Louis Tveite was killed in action in 1918. He was the first casualty from Emmons MN, and Post 317 has been named after him since 1919. He is buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Emmons,MN. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=153361443&ref=acom

A 48 star American Flag is on permanent display at Post 317. This flag was presented in 1994 at the 75th Birthday of the post. It is the flag that was used to cover Louis Tveite's casket when the soldier ... READ MORE