About
Aloys Crockwell Post 313
Organized in 1920 by returning World War I veterans in St. Peters and named in honor of Aloys Crockwell, who was killed in action at sea.
In the community
Organizations we support
“The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.”
Through community support, the Legion Family, and friends, we were privileged to support these organizations.
- American Cancer Society
- Special Olympics Bowling Tournament
- Saint Louis Veterans Home, Adopt-a-Vet (10)
- Fort Zumwalt School District (USO Show)
- USO Lambert (2)
- Salvation Army of Saint Charles
- Focus Marines Foundation
- Wounded Warrior Project
- Sts. Joachim & Ann Care Service
- Hickory House
- American Heart Association
- American Legion Boys State (2)
- Boy Scouts of America Troop 760
- Francis Howell School District (Grad. Party)
- All Saints School (Scholarship Award)
- American Legion Baseball
- Pioneer Drum & Bugle Corps (Brydeb Vitense)
- Boys State travel expenses
Missouri Honor Guard No. 8
Funeral honors for our veterans
Missouri Honor Guard No. 8 is actively involved in providing funeral honors at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery and community cemeteries as requested by Missouri Funeral Honors.
In addition, Honor Guard No. 8 has provided honors for the DAV. Harry Wies, Captain of the Guard, manages and coordinates all funeral honors for Post 313.
History · 1920–1921
How the post began
On March 10, 1920, a meeting of ex-service men of St. Peters and vicinity was called by Oscar Schulte and Geo. Stiefvater and held in All Saints Hall, St. Peters, Missouri. The meeting was called to order by Geo. Stiefvater, after which O. D. Algermissen was elected chairman. Speeches were made by O. D. Algermissen, Oscar Schulte, and Geo. Stiefvater. Attendance numbered 64, including ex-service men from St. Peters, O’Fallon, St. Paul, Dardenne, Peruque, Cottleville, Harvester, and St. Charles.
After a lengthy discussion, a post of the American Legion was formed to be known as the Aloys Crockwell Post, later numbered 313, Department of Missouri, on the Preamble of the American Legion. At this meeting it was voted that annual dues should be $2.00 per member, with 50 cents remaining in the post treasury.
On April 5, 1920, remittance was made to the State Department Adjutant for the state and national per capita tax, with an application for a charter. On May 7, 1920, the charter was received from National Headquarters of the American Legion at Indianapolis, Indiana. On May 14, 1920, members met in the K. of C. Hall in St. Peters and elected Geo. Stiefvater Post Commander, Dan Schneider Vice Post Commander, and Oscar Schulte Adjutant.
Charter members
- Geo. Stiefvater, St. Peters
- Leo Iffrig, St. Peters
- O. D. Algermissen, St. Peters
- Oscar Schulte, St. Peters
- Oscar Mahon, St. Peters
- Joseph Conoyer, St. Peters
- James Conoyer, St. Peters
- Mike Heintzelmann, St. Peters
- Ed Shaw, St. Peters
- Walter Hunn, St. Peters
- Leo Zerr, St. Peters
- Frk. Loeffler, St. Peters
- Ray Doll, St. Peters
- Dan Schneider, St. Peters
- Ed Illy, St. Peters
- Hy Boschert, St. Peters
- Ben Algermissen, St. Peters
- Fred Rieffer, St. Peters
- Roy Meinert, Gilmore
- Alias Becker, O’Fallon
- Leo F. Fierling, O’Fallon
- Joe Cordes, O’Fallon
- Urban Griesenauer, O’Fallon
- Aloys Sigmund, O’Fallon
- Sylv. Dickherber, O’Fallon
- Hy. S. Sanfort, St. Charles
- Albinus Sommers, St. Charles
- Hans Laueritzen, Peruque
- Tom Sherman, Peruque
On August 15, 1920, members of this post attended a meeting of ex-service men at Wentzville, Missouri, at which time a post was formed there. Those who attended were O. D. Algermissen, Oscar Schulte, Geo. Stiefvater, and Leo Iffrig.
On November 11, 1920, Armistice Day, a euchre and dance was given in All Saints Hall by the local post. It was a success, with net proceeds of $49.69.
On December 5, 1920, Geo. Stiefvater, Commander of Post No. 313, attended a meeting of ex-service men at O’Fallon, Missouri, where a post was organized. On December 10, 1920, the post showed U.S. Signal Corps pictures of the 89th and 35th Divisions at All Saints Hall. The net proceeds of $50.72 were set aside for a memorial for four home boys who made the supreme sacrifice: Aloys Crockwell, Ralph Bosche, Albert Ell, and Edward Kirchoff.
On April 24, 1921, the post showed the picture “Lost Battalion” at All Saints Hall, netting $21.19. The post used funds to secure Government Victory and State medals for local ex-service men, even paying their notary fees.
Officers elected December 11, 1921
The third annual meeting of Aloys Crockwell Post No. 313 was held at Spreckelmeyer’s Hall, St. Peters, Missouri. These officers were elected:
- Post Commander
- Hy. Kemper
- Vice Commander
- Oscar Schulte
- Adjutant
- Leo Iffrig
- Treasurer
- Leo Iffrig
- Service Officer
- Geo. Stiefvater
- Employment
- Leo Iffrig
- Chaplain
- Hy. J. Sanfort
- Athletic Officer
- O. D. Algermissen
- Sgt. at Arms
- Frk. Loeffler
Early meetings
From the post minutes
Handwritten minutes from the early annual meetings of Aloys Crockwell Post 313.
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Sunday, June 6, 1920 · 3:00 p.m.
First annual meeting held at the K. of C. Hall, St. Peters, Missouri, called to order by acting Post Commander Geo. Stiefvater. Officers elected: Geo. Stiefvater, Commander; Dan Schneider, Vice Commander; Oscar Schulte, Adjutant. Entertainment Committee: Leo Iffrig, A. H. Algermissen, and Ed Illy. The meeting adjourned after organization work and business.
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Sunday, December 12, 1920 · 3:00 p.m.
Second annual meeting at the K. of C. Hall, called to order by Commander Geo. Stiefvater. Officers elected: Geo. Stiefvater, Commander; Leo Iffrig, Vice Commander; Oscar Schulte, Adjutant. Entertainment Committee: A. H. Algermissen, Hy. Kemper, Dan Schneider, and Leo Zerr. Various business was discussed; smokes and refreshments were served.
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Sunday, December 11, 1921 · 2:00 p.m.
Third annual meeting at Spreckelmeyer Hall. Officers elected for the coming year: Hy. Kemper, Commander; Oscar Schulte, Vice Commander; Leo Iffrig, Adjutant.
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Sunday, December 18, 1921 · 2:00 p.m.
Special meeting of officers at Spreckelmeyer Hall. In the absence of Commander Kemper, Vice Commander Schulte presided. Various officers and committees were appointed. Vice Commander Schulte was instructed to draw up a post constitution and by-laws and submit them at the next regular post meeting for approval or correction.
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Sunday, December 17, 1922 · 2:00 p.m.
Fourth annual meeting with election of officers at Spreckelmeyer Hall. O. D. Algermissen was elected Commander.
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St. Peters, MO 63376
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