Post 110 Lake City, Minnesota
Post 110
Lake City, Minnesota
Photos
Lake City Louis McCahill Post #110 Photos
Henry Breuer, Post Commander 1919, 1920, & 1923
Ralph "Zump" Adolph, Post Commander 1941, Charter Member
Adjutant Peters testifying to MN Senate on Sen Nelson's SF 419 bill
Current & Past Post #110 Commanders
Milton Boock was Department Commander in 1952
Corporal Louis McCahill, US Army 1918
Lake City Post #110, 224 So Washington Street
Passing of the Commanders Gavel - 2017
Andru Peters, Adjutant, Post #110 Testifying on HF 555
American Legion Louis McCahill Post #110 Baseball Team 2017
Past National Commander Dan Ludwig administers the oath of office to the 2017-2018 Board
HISTORY
1910
Post #110
Nov 5, 1918
Louis McCahill, son of James McCahill, borne in 1896 in Duluth, MN, and then lived in Lake City when he enlisted into the US Army, World War 1. He attained the rank of Corporal and was assigned to the 426th Motor Transport Corp, the 412th Motor truck Company. His date of death was November 5, 1918 and he is interned at the Suresnes American Cemetery, Suresnes, France, Plot A, Row 4, Grave 5. The Lake..
Louis McCahill, son of James McCahill, borne in 1896 in Duluth, MN, and then lived in Lake City when he enlisted into the US Army, World War 1. He attained the rank of Corporal and was assigned to the 426th Motor Transport Corp, the 412th Motor truck Company. His date of death was November 5, 1918 and he is interned at the Suresnes American Cemetery, Suresnes, France, Plot A, Row 4, Grave 5. The Lake..
Post #110 Moves into their 1st HQ, Lakeview Barracks, in 1919
Aug 1, 1919
In the August 1919 time frame, the Post #110 moved into their first building located on the edge of the Minnesota National Guard Training Camp Lakeview site. The original building was named the Lakeview Barracks and was located east of the railroad viaduct along the Mississippi River, off now south Oak street. Currently the DNR offices occupy the original site. The building was long and narrow snuggled between the railroad tracks and the river. The..
In the August 1919 time frame, the Post #110 moved into their first building located on the edge of the Minnesota National Guard Training Camp Lakeview site. The original building was named the Lakeview Barracks and was located east of the railroad viaduct along the Mississippi River, off now south Oak street. Currently the DNR offices occupy the original site. The building was long and narrow snuggled between the railroad tracks and the river. The..
Temporary Charter Date Granted
Aug 29, 1919
The Louis McCahill Post #110 was certified by the The American Legion, Temporary Headquarters, 19 West 44th Street, New York, N.Y.by the National Executive Committee granted a Charter. The original members were: Walter N. Kalkbrenner, Louis O. Kemp, John A. Wright, C.R. Bouton, Walter A. Wiebusch, John C, Schmidt, Otto T. Karrow, Arnold F. Thorn, John E. Lindell, Milton Pearson, Richard O'Laughlin, Carl Dressen, Henry C. Breuer, A Louis H. Huettl, & Chas Buckminster. The..
The Louis McCahill Post #110 was certified by the The American Legion, Temporary Headquarters, 19 West 44th Street, New York, N.Y.by the National Executive Committee granted a Charter. The original members were: Walter N. Kalkbrenner, Louis O. Kemp, John A. Wright, C.R. Bouton, Walter A. Wiebusch, John C, Schmidt, Otto T. Karrow, Arnold F. Thorn, John E. Lindell, Milton Pearson, Richard O'Laughlin, Carl Dressen, Henry C. Breuer, A Louis H. Huettl, & Chas Buckminster. The..
1920
Post Commanders in the 1920's
Jan 1, 1920
The following commanders led Louis McCahil Post #110:
1919-20, 1923 - Henry C. Brewer
1921 - H.C. Timberlake
1922 - Dr. C.S. Shore
1924-25 - L.R. Lunde
1926 - C.B. Buckminster
1927 - Kenneth B. Law
1928-29 - Ernest P. Swenson
Henry Breuer becomes 1st Post #110 Commander
Jan 8, 1920
Henry Breuer was elected the first Post #110 Commander in 1919, then re-elected in 1920 & 1923; who later became the harbor master for the Lake City, MN Harbor
Henry Breuer was elected the first Post #110 Commander in 1919, then re-elected in 1920 & 1923; who later became the harbor master for the Lake City, MN Harbor
Lake City Legion Auxiliary Application Filed
Apr 17, 1920
On April 17, 1920, the Lake City American Legion Auxiliary submitted their Charter application to the National headquarters.
Post Granted Permanent Charter
Feb 7, 1921
The Post was granted permanent status in the Department of Minnesota as Louis McCahill Post #110 on February 7, 1921. There were 15 charter members that formed the association. Original members included: Walter N. Kalkbrenner, John A. Wright, Walter A. Wiebusch, Otto T. Karrow, John E. Lindell, Richard O'Laughlin, Henry C. Breuer (1919-1920, 1923 Commander), Charles Buckminster (1926 Commander), Louis O. Kemp, C.R. Bouton, John C, Schmidt, Arnold F. Thorn, Milton Pearson (1933 Commander), Carl..
The Post was granted permanent status in the Department of Minnesota as Louis McCahill Post #110 on February 7, 1921. There were 15 charter members that formed the association. Original members included: Walter N. Kalkbrenner, John A. Wright, Walter A. Wiebusch, Otto T. Karrow, John E. Lindell, Richard O'Laughlin, Henry C. Breuer (1919-1920, 1923 Commander), Charles Buckminster (1926 Commander), Louis O. Kemp, C.R. Bouton, John C, Schmidt, Arnold F. Thorn, Milton Pearson (1933 Commander), Carl..
1930
Post Commanders in the 1930's
Jan 1, 1930
The following Commanders led Post #110 in the 1930's
1930 - Ernest P. Swenson
1931 - George W. Erickson
1932, 1934 - L.R. Lunde
1933 - Milton L. Pearson
1935-36 - Harry W. Collins
1937 - A.J. Watson
1938 - C.D. Florine
1939 - Dr. E.C. Bayley
Post #110 Moves into their 2nd Site - Lake City Hall Building
Aug 1, 1932
Around the 1932 time frame, after the Post had to relocate to another site, 1931 Post Commander George Erickson was also the city clerk and the Post moved their HQ to city hall until the 1942 time period. The address was 205 West Center Street across from Patton Park.
Around the 1932 time frame, after the Post had to relocate to another site, 1931 Post Commander George Erickson was also the city clerk and the Post moved their HQ to city hall until the 1942 time period. The address was 205 West Center Street across from Patton Park.
1940
Post Commanders in the 1940's
Jan 1, 1940
The following Commanders led Post #110 in the 1940's:
1940 - Charles Frisch
1941 - Ralph J. Adolph
1942 - Nat Peterson
1943 - Lawrence Haase
1944 - Dr. M. F. Campion
1945 - Dr. V. E. Ellison
1946 - W. A, Stockwell
1947 - C.A. Cutting
1948 - Milton Boock
1949 - William C. Anding
Certificate of Articles of Incorporation Submitted
Mar 28, 1940
The Certificate of Incorporation of Louis McCahill Post No. 110, the American Legion, Department of Minnesota, an unincorporated association, in order to form a non-profit corporation. A total of 10 articles comprised of the Certificate. The certificate was submitted March 28, 1940. The elected officers at this time were: Commander-Charles H. Frisch; Adjutant-Ralph J. Adolph; Chaplain-Richard O'Laughlin; First Vice Commander-Herman Isendorf; Second Vice Commander-Walter P. Theisen; Finance Officer-Nat Peterson; and Sergeant-at-Arms-Walter Copp. Members of the..
The Certificate of Incorporation of Louis McCahill Post No. 110, the American Legion, Department of Minnesota, an unincorporated association, in order to form a non-profit corporation. A total of 10 articles comprised of the Certificate. The certificate was submitted March 28, 1940. The elected officers at this time were: Commander-Charles H. Frisch; Adjutant-Ralph J. Adolph; Chaplain-Richard O'Laughlin; First Vice Commander-Herman Isendorf; Second Vice Commander-Walter P. Theisen; Finance Officer-Nat Peterson; and Sergeant-at-Arms-Walter Copp. Members of the..
Relocate into their 3rd Location in 1942
Aug 1, 1942
Around the 1942 time frame, the Post had to find another location. The move was to the upstairs portion of the building on 113 South Washington Street, above Nat & Jim Peterson Insurance Agency. Nat Peterson was Post Commander in 1942, and brother Jim was commander in 1957. The building had a full operating bar and meeting upstairs until mid - 1960. The Peterson brothers allowed the Legion to occupy the site rent free. The..
1950
Post Commanders in the 1950's
Jan 1, 1950
The following Commanders led Post #110 in the 1950's
1950 - Emery Zillgitt
1951 - David C. McKenzie
1952 - Orie Wiebusch
1953 - William J. Redman
1954 - E.L. Hibbard
1955 - James F. Conway
1956 - Cecil Herron
1957 - James Peterson
1958 - Edwin A. Herman
1959 - Dr. H.J. Fiege
Milton Boock becomes Minnesota Department Commander
Jul 10, 1952
Milton Boock (1911-1994) graduated from St. Olaf College in 1932. Then graduated from the University of Minnesota with a M.A degree. After graduation he then worked at Glacier National Park. Served principal at Ellendale, MN for 3 years then came to Lake City as principal. Mr. Boock entered into the US Navy in in December 1943, then returned to Lake City in 1946 and stayed until June 1957. In 1961 he was principal at the..
Milton Boock (1911-1994) graduated from St. Olaf College in 1932. Then graduated from the University of Minnesota with a M.A degree. After graduation he then worked at Glacier National Park. Served principal at Ellendale, MN for 3 years then came to Lake City as principal. Mr. Boock entered into the US Navy in in December 1943, then returned to Lake City in 1946 and stayed until June 1957. In 1961 he was principal at the..
Lakeview Barracks Post #1733 created for World War I Veterans
Jan 30, 1959
National Board of Administration of The Veterans of World War I of the USA grants a charter to Lakeview Barracks No. 1733 on January 30, 1959 by National Commander, Fred Hollenbeck, and National Adjutant, Charles (H)audley (sp)? These World War I veterans were members of Louis McCahill Post #110. Lakeview Barracks were located on the grounds of the Minnesota National Guard Camp Lakeview training site, located south of Lake city, MN The Department of Organization..
National Board of Administration of The Veterans of World War I of the USA grants a charter to Lakeview Barracks No. 1733 on January 30, 1959 by National Commander, Fred Hollenbeck, and National Adjutant, Charles (H)audley (sp)? These World War I veterans were members of Louis McCahill Post #110. Lakeview Barracks were located on the grounds of the Minnesota National Guard Camp Lakeview training site, located south of Lake city, MN The Department of Organization..
1960
Post Commanders in the 1960's
Jan 1, 1960
The following Commanders led Post #110 in the 1960's:
1960 - Rudy Brummer
1961 - Warren Schmauss
1962 - Donald Ludwig
1963 - Donald E. Larson
1964 - Arthur E. Von Helmst
1965 - Eugene G. Silheid
1966 - Philip E. Baker
1967 - Lavern Herron
1968 - Joe Riddle
1969 - Leo Freese
Relocated a 4th time to their current location in 1961
Oct 24, 1960
In the 1960 time frame, an opportunity arose to receive a gift of the building from the widow of Fred Rueckert, a long time early business leader in downtown Lake City. Don Ludwig, 1962 Post Commander, brokered a deal with the widow by which the building was donated to the American Legion as their current Post address located on 224 So. Washington Street. The Articles of Incorporation were amended in the October 24, 1960 meeting..
In the 1960 time frame, an opportunity arose to receive a gift of the building from the widow of Fred Rueckert, a long time early business leader in downtown Lake City. Don Ludwig, 1962 Post Commander, brokered a deal with the widow by which the building was donated to the American Legion as their current Post address located on 224 So. Washington Street. The Articles of Incorporation were amended in the October 24, 1960 meeting..
1970
Post Commanders in the 1970's
Jan 1, 1970
The following Commanders led Post #110 in the 1970's:
1970 - Edwin A. Herman
1971 - Robert Beckman
1972-73 - Russel Breuer
1974 - Richard Farrington
1975-76 - Thomas Kennedy
1977-78 - Jon Steffenhagen
1979 - John Burfeind
1980
Post Commanders in the 1980's
Jan 1, 1980
The following Commanders led Post #110 in the 1980's:
1980 - John Burfeind
1981-82 - Don Busch
1982-84 - Russell Breuer
1985-86, 1988 - James Treble
1987 - Sumner Featherstone
1989 - Jon Steffenhagen
1990
Post Commanders in the 1990's
Jan 1, 1990
The following Commanders led Post #110 in the 1990's:
1990-91 - Sumner Featherstone
1992-99 - Russel Breuer
