Ralph Anthony Ignatowski was a member of the United States Marine Corps. who served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations from 1944 until 1945. He was awarded the Purple Heart with Gold Star, Presidential Citation with Star, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War Two Victory Medal.

     Private Ignatowski was captured alive by the Japanese on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands and his body was found three days later by American troops. His death was the result of multiple injuries, and was reported as killed by enemy action on March 8, 1945. His remains were interred with Military Honors in Grave 1201, Row 11, Plot 5, Fifth Marine Division Cemetery, Iwo Jima.

     The AMVETS Ralph A. Ignatowski Memorial Post 60 was officially dedicated on Sunday June 3, 1956. The Post Colors were blessed at St. Josaphats Basilica. The members then marched from the Basilica to the 14th Ward Memorial on So, 11th and Oklahoma where a wreath was placed in memory of all Veterans living and deceased. The dedication ceremony ended with the presentation of Colors to Post 60 made by Steven and Victor Ignatowski.

    AMVETS Post No. 60 had its beginning in the early months of 1954. At that time its founding members realized the need of a young and vigorous veteran organization in our immediate community. The ready acceptance of eligible veterans paved the way to the first meeting held on July 13, 1954 with thirty five veterans in attendance. AMVET state district officers explained the history, functions, and benefits to the veteran as well as the community and nation. This meeting was held at Plaza Ballroom and the Post was first located there until 1959 when it moved to a New Cleveland Ballroom. In 1965 it moved to its present location, "The Five Star Bar and Hall", Its original equipment was an antique typewriter, but it now enjoys the advantages of other equipment which allows the publication of its newspaper, the "SCUTTLEBUTT".

     The membership of Post No. 60 has consistently grown and the activities and civic awareness of that membership has more than kept pace. Post No. 60 has consistently kept faith with our community through its many and varied activities. Donations of holiday gift baskets, blood to various worthy causes, baseball trophies to youth leagues, parties for orphans, American flags to groups, Sponsorship of Milwaukee Veterans Day Parade, programs open to the public or youth organizations, and distribution of nationally recognized charity canisters are among those activities. Sick, needy and information-seeking veterans families have been helped by Post No. 60 as well as entertainment of disabled veterans. Of course, socially Post No. 60 has helped to brighten the lives of its own membership, their families, and, on occasion, their friends through the managing of various parties, picnics, and information programs.

     Post No. 60 has always been proud of the AMVETS slogan "WeFought Together, Now Let's Build Together" and firmly believes in and lives up to this declaration -But its: proudest boast Is that, its members are proud to belong to AMVETS Post No 60.