The original charter application for the Arthur Terry Peterson Post 136 dates back to 1919, with the final endorsement reading 4 February 1920. The following are considered the founding members of our post:
John Potas, Chester, SD
William Miller, Chester, SD
Ora J. Jones, Chester, SD
George W. Lofswold, Chester, SD
Henry Potas, Wentworth, SD
Frank Kearney, Chester, SD
Gustave R. Arendt, Chester, SD
Frederick Loveland, Chester, SD
Raymond Cline, Chester, SD
Chris Jensen, Chester, SD
Claude Myers, Wentworth, SD
Elliott Peterson, Chester, SD
