Post 12 Yankton, South Dakota
Post 12
Yankton, South Dakota
About This Post
Post Namesake
Roy Anderson Sept.21st,1896- Aug.2nd,1917
Roy Anderson was a member of Co. M 4th South Dakota Infantry.He was killed in a accident between Yankton and the James river, while Company M was guarding the bridges during the First World War. His name honors this Post.
Notable Members
The following are the Temporary Charter Members 7 July 1919
A.W. Donaldson, Leo J. Coacher, Ray Rosman,Wm O. Cook, E.D. Anderson, P.E. Brennan, W.L. Donaldson, Carl Anderson, Alfred Ladner, William Rittal, Ray Resler, Ray Ford, Christian Rittal, J.C. Anderson, Orion L. James, Howard H. Warren.
John Chandler (Chan) Gurney/South Dakota State Sen 1939-1951 & First Dist Commander. Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (Yankton)is also named after him.
Carl I. Youngworth/SD Sports Hall of Fame Inductee, started coaching career in Winner SD in 1921 where he coached Notre Dame Coaching Legend Frank Leahy, Athletic Dir./Track Coach Yankton College. Retired Lt.Colonel USAF. Crane-Youngworth football field is partially named after him.
Matt Michels a PUFL was elected as Lt. Governor on Nov 2nd, 2010 and is yet still serving the citizens of South Dakota as of Feb 15th, 2015.
Photos
Roy Anderson Killed Today Obituary Aug2nd, 1917
Roy Anderson Buried Today Aug 3rd, 1917
Fred B. Ray Second and Third Dept Cmdr 1921-1922 and First Post 12 Commander 1919
Mass Installation
Post 12 through the years
HISTORY
1910
Post #12 recieves Temporary Charter
Jul 6, 1919
Post #12 received its temporary Charter on July 7th, 1919 with Fred B. Ray as the first Commander and Arnold Fox the first Adjutant.
Post #12 received its temporary Charter on July 7th, 1919 with Fred B. Ray as the first Commander and Arnold Fox the first Adjutant.
1920
First woman joins Post #12
Jun 1, 1921
Miss Madelin J. Box was the first woman to join Post #12 she was a member in 1921-1922
Miss Madelin J. Box was the first woman to join Post #12 she was a member in 1921-1922
Yankton hosts 9th Annual Convention
Jul 25, 1927
Post #12 held the 9th annual Convention on July 25-27 1927 Dept. Commander was Leroy W. Barnes from White Lake.
Post #12 held the 9th annual Convention on July 25-27 1927 Dept. Commander was Leroy W. Barnes from White Lake.
1930
Post #12 recieves permanent Charter
May 6, 1931
Post #12 received its permanent Charter on March 6th 1931 with Harold W. Levinger as Commander and Basil De Shazo as Adjutant.
Post #12 received its permanent Charter on March 6th 1931 with Harold W. Levinger as Commander and Basil De Shazo as Adjutant.
Patrick Haley Elected Distric 7 Commander
Aug 14, 1933
Patrick Haley from Post #12 was elected as the District 7 Commander at the 15th Annual Convention in Huron, Sd. It should also be noted that he held this office from 1933-1937
Patrick Haley from Post #12 was elected as the District 7 Commander at the 15th Annual Convention in Huron, Sd. It should also be noted that he held this office from 1933-1937
Yankton hosts 18th Annual convention
Aug 3, 1936
Post #12 hosted the 18th annual convention on August 3-5 1936. Dr. I.I. Schmidt of Faulkton was the Dept. Commander
Post #12 hosted the 18th annual convention on August 3-5 1936. Dr. I.I. Schmidt of Faulkton was the Dept. Commander
John Chandler (Chan) Gurney Elected U.S. Senate
Jan 3, 1939
John Gurney was elected to the U.S. house of Representatives and served from Jan 3rd 1939- Jan 3rd 1951. John was also a First District Commander and a long time member of Post #12.
John Gurney was elected to the U.S. house of Representatives and served from Jan 3rd 1939- Jan 3rd 1951. John was also a First District Commander and a long time member of Post #12.
1940
Post 12 opposes European War.
May 7, 1940
John P. DePagter Adjutant sends the following letter to Congressman Francis Case. Dear Congressman Case: The Roy Anderson Post of the American Legion of Yankton, South Dakota has asked that I send the following resolution to you as an expression of the sentiments of the individual membership of this Post. "Whereas it is evident that there is a World War in the making and half of the world already engaged, and whereas it is also..
John P. DePagter Adjutant sends the following letter to Congressman Francis Case. Dear Congressman Case: The Roy Anderson Post of the American Legion of Yankton, South Dakota has asked that I send the following resolution to you as an expression of the sentiments of the individual membership of this Post. "Whereas it is evident that there is a World War in the making and half of the world already engaged, and whereas it is also..
Wm J. Flamming Elected as District 7 Commander
Aug 16, 1946
William Flamming Of Post #12 was elected as Dist. 7 Commander at the 28th Annual Convention
William Flamming Of Post #12 was elected as Dist. 7 Commander at the 28th Annual Convention
Yankton holds convention
Jun 12, 1949
Yankton held the 31st Annual Department Convention From June 12 - June 14
Yankton held the 31st Annual Department Convention From June 12 - June 14
1950
Yankton holds Annual Department Convention
Jun 18, 1956
Yankton hosted the 38th Annual Convention on June 18-20
Yankton hosted the 38th Annual Convention on June 18-20
1990
Post #12 Hosts 76th AnnualConvention
Jun 9, 1996
Yankton Post #12 hosted the 76th Annual Convention at the Yankton Inn and Convention Center on June 9th - June 11th, 1996. Dept.Commander James T. Anderson Adjutant A.W. Anderson
Yankton Post #12 hosted the 76th Annual Convention at the Yankton Inn and Convention Center on June 9th - June 11th, 1996. Dept.Commander James T. Anderson Adjutant A.W. Anderson
2010
PUFL Post #12 member Matt Michels elected Lt. Governor
Nov 2, 2010
Matt Michels was elected Lt. Governor with Dennis Daugaard as Governor on this date. Matt is the 38th Lt. Governor for South Dakota elected to this office.
Matt Michels was elected Lt. Governor with Dennis Daugaard as Governor on this date. Matt is the 38th Lt. Governor for South Dakota elected to this office.
