About
Our post is named in the honor of Orvil Helton. He was the first Pike County veteran killed in the Korean conflict. Orvil enlisted in the U.S. Army on November 15, 1949. His basic training was at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He was originally assigned to the 25th Infantry Division . Shortly thereafter he was shipped to Korea. On August 17, 1950, Orvil was wounded in action and was hospitalized until Aaugust 25, 1950. After being returned to action Orvil was killed in hand to hand combat at Pusan, Korea on August 27, 1950.
Orvil was the first born of 13 children. He attended Higby Elementary Sschool and Southeastern High School in Richmondale, Ohio.
Amvets Post 58 was chartered September 22, 1992. It is with great pride that we are able to honor one of our own by naming our post in his honor. There is also a deep sense of regret that it had to be a fallen comrade. The spirit of Amvets is to honor and serve all veterans and we at the Orvil Helton Memorial Post take this very seriously.
With this in mind, if we can be of any service to any veteran or member of the armed forces of the United States, we will strive to honor this commitment.
Orvil Helton Memorial Amvets Post 58
210 North Market Street
Waverly, Ohio 45690
740-947-8627
