Post 292 Dillsboro, Indiana
Post 292
Dillsboro, Indiana
About This Post
Post Namesake
"Stanley O. Northcutt", son of Nicholas B. and Mary Etta Northcutt, was born in Dry Ridge, Kentucky on October, 21, 1896. He entered the Army on September 6,1918 at Hamilton, Ohio and was assigned to the 32nd Co.,8th Training Battalion, 158th Depot Brigade at Camp Sherman, Ohio. He died of pneumonia on October 7, 1918 at Camp Sherman and is buried in Gardnerville Cemetery at Gardnerville, Kentucky.
"Ervin H. Laaker", son of H. William and Anna May Laaker, was born in Dearborn County, Indiana on December 3, 1892. He entered the Army on June 26, 1918 at Lawrenceburg, Indiana and was assigned to Company G, 335th Infantry of the 84th Division at Camp Sherman, Ohio and embarked for overseas service on September 4, 1918. He died of pneumonia on October 30, 1918 and was buried in the American Cemetery at Ravigny, Meuse, France. Following the end of hostilities he was reburied in Oakdale Cemetery at Dillsboro.
HISTORY
1940
Post History
Sep 30, 1949
The actual preliminary work leading to the formation of a Legion Post in Dillsboro occured early in the year 1920. Prior to the first regular meeting, thirty had signed as members, also the name of the new post had been chosen. The name Northcutt-Laaker was selected in honor of two individuals from this immediate community who failed to return from serving their country. The desire for a home and club became evident during post meetings..
The actual preliminary work leading to the formation of a Legion Post in Dillsboro occured early in the year 1920. Prior to the first regular meeting, thirty had signed as members, also the name of the new post had been chosen. The name Northcutt-Laaker was selected in honor of two individuals from this immediate community who failed to return from serving their country. The desire for a home and club became evident during post meetings..
