Post 38 White Eagle, Oklahoma
Post 38
White Eagle, Oklahoma
About This Post
Post Namesake
Alfred Little Standing Buffalo Post 38. In 1927, the All Indian American Legion Post 38 was formed and named after Alfred Little Standing Buffalo, a Ponca Indian, who saw combat in World War I in Meuse-Argonne offensive in northeast France ... READ MORE
Notable Members
Anthony "Tony" Knight was the first commander of the Buffalo Post, as it was originally known. Of the thirty WWI-veterans, three were called to serve overseas in combat: Alfred Little Standing Buffalo, George Calls Him, and Richard (Dick) Hinman. These ... READ MORE
What Makes this Post Unique
Pete Buffalohead is the current commander and Dana Wilson is the Adjutant of Buffalo Post 38. The Buffalo Post was unique, as it was the first post in nation comprised entirely of American Indians. After World War I, thirty Ponca ... READ MORE
Photos
New Officers elected to Buffalo Post 38
Auxiliary Post 38 Very Active
Preston Moore Elected National Commander
White Eagle Park
Buffalo Post 38 Organization
Colbert Cole Commander
Gilbert Cole Jr.
Alfred Little Standing Buffalo Post 38 White Eagle, Oklahoma
Ponca Tribal Cemetery Established 1890
Poncas to Beat Drum in Tribute
Missing in Action in Korea Corporal Robert S. Roy
A Tradition of Courage
HISTORY
1920
All Indian America Legion Post #38 Formed and chartered
Sep 1, 1927
In 1927, the All Indian American Legion Post #38 was formed and chartered. The post was originally named after Alfred Little Standing Buffalo, a Ponca Indian who saw combat overseas during World War I. Anthony "Tony" Knight was the first commander. Alfred Little Standing Buffalo OKLAHOMA PVT 1CL 323 INF, 81 DIV Born: Jan. 1, 1896 Oklahoma, USA Died: Apr. 17, 1924 Son of Little Standing Buffalo and Julia LS Buffalo. He married Nora Mary..
1928 - "Only Woman" Title Given to Countess de Caen at White Eagle
May 30, 1928
1928 - "Only Woman" Title Given to Countess de Caen at White Eagle
1928 - "Only Woman" Title Given to Countess de Caen at White Eagle
1930
Horse Chief Calls Ponca Indians for Annual Fall Encampment
Aug 7, 1932
Horse Chief Calls Ponca Indians for Annual Fall Encampment
Horse Chief Calls Ponca Indians for Annual Fall Encampment
1990
Post 38 Pays Tribute
May 31, 1999
Post 38 Pays Tribute Nelson Roughface of Ponca City secures the grave marker of US Army CPL Robert Roy identifying him as a prisoner of war who died in captivity in Korea in 1951
Post 38 Pays Tribute Nelson Roughface of Ponca City secures the grave marker of US Army CPL Robert Roy identifying him as a prisoner of war who died in captivity in Korea in 1951
2010
139th Annual Ponca Powwow
Aug 23, 2015
White Eagle Park, home of the modern intertribal powwow and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, will be filled with hundreds of campers, dancers and tourists from across the country as the 139th annual Ponca Powwow begins its four-day run on Thursday, August 20. The Ponca Tribe is known and credited throughout the country for depicting its tradition and culture through song and dance. The Ponca Powwow, also known as the Ponca Celebration,..
White Eagle Park, home of the modern intertribal powwow and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, will be filled with hundreds of campers, dancers and tourists from across the country as the 139th annual Ponca Powwow begins its four-day run on Thursday, August 20. The Ponca Tribe is known and credited throughout the country for depicting its tradition and culture through song and dance. The Ponca Powwow, also known as the Ponca Celebration,..
Delbert "Smokey" Allen-Cole Elected Commander Buffalo Post 38
Sep 27, 2016
Delbert "Smokey" Allen-Cole Elected Commander Buffalo Post 38 Marv Standbek Department of Oklahoma NEC presented the ceremony to the new officers.
Delbert "Smokey" Allen-Cole Elected Commander Buffalo Post 38 Marv Standbek Department of Oklahoma NEC presented the ceremony to the new officers.
