Herreid American Legion - Jacob A. Heinrich Post 170

Herreid American Legion - Jacob A. Heinrich Post 170 The Herreid Jacob A. Heinrich Post #170 is a member of the American Legion. Post 170 started in 194 American Legion Post #170 was started in 1947. Heinrich.

The Post was named after Captain Jacob A. Captain Heinrich died July 15, 1942, at approximately 3 AM in Barracks 9 of the hospital area, (Japanese) Cabanatuan Prison Camp of malaria. Captain Heinrich was 36 years old at the time of his death and was one of 20 soldiers who died that day. His body was eventually laid to rest at the Golden Gate National Cemetery, October 3, 1949, in Grave Number 1224

. Jacob A. Heinrich was born in Campbell County, South Dakota, September 10, 1905. Why was the post named after him? First Gold Star Family after WWII in Herreid.

Thank You Sons of The American Legion Squadron  #170 !
12/31/2025

Thank You Sons of The American Legion Squadron #170 !

This afternoon, Sons of the American Legion Squadron #170 delivered Christmas Care packages to the veterans in the Eureka, SD nursing home. There are eight veterans residing in the Eureka facility, including two World War II Veterans who are both over 100 years old!!! We are glad we can honor their service with a little bit of Christmas cheer during this holiday season!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Amen!
12/27/2025

Amen!

The Free Will Offering Dinner will now be Monday, Nov. 10th 5pm - 7pm.
11/07/2025

The Free Will Offering Dinner will now be Monday, Nov. 10th 5pm - 7pm.

Good morning! Due to the awesome Wolverine victory this past Thursday night and the SDHSAA scheduled SoDak 16 match between the Wolverines and Burke on Veterans Day, the following changes have been made to the Veterans Day activities:
1) The Veteran's Day events which were to be held on the afternoon and evening of November 11th have now been moved to Monday, November 10th.
2) The new schedule/timeline of events will be as follows:
Monday, November 10 - The 6-12 student military/veteran displays will be held at the Community Center from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm. The Veteran's Day Open House with coffee, cookies, bars, munchies, door prizes and military display viewing will also take place from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm on Monday, November 10. Finally, the Veteran's Day Free-Will Donation Beef Sandwich Meal will also take place on Monday, November 10th with serving taking place from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

Important!!! The actual Veteran's Day Program will still take place on Tuesday, November 11th @ 10:00 AM at the Herreid School Gymnasium!!!

06/11/2024

We support local Vets and families in the greater Herreid area - please consider joining us today!

Thank You Sons of The American Legion Squadron  #170 !
05/30/2023

Thank You Sons of The American Legion Squadron #170 !

Many thanks to Sons of The American Legion Squadron  #170 for taking on Military Rights (21 gun salute) Memorial Day Pro...
05/29/2023

Many thanks to Sons of The American Legion Squadron #170 for taking on Military Rights (21 gun salute) Memorial Day Project. We visited 18 cemeteries before noon and put on a Memorial Day program, too. Many thanks to those who came out to support us including the Herreid Auxiliary - American Legion Post 170. May God bless America and those who made the ultimate sacrifices!

Awesome Support from Sons of The American Legion Squadron  #170!
05/29/2023

Awesome Support from Sons of The American Legion Squadron #170!

05/24/2023
Governor Noem to proclaim Wednesday, March 29, 2023, as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day"
03/16/2023

Governor Noem to proclaim Wednesday, March 29, 2023, as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day"

Governor Kristi Noem, in coordination with the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, is proclaiming Wednesday, March 29, 2023, as

Santa Clause Day is rescheduled to Sunday, December 18th at the Herreid Community Center.  Open skating from 1 pm to 2:3...
12/16/2022

Santa Clause Day is rescheduled to Sunday, December 18th at the Herreid Community Center. Open skating from 1 pm to 2:30 pm; drawing for ham and turkey giveaways at 2:45 pm ... then Santa Clause makes appearance at 3 PM!!

December 7, 1941 - A Day that will live in Infamy!  Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
12/07/2022

December 7, 1941 - A Day that will live in Infamy! Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

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