A bridge east of Pollock, SD, will be named in honor of U.S. Army Private First-Class Fred D. Larson during a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony Saturday (July 12, 2025) in Pollock.
The SD10 bridge over Lake Pocasse will be dedicated as the PFC Fred D. Larson Bridge during a ceremony at 2:30pm CT at the Pollock Community Center in Pollock (916 F. Ave).
Larson was born on June 22, 1949, and was raised in Pollock. He was drafted into the U.S. Army on August 19, 1969, and deployed to Vietnam on January 15, 1970, as part of the 6th Battalion, 11th Artillery, C Battery. On April 24, 1970—his mother’s 55th birthday—he was killed in action near Lang Dong Ban in Quang Ngai Province, South Vietnam, while bravely volunteering to search a suspected enemy dwelling, where he triggered a land mine.
State Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jeremiah Schneider says it’s an honor to recognize the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. He says the bridge dedications serve as lasting symbols of gratitude and respect, connecting South Dakota communities with the legacy of those who served in our country’s military.
The Fallen Heroes Bridge Dedication Program is a partnership between the South Dakota Departments of Military, Transportation and Veterans Affairs.
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