Erickson War Memorial

The Erickson War Memorial was constructed in 1979 in memory of World War II Personnel killed overseas.

In 1947, K.P. Eterson of Erickson, donated two lots to the Erickson Legion Branch 143, namely lots 39 and 40, plan 651, to build a Legion Hut and Cenotaph. The Cenotaph was built on lot #40 by Ted Neilson, Wyman Miller, Enoch Ehlin and John Marcino. For many years the Memorial Service was held in August or September at the site of the Cenotaph. In 1964 the Legion purchased the Scandia Hall on lot 30 1st Street, and the former location was sold to Parkwood Auto. When they undertook the move, the Cenotaph disintegrated and could not be moved. The Legion removed the plaque and stored it in the Legion Hall. In 1979 a new Cenotaph was built on lot 30, financed by the Erickson Legion Branch 143, at a cost of $1600.00. The base was put in place by Clarence Carter, and the stone was built by Styles Masonary of Brandon, MB.

Below are the 22 names of World War II Soldiers who paid the supreme sacrifice.

Carlson G.L.	Podruski T.P.
Clark J.G	Rognan E. R.
Grodecki J.	Sharp H. T.
Haralson O. J.	Smith H. T.
Kozak S.	Vaughan T. W.
Neilson D. M.	Wickstrom F. E.
O'Brian W. E.	Woodcock G. H.
Pollon J. R.	Woodcock K. J.
Young J. F.	Erickson H.
Mayor G.	Reid J. A.
Winder J.	Reid N.