In 1947, Peter K. Peterson of Erickson donated two lots to the Erickson Legion Branch No. 143 to build a Legion Hut and Cenotaph. The cenotaph was built by Ted Neilson, Wyman Miller, Enoch Ehlin and John Marcino.
For many years, a memorial service was held in August or September at the site. In 1964, the Legion purchased the Scandia Hall on First Street and the former location was sold to Parkwood Auto. The cenotaph could not be moved so its plaque was removed and stored in the Legion Hall. In 1979, a new cenotaph was built at a cost of $1,600.
In 1979, a new cenotaph was built at a cost of $1,600 in front of the Erickson Legion Branch No. 143. The brass plaque from the former cenotaph was moved to the new site.
The memorial commemorates Second World War personnel killed overseas.
