Featured Veteran

Several times each year the museum selects a Minnesota veteran whose military service deserves note.  A short biography is written and a special exhibit is created near the Veterans' Support Wall in the museum. 

Introducing Our Current Featured Veteran:

David & Linda Taylor

— September 8, 2015

This couple cared for Vietnam War wounded.

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Previous Featured Veterans:

Sergeant Harold (Ted) Johnson

This American fought in the Canadian Army.


Major General Patrick J. Halloran

Gen. Pat Halloran, born and raised in Chatfield, is one of Minnesota’s most distinguished aviators.


Arvidson, Norman K.  (1917-2002), Parkers Prairie and Little Falls, MN

Buettner, Kenneth (1951-2011), Avon, MN

Fletcher, Merl (1947-2012), Randall, MN

Frederick, Donald S.  (1923-2010), Richfield, MN

Huntington, Jerry. (1934-  ), Richfield, MN

Leach, George E. (1876-1955), Minneapolis, MN

Pietz, Reuel H.  (1921-2008), St. Cloud, MN

Sterrie, Norman A.  (1911-2008), St. James and Minneapolis, MN