Post 116 Alpena, South Dakota

Post 116

Alpena, South Dakota

Post 116 Alpena, South Dakota

About This Post

Post Namesake
First Elmer C Peterson then Owen Kunze
Notable Members
Richard Small Department Commander 1964-65
What Makes this Post Unique
History of American Legion Owen Kunze Post 116 Alpena, SD In 1919, Alpena veterans were returning from their stint in the service. They felt that there was a need for continued service to their country in peace as well as ... READ MORE

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HISTORY

1940

Owen L Kunze story

Jan 10, 1943
In Memory of U.S. Army Air Corps First Lieutenant Owen L. Kunze Alpena, South Dakota Beadle County October 26, 1919 – January 10, 1943 Killed in Action in the North African Area Owen L. Kunze was born October 26, 1919, near Alpena, South Dakota, to George and Maude Kunze. He had a brother and a sister. Owen was raised and educated in the Alpena community, where he graduated from high school in 1936. During his..
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Owen L Kunze story

1990

Post Members

Post Members

Mar 2, 1998
Post Legionnaires are left to right: Ray Scherscheigh, Ellwood Lehr, Ronald Uttecht, Bob Jensen, George Frye, Gary Orth, Gorge Frye, Karl Mees, Russell Hansen, Gene Evenson, Irving Wessell, Lennard Teveldahl, Bud Grace (Eldon)
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