["War Memorial Dedication." Anoka Union 21 Nov. 1958: Print.]
The VFW post procured a 105mm Howitzer for a memorial to war dead. It was presented to the city as a gift from the VFW and Legion Post 102. The traditional Memorial Parade paused for the ceremony at Triangle Park (West Main and Park St.-later moved to Veterans Memorial). The memorial selection of a 105mm Howitzer was made to honor Anoka’s National Guard unit (now the 47th Division Artillery, Hdqtrs. Battery), who had participated in three major conflicts.
Donors are Post 102 and Henry J. Wuest Post 1043 VFW; members unloaded it from a freight train at the Anoka depot. Speaker was retired Army General Fritz Peterson (Charter Member and Commander of Post 102 1929-30); the first flag was raised by Cmdr. Don Erickson, it was presented to him by past VFW Cmdr. Fred Humphrey, who holds the Silver Star. The ceremony ended with a salute by the 12 man Legion Firing Squad and taps by the Post bugler.
