Post 360 Cook, Nebraska
Post 360
Cook, Nebraska
About This Post
Post Namesake
Bickel - Nelson. Charles Bickel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bickel Sr., was born on a farm in Osage Precinct, Otoe County, near Cook, Nebraska where he grew to manhood. He entered the service and while in training at ... READ MORE
Notable Members
Merle Riensche - Johnson County Commander and District 13 Adjutant Virgil Blumhorst - Johnson County Commander - 1956, District 13 Commander 1953-55, Department Oratorical Contest Chairman, and National Contest Committee member for Nebraska for nearly 20 years. Virgil Blumhorst was ... READ MORE
What Makes this Post Unique
Originally Cook Post 336 - 1/26/1923
Photos
1948 Charter
Original Charter
Memorial Day at the local cemetery
Charter Photos
HISTORY
1920
Naming of the Post:
Jan 1, 1923
The American Legion of the Bickel-Nelson Post #360 of Cook, Nebraska was named for Charles Bickel and Clarence Nelson, veterans of WWI. It was originally chartered in January 1923, but the charter was canceled in 1927 due to inactivity. The Post was re-chartered in December 1948. Charles Bickel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bickel Sr., was born on a farm in Osage Precinct, Otoe County, near Cook, Nebraska where he grew to manhood. He..
The American Legion of the Bickel-Nelson Post #360 of Cook, Nebraska was named for Charles Bickel and Clarence Nelson, veterans of WWI. It was originally chartered in January 1923, but the charter was canceled in 1927 due to inactivity. The Post was re-chartered in December 1948. Charles Bickel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bickel Sr., was born on a farm in Osage Precinct, Otoe County, near Cook, Nebraska where he grew to manhood. He..
1990
Merle Riensche receives District Citizenship Award.
Jun 22, 1996
Merle Riensche of Cook Post 360 received the District 13 Citizenship Award at The American Legion Department Convention. He was unable to attend due to health reasons, his daughter, Barbara Washburn, graciously accepted the award on his behalf.
Merle Riensche of Cook Post 360 received the District 13 Citizenship Award at The American Legion Department Convention. He was unable to attend due to health reasons, his daughter, Barbara Washburn, graciously accepted the award on his behalf.
