ELLIOTT AMVETS POST 35

     Elliott Amvet Post 35 was organized following World War II, in early 1946. The first commander is reported to be Banks Ferguson. Their meetings and some good stag parties were held at the present location of the Clip and Curl. The Amvets in cooperation with the local businessmen published a History of Veterans of World War II and Gold Star Boys and gave copies to parents of Gold Star Boys. 

AMERICAN LEGION NORBERT T. WILSON POST NO. 490

     Following World War I, their was interest in establishing an American Legion Post in Elliott, so in Dec. 1919, Bill Nease and Joel Boone approched LeRoy Johnson, Red Oak, (now a Judge) to pursue the organization of same. After further meetings a charter was issued and countersigned on Aug. 10, 1920 in the name of American Legion Norbert T. Wilson Post No. 490, Elliott, Ia. First Commander was Prof. E. P. Simmons, and Adjutant, Del Kipp. The American Legion National Chaplain Pat McDermott assisted in funeral services for Norbert T. Wilson who died from influenza in World War !. The Post was not active too long, as members moved away from the area, and the Post was disbanded.

OUR SOLDIER DEAD

     Following is a list of the soldiers and nurses buried in the cemeteries near Elliott:

CENTER RIDGE CEMETERY