Soldiers, Sailors, Marines published in the Sacred Heart Journal Sept 12, 1919
Will hold a meeting in the Village hall Monday, Sept. 22 at 8 o’clock for the purpose of organizing a post of the American Legion.
Editor’s Note: The Sacred Heart Post # 229 is named for Joseph Viken who gave his life for his country on December 2, 1918, during World War I. Joseph is buried at St. Mihiel American Cemetery in France. He served in the U.S. Army in the 309th Infantry Regiment, 78th Infantry Division. He entered service on June 23, 1918, and was sent to Camp Grant, IL.
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Posted: August 28, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Soldiers, Sailors, Marines published in the Sacred Heart Journal Sept 12, 1919
Will hold a meeting in the Village hall Monday, Sept. 22 at 8 o’clock for the purpose of organizing a post of the American Legion.
Editor’s Note: The Sacred Heart Post # 229 is named for Joseph Viken who gave his life for his country on December 2, 1918, during World War I. Joseph is buried at St. Mihiel American Cemetery in France. He served in the U.S. Army in the 309th Infantry Regiment, 78th Infantry Division. He entered service on June 23, 1918, and was sent to Camp Grant, IL.
October 15, 1894 – December 2, 1918
Category: American Legion, Camp Grant, Honor Roll, Minnesota, Sacred Heart Tags: honor roll, Sacred Heart, world war i