Post 23 Garretson, South Dakota

Post 23

Garretson, South Dakota

Post 23 Garretson, South Dakota

About This Post

Post Namesake

Henry G. Fix

What Makes this Post Unique
Henry G. Fix Post 23, Garretson SD Established

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HISTORY

1910

Henry G. Fix Post 23, Garretson SD Established

Jul 7, 1919
The first meeting to organize the Post was held July 7, 1919 by A.C. Halls who would be a leader in the Post and Legion activities until his death in 1956. The required fifteen people were present and a charter was requested. On August 2, 1919 the charter for the Garretson American Legion Post arrived and the first officers were elected. Erick Ellefson was the first Commander. Dues were set at $2.00 per year. A..
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