Commanders Log - American Legion Post #40
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HENRY M. GUTTORMSON
Feb 10, 1893 – Aug 6, 1918
The Lanesboro American Legion Post #40 was named for Henry M. Guttormson in 1919. Henry M Guttormson was born Feb 10, 1893 to Mr. and Mrs. Guttorm O. Guttormson in Lanesboro, MN. He entered the service September 22, 1917 as a Private with Co 11, 1st Infantry Training Regiment AEF. He arrived in Europe in late June of 1918 and was sent to the front three weeks later. He actively engaged in early fighting at Chauteau Thierry and was killed in action near Aisne River August 6, 1918. He is buried in the American Cemetery near Romagne France.
Commander information has been condensed. Complete biographies of the Commanders can be viewed in the Commanders Log at the post. *The original Commanders Log Cover was handcrafted by Legion member Carl John Thompson
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