. May Earl M. Mortoff Myron Nodine George E. Palmer Harry E. Rude Charles Sarpa Donald C. Schaab Jr. Edward J. Schneider Aaron D. Scisinger Lewis F. Steward Clark C. Sutherland Eugene Swenteck George W. Tustison George E. Walker

Verde Wareham Walter S. Whitehurst Joseph E. Willey

LaGrange County

John F. Coney Clyde J. Crise Charles W. Ernsberger Scott Fair Lawrence Faust Myrl D. Hoofingarner Harvey W. Lemaster Ray W. Malone Ray A. Stroman John L. Vaughn

Noble County

Roy Henry Biddle Charles E. Bishop Glenwood Brumbaugh Fred Adam Egolf Walter Frank Gabet Tony Lewis Gandy Glyndon C. Haller Ralph D. Harrison Ray Alanson Joslin Raymond E. Miller

Lloyd G. Ostrander Floyd L. Reeves Claude F. Ressler Glen N. Reynolds Charles E. Rice Theodore J. Seidel Clarence S. Sontchi Louis F. Sprandel Aubrey E. Walburn Leslie F. Watts Virgil G. Winebrenner

Steuben County

Henry Dewey Anderson Lee Lowell Bair Edward Beigh Carl A. Bushard Lee Cassell Carl Frederick Clark David O. Cross Lynn Wickwire Elston Ralph Wickwire Elston Scott Fair Gale Friday Carroll Morton Clyde R. George Harry S. Guerney

Franklin Gray Hackett Earl Clifton Hardy Merritt M. Hawkins Lee Hirsch Floyd Keckler George H. King Edward Wilton Legier Charles E. Lyon Frank C. Masten Frank H. May Earl Monroe Mortorff Paul George Neutz George L. D. Parrish Leo Ross Porter Glenn D. Ransom Ernest P. Rex Raymond C. Shipe Walter Homer Teegardin Carl Hiram Throop Clare F. Throop Pyrl Lamont Tiffany Wesley Orrin Wheaton David Alrdrich Wilson Names from “Steuben Co. Men Who Died in WWI and Heroes from Steuben Co.” and local memorials

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We Salute all Who have Served and Sacrificed

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Sacrifices made by those on the homefront in WWI BY MEGAN KNOWLES

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Salute West Noble American Legion Post 243 Commander David Magnus salutes the American flag, as well as flags of each branch of the military, during services commemorating Memorial Day in Kimmell in 2017.

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When the United Stated entered World War I on April 6, 1917, life changed for the more than 4 million soldiers and their families who would participate in the war, and for everyone on the homefront. Soon after war was declared, county and township defense councils were created to pass information from the state and national defense councils to local residents. The councils also were charged with ensuring orders from higher offices carried out locally, according to “History of DeKalb County, Indiana, in the World War.” One of the first orders came in the summer of 1917, when everyone was encouraged to save and be thriftier so goods could be used for the war effort. “The thrift campaign was made universal. It was carried into the schools and into the home. Saving banks were placed in the homes which encouraged small savings which otherwise would have been spent for the movie or ice cream cones,” according to a passage from “History of DeKalb County.” “Not everyone could fight at the front, but everyone could fight against the Prussian by fighting against waste and extravagance at home.” War gardens were encouraged to help keep down the cost of living, with the hope of “making every community and every individual as near self-sustaining as producing his own food could make him,” according to “History of DeKalb County.” Families were encouraged to buy produce grown at homes, and even grocery stores were “requested to give home products preference when purchasing supplies.” Because of the demand for soldiers, men from age 16 to 20 were organized to fill vacancies in industries and on the farms. As such, a Boys Working Reserve was formed by the county defense councils. By mid-July of 1917, women were also being recruited to help the war effort. By September 1917, conserving began to hit homes even more as an appeal came out to reduce sugar consumption. “France must have 100,000 tons within a month. … This could only be obtained by the people reducing home consumption of candy and sugar one-third,” according to “History of DeKalb County.” “This appeal and other like requests to conserve brought America face to face with the awful calamity that was threatening the world.” In August of that year, conserving of gasoline was also demanded by the state council, and local councils were urged to “make the measures to reduce pleasure riding and to save gasoline by eliminating thoughtless and injudicious use of care.” A further appeal to conserve money and

materials came in October 1917. “All undertakings should be tried and justified by the test – ‘Will this help win the war?’ New enterprises that did not so contribute were discouraged,” according to “History of DeKalb County.” By 1918, an “urgent call for a larger production of food” came and local township defense councils canvassed counties looking for “slacker acres” of farmland that weren’t being used. Owners and tenants of such acres were told they had been reported as “slackers,” after which most of them began producing food in the fields, according to “History of DeKalb County.” That summer, a campaign to “Americanize all foreign born population” began with certain books being added to libraries and special schools being held to teach immigrants about American laws and customs. The effort was aimed at making immigrants more educated in these matters so they would be more prepared to enter into the armed forces, according to “History of DeKalb County.” That summer, residents also were urged to collect walnuts, hickory seeds, peach stones and other fruit seeds to be used in “producing carbon anti-gas material in gas masks,” according to “History of DeKalb County.” This drive was so successful nationwide that a great deal of nuts were left over when the Armistice was signed months later. As the year wound on, thrift continued to be encouraged, to the extent that “retailers agreed not to increase their working force — not to increase normal working hours — to use every effort to confine Christmas buying to useful articles,” according to “History of DeKalb County.” Fortunately for them, the signing of the Armistice ended these restrictions before the end of the holiday season. As the end of the war neared, fake reports of peace were being sent, according to “History of DeKalb County.” “When new(s) of an armistice came on Nov. 7, the people of DeKalb County broke loose in wild demonstration,” according to “The History of DeKalb County.” “The next morning the Daily Press announced that the report was a fake. The chairman of the county council asked the people through the press not to believe these reports unless they were verified by the government in Washington. “On the morning of the 11th of November 1918, about 3 a.m., the report came that an armistice had been signed. The people of the county were aroused out of their sleep by the blowing of whistles and the ringing of church bells.” Local county defense councils were asked to host parades and programs that same day. In DeKalb County, a parade took place at 2:30 p.m. that day, with more than 400 vehicles participating in the historic event.

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Bernard Elton “Adrian” Duesler

Was killed in WW2. Post 243 keeps his memory alive.

Alvin Ruff

Served in the U.S. Army during WW2. His family are members of Post 243 and we all thank him for his service.

Arthur Vern Kistler

Served in the U.S. Army in WW2. He was a Postmaster and past member of Post 243.

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Allie Alfrey

U.S. Army WW1. One of the first members of American Legion Post 243.

Archie V. Ball

Served in the U.S. Army from 1948-1968 with tours in Korea and Germany. Died Nov. 2, 2014. Post 243 is proud of his service.

Barbara Erickson

The first woman to receive the Air Force Service Medal. Post 243

Alvadore “Alva” Francis Firestone Was killed in a Glider Accident in North Africa in 1943. Post 243

Armando Chuck Cooley

Served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. His grandchildren are Post 243 members.

Barney Renner

Served in Germany during and after WW2. Post 243

Alva Mynhier

Served in the U.S. Army during WW2. Post 243 is proud of him.

Art Hathaway

Served in WW2. Post 243 keeps his memory alive.

Ben Blackshire

Served in the Navy. He is remembered by Post 243.

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Benny Laza

Cousin of Becky Vsetula. Served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a Ball-Turret Gunner in WW2. Post 243

Bill Flowers

Was in the Army and is missed by his Post 243 friends.

Bob Vance

Was a WW2 Veteran whom Post 243 misses very much.

Betty J. Hewitt

Was a nurse in WW2. Post 243 loves and misses her.

Bill and Dot Foster

Betty Lou Baughman

Was a WAC recruiter in WW2. Post 243 is proud to have known her.

Bob Topham

Bill was a gunners mate on the U.S.S. Hammon from July 1942 ‘til October 1945. Post 243 favorites.

He was a very active Post 243 Member. He served as Commander several times.

Burl Lepird

Carl Franklin Godfrey

Was in the Navy stationed at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. He willed his estate to Post 243, saving us from closure. We are thankful to him every day.

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Betty Shrew

Was a postal worker in the Army in WW2. Post 243

Bob Trowbridge

Was a very active Post 243 Member. We miss him.

Carl S. Wheeler

Served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1909-1912. His son is a member of Post 243.

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Carroll “Peck” Leitch

Was in the 698th Infantry in WW2. He was in Germany and was highly decorated. Post 243 is proud of him.

Carroll Skipper

Served in the U.S. Navy during WW2. His children are Post 243 members.

Charles E. Magers

Charles E. Blackshire

Served in the U.S. Army. Post 243 is keeping his memory alive.

Cletis Warren Moser

Was a co-pilot on B-29’s in the Pacific. He was shot down in 1945 and executed by the Japanese in a Japanese POW Camp. Post 243 has his story.

Was in the Army Air Corps stationed in Alaska from 1942-1945. He is Tommy Magers’ brother, Post 243’s Chaplain.

Clifford J. Snyder

Was killed in the Phillippines in WW2. Post 243

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Charles Leland Caldwell

Charles D. Sellers

PFC. Claude Kennel

Served in WW1. He was one of the original founders of Post 243 in 1919.

Was in the Navy. He is related to Sue Kennard. A very active Post 243 supporter.

Dale Edward Hively

Served in the U.S. Army. Post 243 misses him.

Was killed in WW2. Post 243

Dan Hathaway

Was a Marine who served in Vietnam. He was a Post 243 Trustee for several years.

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Danny A. Weber

(Sp/4), 20-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Elton Weber, was killed in action in Vietnam on Jan. 29, 1968, when he and 3 other soldiers were in a jeep and were hit by a shell. All 4 of the young men lost their lives. Post 243 misses him.

Dick Baker

Served in the Korean War and helped the Honor Guard at Post 243 as long as he could. We miss him.

Donald F. Rasbaugh

Served in the U.S. Navy during WW2. He was able to go on the Honor Flight before his passing. Post 243 misses him.

Dean Holden

Served in the Navy during WW2. He was a past Post Commander of Post 243.

Don Slone

Was a Marine whom Post 243 misses very much.

Ed Creamer

Was a POW in WW2. Post 243 misses him.

Dean Parsons

Served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Post 243 misses him.

Don Underwood

Served in the Army. Post 243 is proud of his service.

Edward F. Keith

Was a great member of Post 243. He was an Army Veteran.

Dennis Graff

Served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1983 retiring with the rank of MSGT. Post 243 keeps his memory alive.

Donald Spangler

Was killed on November 12, 1942 at the Naval Battle for Guadalcanal. He has a ship named after him. Post 243

Edward J. Magers

Served in the Signal Corps in WW1. He is Tommy and Charles Magers’ father. A great Post 243 family.

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Ell Ray Magnus

Edward Vsetula

Uncle of Becky Vsetula. Served in the U.S. Navy during WW2. Post 243 misses him.

Emil Mullins Served in WW2. Post 243 misses him.

Forrest “Doc” Rex

Served in WW1 and was one of the founders of Post 243.

Eldo Renner

Was with the Navy in the Pacific in WW2. Post 243

Ernest L. Vsetula

Was in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He is an Uncle to Becky Vsetula. Post 243.

Forrest Rosenogle

Served in the U.S. Navy. A great veteran of whom Post 243 is proud.

Eldon “Hank” Lippert

Served in the Navy in WW2 on the L.S.T. 668 in the Pacific. Post 243 misses him.

Florence Oldfather

The girl circled was a nurse in WW2. Post 243 wants to honor her here.

Frank Vsetula

An uncle of Becky Vsetula, served in Po Vally, Italy during WW2. Post 243

Was in WW2. He was a glider pilot, paratrooper, and pathfinder during the war. When the war ended, he was assigned to MacArthur’s military government in Tokyo. His son is Post 243’s current Commander.

Floyd Oren Maxon, Jr.

Was in WW2. He was a private whose family members are strong supporters of Post 243.

Fred Ott Was a POW in Germany during WW2. Post 243 misses him.

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The history of Memorial Day METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION Though many people are quick to refer to Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of summer, the day is much more than that. Memorial Day is a day to remember those military members who died in service of the country. The origins of Memorial Day remain a topic of debate. In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, N.Y., as the official birthplace of Memorial Day. However, the roots of Memorial Day likely run much deeper, as researchers at Duke University note that during the Civil War, organized women’s groups in the south had begun to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers. Memorial Day as we know it today can likely be traced to Charleston, S.C., where teachers, missionaries and some members of the press gathered on May 1, 1865, to honor fallen soldiers. During the Civil War, captured Union soldiers were held at the Charleston Race Course and hundreds died during captivity. Upon their deaths, soldiers were buried in unmarked graves. When the Civil War ended, the May Day gathering was organized as a memorial to all the

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men who had died during captivity. The burial ground was landscaped, and those freed as a result of the Civil War played an integral role in the event at the Charleston Race Course. While the event in Charleston might have been the first Memorial Day-type celebration in the southern United States, General John A. Logan is often cited as inspiring similar events in the north. As commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, a veterans’ organization for men who served in the Civil War, General Logan issued a proclamation just five days after the Charleston event that called for Decoration Day to be observed annually across the country. Logan preferred the event not be held on the anniversary of any particular battle, and thus the day was observed for the first time on May 30. Celebrating the day in May also was significant to event organizers because May is a month when flowers are in bloom, making it easier for observers of the holiday to place flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers. In 1868, events were held at more than 180 cemeteries in 27 states, and those figures nearly doubled in 1869.

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By 1890, every northern state officially recognized Decoration Day as a state holiday. But southern states honored their dead on a different day until after World War I, when the holiday was changed to

recognize Americans who died in any war and not just the Civil War. Nearly every state now celebrates Memorial Day, a name for the holiday first used in 1882, on the last Monday in May.

We Salute Our Veterans. Thank you for your courage and sacrifice. Join Us On Saturday, May 26

Honor Guard Gun Salute begins Downtown 10 AM

We will then visit each cemetery before completing our ceremony at the Legion.

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Fred Vsetula

U.S. Army, uncle of Becky Vsetula, Post 243. Served in the European Theater during WW2.

Glade Rupert

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George Alex Baker

Served in the U.S. Army. He is Becky Vsetula’s uncle.

Glen Waller

Grover Duncan Webb

Served in the U.S. Army as a dentist in WW1. He was in four major battles. He was the first commander of Post 243. He started Post 243 and he sadly passed away at age 50.

Was commissioned in the Army Air Corps after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Post 243

Harry Yates

Henry “Edwin” White

Was in the WW2 Navy. His son is an active supporter of Post 243.

George V. Vsetula

Was shot in the leg and received his Purple Heart. George is the father of Greg Baker, West Noble High School’s Principal. Post 243

Served on a ship in WW2. Post 243

Served in WW1. He died from mustard gas poisoning. Post 243 honors his sacrifice.

Henry Vsetula

Served in Japan and Korea with 8th Tank during the Korean Conflict. His daughter is Post 243’s auxiliary historian.

Gertrude Dawson

Escaped from the Nazis after she survived a plane crash. Post 243 is proud of her bravery.

Grover Patrick

Served in the U.S. Navy during WW2. He was the mayor of Ligonier and Post 243 is very proud of him.

Henry Wentzel

Was killed in action while on a special mission in Burma on Feb. 2, 1945. Post 243 reminds you that freedom comes at a great cost.

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Herb LeCount

Served in the U.S. Navy. This picture was taken in 1927 or 1928. A Post 243 favorite.

Irvin Jacobs

Was in the U.S. Army in Germany in the 60’s. He was Post 243 Commander 7 times. We miss him.

Jack L. Lord

Medic, 95th Division, 378th Infantry Regiment, 320th Medical Detachment. Combat Medic Badge, Purple Heart, Good Conduct. Post 243

Jack W. Gaerte

Was in the infantry in the Pacific during WW2. He received two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. Post 243 is very proud to have known Jack.

James V. Anderson PFC WW2

American Legion Post 243 misses him.

Irving “Pete” Green

Served in WW1. He was Post 243’s first finance officer. He ran a large real estate business until his death.

T/Sgt. James W. Franklin

Served in the Army and we miss him at Post 243.

James Vsetula

Served for 18 months on the front lines in Korea before he was wounded in action. Post 243

James M. Wyatt

Died of cancer at the age of 44. His family are great supporters of Post 243.

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Jack Lepird

Was killed in WW2. Post 243

James L. Coy

Served in the U.S. Army. Post 243 misses him.

Jeffery Wharton

Served in the Vietnam War. His daughter is a great supporter of Post 243.

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Jesse Sellers

Was in the Army and is related to Sue Kennard, a very active Post 243 supporter.

Joseph Oberlin

Was killed in a plane crash in Saipan in WW2. Post 243

Kenny Green

Served in the Navy during WW2. Post 243 is proud of Kenny.

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Jim Wallace

Served in the U.S. Navy. Post 243 has some great memories of Jim.

Joseph Edward Scott

Was in the trenches of France in WW1. He is a cousin of Mary Gaerte, a Post 243 supporter.

Larry Flowers

Served in the U.S. Army. Post 243 misses him.

John Kurtz

Was killed in a plane crash in England in 1944. Post 243

Joseph Stump

Served in the Army during WW2. Post 243 thanks him for his sacrifice.

Larry “Red Eye” Reed

Was a Marine who is missed by all his veteran friends at Post 243.

John Goffery

Was killed in Vietnam in 1966. Post 243 is keeping his memory alive.

Kenneth N. Franks

Served in the Army during WW2. He was Scoutmaster for many years. Kenny and his father, Karl, were very active members of Post 243.

Lee Baker

Was killed in France and is buried in Lorraine France American Cemetery. Post 243

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at 11 a.m. at Eel River Cemetery in Churubusco, hosted by the VFW Post 3846 and American Legion Post 157.

Angola The Angola American Legion Post 31 will host a program at 9 a.m. on Memorial Day on the Mound in Angola. They will close off the circle for part of the program.

Auburn Auburn’s Memorial Day service will take place Monday, May 28, at 11 a.m. on the southwest corner of the courthouse square, at Main and 9th streets. American Legion Post 97 of Auburn will lead the service, with participation by the Auburn Elks Lodge.

Churubusco There will be a Memorial Day service

Fremont Fremont will host its annual Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 28. Lineup for those walking in the parade begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Fremont Post Office. A short program will immediately follow the parade at the Fremont American Legion, 301 S. Wayne St.

Garrett American Legion Post 178 of Garrett is sponsoring a Memorial Day service at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 28, to honor all veterans. The public is invited to attend. A beef-and-noodle dinner will follow, with donations welcome. The Legion post

is at 515 W. Fifth Ave. The American Legion color guard will meet for breakfast Monday, May 28, at 6 a.m. at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1892 in Garrett. The unit then will offer memorial ceremonies at seven local cemeteries, beginning at 7 a.m. with Christian Union Cemetery on C.R. 7 north of S.R. 8. The color guard also will conduct a brief service at 10 a.m. in the park next to City Hall in downtown Garrett and at Altona Town Hall at 10:30 a.m. The public is welcome to attend. Hamilton The American Legion Post 467 in Hamilton will host a Memorial Day parade Monday, May 28.

Howe There will be a Memorial Day service at Riverside Cemetery in Howe at 9 a.m.

LaGrange There will also be a Memorial Day service at Greenwood Cemetery in LaGrange at 11 a.m.

Pleasant Lake Pleasant Lake’s Memorial Day ceremony will be Monday, May 28, at 10 a.m. in front of Pleasant Lake Elementary School. If it rains, the event will be in the school gym. Guest speaker will be Tom Frederick, fourth district commander for the Indiana American Legion. The Rev. George Foulk will preside over the ceremony.

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Leone Green

Was in Vietnam and a Post 243 Trustee for a very long time.

(Kenny’s wife) Served with the WACs in WW2. Post 243 is proud of Leone and her husband Kenny.

Louis Dale Barnhart

Lyle C. Ott

Served in the U.S. Army in WW1. He was very active at Post 243 until his death in a plane crash in 1930.

Marvin Sellers

Was in the Army and is related to our very active Post 243 member, Susan Kennard.

Was killed in WW2. Post 243

Maurice LeCount

Served in the U.S. Navy. His children are members of Post 243.

Lester Robinson

Was Honor Guard at Post 243 for many years. We miss him.

Martin Anderson

Was a mule skinner in Burma in 1942, hauling supplies over the Himalayan Mountains until they started using airplanes. Post 243

Max Elijah

He was a strong supporter of Post 243 and we miss him.

Lewis F. Henry Was killed in WW2. Post 243

Martin Gray

Served in the U.S. Army. His daughter is a great Post 243 supporter.

Max Neuhouser

Served with the Army in Korea. He was a very active member of Post 243 and we miss him very much.

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SSgt. Melvin Cory WW2 Army Air Corp. Post 243 misses Mel.

Norm Biddle

Was in the U.S. Army during WW2. He was a past Post 243 Commander and one of the most active members of the post.

Paul Leon Vaughn

Was killed March 3, 1945 on Iwo Jima. Post 243

Michael K. Hooley

Served in the U.S. Navy. Post 243 and his family miss him.

Omar Blackshire

A Navy veteran of whom Post 243 is proud.

Paul Gerke

A P.O.W. in Korea. He was one of Post 243’s most popular members.

Morris Garber

Morris Garber and son. Morris served in the Army and Post 243 misses him.

Owen Snyder

An Army veteran who was a Post 243 member for many years.

Paul H. Steinbarger

Was killed in action in Africa on April 25, 1943. Post 243 keeps him in our memory.

Memorial Day

Nina Van Aman

Served with 304th General Hospital in the Pacific during WW2. Post 243

Pvt. Eugene Wheeler

Served as a B-17 Crew Chief during WW2. Post 243 misses him.

Paul A. Lusenhop

Served in the South Pacific during WW2. This is a 1955 photo. His son, Alan, is a strong supporter of Post 243.

Memorial Day

Pete Martinez

May 27, 2018

Phillip S. Snyder

Was killed in action in Vietnam July 21, 1966. His sister is a Post 243 member. Pete gave all when he was 20 years old.

Clifford’s brother, was killed in France during WW2. Post 243

Ralph E. Conner

Ray Swank

Was killed in WW2. Post 243

Richard L. Smith

Is a military veteran who is missed by everyone at Post 243.

Served with the U.S.A.F. during Vietnam. Post 243 misses him.

Richard Matthew

(left) Served in WW2 and was stationed in England. Post 243 misses him.

Phillip Patrick

Vietnam veteran and the most decorated soldier from Noble County. Post 243 is proud to have known him. Rest in peace Phil.

Raymond Ray Ostrander

Phyllis DeLong U.S. Army

She served 14 years in the U.S. Army. She was Post 243’s Adjutant for many years.

Richard Wayne Becker, Jr.

Was killed in action on March 16, 1945 in the Philippines. His body was returned in 1947. Post 243 honors his sacrifice.

Served in the U.S. Army and died too young. His family are great Post 243 supporters.

Richard Wayne Wallace

Robert Schermerhorn

Is an Army Veteran whom Post 243 misses.

Was killed in WW2. Post 381 in Rome City carries his name. Post 243

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Memorial Day

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Memorial Day service

Tom Emerick, past commander of American Legion Post 97 in Auburn, opens the Memorial Day service in 2017 at the DeKalb County Courthouse.

Thank You for Your Service & Sacrifice 200 W. Toledo St. Fremont, IN

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Jon R. Thornton Director

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Field of Honor Flags flutter in the second annual Field of Honor display on the grounds of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Auburn in 2017. The Auburn Elks Lodge 1978 sponsored the display. Each flag honored a loved one or a friend, living or deceased.

Memorial Day

Robert Schermerhorn

He was killed Aug. 30, 1944 in Brest France, (Age 24). Son of John & Edna Schermerhorn, Wawaka. Rome City American Legion named in his memory. Love, your nieces and nephews, Roger, Judy, David, Larry & Mary Jean

Robert Dodge Served in the U.S. Army in WW2. He was a great supporter of the American Legion and Post 243.

Robert Wooten

Served in the Army. Post 243 misses him.

May 27, 2018

Robert Wayne Campbell Post 243

Robert Kreager

Was a decorated WW2 Vet who landed on Utah Beach on D-Day as a heavy equipment operator with the 238th Combat Engineer Battalion. He was highly decorated for his actions. Post 243 is proud of him and misses him.

Roger W. Lawson

Was killed in South Vietnam on Nov. 21, 1966. He was a Platoon Sgt. Post 243 mourns his death.

Robert B. Crawford

Was with the 27th Armor in Normandy. Post 243 is proud of him.

Robert Matthew

Served in the Philippines during WW2. He was Post 243’s Service Officer for many years.

Roy E. Godfrey

He was KIA WW2 Post 243.

Robert Dennis Burke

Killed on Guadalcanal on October 14, 1942. Post 243 holds on to his memory.

Robert Replogle

Served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as an X-Ray tech from 1942 ‘til 1945. Post 243

Roy Rex

Served in WW1 and was one of the founders of Post 243.

May 27, 2018

Roy Sellers

Is a WW1 Vet related to Sue Kennard. A very active Post 243 supporter.

Terry Lee Weber

Sanger Reed

Spent WW2 in a Japanese POW camp Post 243

Theodore Mowat

20, (b. 7-15-1946) was killed in action in Vietnam on Nov. 13, 1966 as the result of metal fragment wounds received when he was hit by fragments from a hostile grenade while on a combat operation. Post 243 misses him.

Served in the U.S. Navy and Post 243 misses him.

Virgil Winebrenner

Virginia Oldfather

Was a Blacksmith in WW1. He was killed in action and Ligonier had a VFW Post named after him. Post 243 thanks him for his sacrifice.

Was a WAVE in WW2. Post 243 wants to honor her for her sacrifice.

Dutch, Lewis, Glennie, Junior and Adrian Sprague Were all in the service at the same time. Junior was Post Commander of Post 243 many times. This was a very popular and friendly family.

Tom Johnson Served in the Army and is a war veteran whom Post 243 misses.

Walter Kiston

Was Ligonier’s first war casualty. He was killed in a plane crash on September 28, 1942. Post 243

Memorial Day

Steve Brown

He was a loyal Post 243 member.

Vern Duesler

Served in WWI. He was on of the first members of Post 243.

Wayne Ott

Served in the Vietnam Era. Post 243 misses him.

Memorial Day

Wilber J. Dukes

Was killed on March 9, 1945, on Luzon Island, Philippines.

May 27, 2018

William “Billy” Wolf

Is greatly missed by Post 243, but Helen misses him so much more.

William Hobart Duesler

Served in WWI. He was one of the first members of Post 243.

William Lee Lang, Jr. Served in the Army from 1957 to 1960. Post 243 misses him.

WE PROUDLY SALUTE OUR VETERANS!

ANGOLA AMERICAN LEGION FOR GOD AND COUNTRY WE ASSOCIATE TOGETHER FOR COMMUNITY, STATE AND NATION. WE ARE VETERANS STILL SERVING AMERICA.

“American Legion wants you.”

We cordially invite you to stop by the Angola American Legion today and discover all of the benefits of becoming a member! We are always seeking new members to promote community involvement and participation!

“Proud To Serve Those Who Served”

LEGION POST PROGRAMS: • Americanism & Government • American Legion Baseball • Boys State/Boys Nation • Girls State/Girls Nation • High School Oratorical • Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts • Flag Education • Junior Shooting Sports

BINGO AND FISH FRYS

• Junior Law Cadet Program • Law Enforcement Officer of the Year • School Teacher of the Year • Fire Fighter / EMS of the Year • Eagle Scout of the Year • Girl Scout of the Year • Scholarships Programs Are Open To ALL School Children

PROGRAMS, EVENTS, BINGO AND FISH FRYS ALL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Sunday - 5 PM Monday & Thursday 6 PM

Fish Fry Friday 11 AM - 8 PM

1760 W. MAUMEE ST., ANGOLA • 665-3363

May 27, 2018

William R. Laza

Served in both WW1 and WW2. He is an uncle of Becky Vsetula. Post 243

Willie Slabaugh

Was one of the Army’s first Green Berets. He held many offices at Post 243. He was a teacher at West Noble High School. We miss you, Willie.

Willis M. Thomas

Was killed in the submarine USS Pompano on October 15, 1943, near Midway. Post 243

Memorial Day

Yehuda Jacob Barch

Served in the U.S. Army in Okinawa in 1953. His flag is on display at Post 243.

Thank you Aaron Kaufman and All our Veterans for your service.

Thank You to Our Veterans!

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Memorial Day

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FREMONT AMERICAN LEGION POST 257

Thank you to all our military men and women who have freely served our great Nation to give us the gift of FREEDOM!

"In Memory of those we've lost" Veterans still serving our city, state and nation

VETERAN? OR RELATIVE OF A VETERAN? PLEASE COME & ENJOY OUR LEGION AND INQUIRE ABOUT A MEMBERSHIP. WE’D LOVE TO HAVE YOU!

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13

Wednesday Nights – Treasure Hunt Drawing Friday Nights – Fish Fry (Fish, Shrimp) (Frog Legs 2nd Friday each month) Watch for our Legion Rider’s Ribeye Steak Dinner Cookouts includes salad, potato, dessert - $14

301 S. Wayne St., Fremont, IN (260) 495-9329

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Thank you to all of our veterans and troops for the sacrifices you have made for our freedom.

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