Couple torn apart during war reunites more than 50 years later
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Couple torn apart during war reunites more than 50..
Dakota, IL
When Bill Angle was flicking through the newspaper after his wife’s death, he was surprised to notice one obituary: his..
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Pennsylvania township dedicates memorial to honor fallen soldier
Fogelsville, PA
On Sept. 17, 2007, Lowhill Township (Pa.) dedicated a memorial to honor the fallen. It is a beautiful black granite..
Poppies in Newport Beach
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Poppies in Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach (Calif.) Unit 291's Poppy Program began with the stuffing of poppy donation envelopes and mailed out to all..
Post 731 officers partner with the 9/11 World Memorial Foundation
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Post 731 officers partner with the 9/11 World Memorial Foundation
San Diego, CA
Post 731 partnered with the 9/11 World Memorial Foundation at the San Diego County 2013 Del Mar Fair. Post members..
American Legion Post & Unit 3 present scholarships
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American Legion Post & Unit 3 present scholarships
Nashua, NH
On June 6, 2013, the James E Coffey Post & Auxiliary Unit 3 presented scholarships to Allison Latham and Dakota..
Lt. Col. David Kramer, West Point (1988-1992), U.S. Army (1992-present)
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Lt. Col. David Kramer, West Point (1988-1992), U.S. Army (1992-present)
Arroyo Grande, CA
Lt. Col. David Kramer was born in Moline, Ill. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1992 with a..
Longtime Legionnaires
FAMILY LEGACY
Longtime Legionnaires
Avon, IN
My father, Robert Cole, was a gunner on a B-17 serving with the 34th Bomb Group in England. He was..
Belleview post wins Historian Award
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Belleview post wins Historian Award
Belleview, FL
At the Department of Florida’s 95th Convention, Belleview Post 284 won first place in the Historian Book for the Open Book..
FAMILY LEGACY
Family serves bravely in both world wars
Watseka, IL
Like most families that have served, we are low-key. The uncle I knew best, John Scherer, survived the flu during..
Youth help vets with cemetery flags
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Youth help vets with cemetery flags
Newton Falls, OH
On Saturday, May 18, members of the Civil Air Patrol, Vienna, Girl Scout Troop 80796, Cub Scout Pack 67, and..
Defenders
FAMILY LEGACY
Defenders
St. Cloud, FL
I have no idea what caused my ancestors to leave Kent, England, and board a ship to a new world...
One family, four generations of service
FAMILY LEGACY
One family, four generations of service
Hartford, CT
I’m 93. I was born in 1919 - the same year as The American Legion. I’m a 65-year member of..
Gold Star Memorial
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Gold Star Memorial
Kennewick-Pasco, WA
On Memorial Day, May 27, 2013, Post 34 Commander, Pasco Mayor Pro Temp and Gold Star Mother Shirley Schmunk unveiled..
AFJROTC students receive Legion medals in Germany
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AFJROTC students receive Legion medals in Germany
Vonore (Tellico Lake), TN
Traveling 4,500 miles to present a medal has become the norm for a local military retiree. Col. Don Edmands Jr.,..
WWII veteran serves country through commemorating family, other servicemembers
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WWII veteran serves country through commemorating family, other servicemembers
Hartford, CT
After my six weeks training at Hunter College in Bronx, N.Y., I was assigned to U.S. Navy Communications in Washington,..
Post 117 honors Korean War veterans
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Post 117 honors Korean War veterans
Palm Bay, FL
American Legion Post 117, Palm Bay, Fla., honored our Korean War-era veterans with a luncheon. The opening ceremony was conducted..
Minnesota's Doughboy statue
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Minnesota's Doughboy statue
New Ulm, MN
The "Doughboy" statue of a World War I American soldier in the city cemetery in New Ulm, Minn., has been..
Remember Them: Memorial Day 2013
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Remember Them: Memorial Day 2013
Freeland, PA
Memorial Day 2013 Those who gave us this day are gone. They rest forever since that day the honor guard fired..
Three Wisconsin brothers served together on Navy ship
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Three Wisconsin brothers served together on Navy ship
Amherst, WI
When their oldest brother, Fred, was drafted, the Luchts knew the second in line, Herb, wasn’t far behind. Robert, then..
Three brothers from Midwest serve aboard same ship off East Coast
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Three brothers from Midwest serve aboard same ship off East Coast
Amherst, WI
When their oldest brother Fred was drafted, the Luchts knew the second in line, Herb, wasn’t far behind. Robert, then..
Memorial Poem
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Memorial Poem
Minneapolis, MN
“Casualties of War” When the soldier falls – And a life is lost The supreme sacrifice – The ultimate cost Hence fulfilled the duty – Went..
Wreath-Laying at Tidewater Veterans Memorial in Virginia Beach, Va.
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Wreath-Laying at Tidewater Veterans Memorial in Virginia Beach, Va.
Virginia Beach, VA
Legionnaires of American Legion Post 110 in Virginia Beach, Va., laid a wreath to honor those who have fallen in..
Memorial Day 2013
HONOR & ACHIEVEMENTS
Memorial Day 2013
Plant City, FL
Norman McLeod American Legion Post 26 hosted its annual Memorial Day service on May 27 in Plant City, Fla. This year’s..
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Man overcomes serious injury to serve his country, follow in family's footsteps
Kennebunk, ME
My family has a long history of service. My grandfather served in the Civil War, one of his sons served..
From Camp Pendleton to interesting ships to Honor Guard
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From Camp Pendleton to interesting ships to Honor Guard
Sedalia, MO
I was a young FMF Navy Hospital Corpsman assigned to the 1/9 C in 1981 and transferred to the 1/3..
FAMILY LEGACY
Honorable family service for four generations
Pomona, CA
My grandfathers served in the Army during World War II. My father and uncles served during the Korean War, also..
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As I remember Vietnam
Grand Forks, ND
Landed at Ben Hua. Dispersed from Long Bien. Helicopter to Phu Loi. Fixed engines, helped at a Vietnamese school, stood..
Three wars and more in our family history
FAMILY LEGACY
Three wars and more in our family history
Liberty, MO
My dad, Herman E. Brose, served in France during World War I with the 14th Engineers, serving mostly on the..
U.S. Navy, 1964-1968, US. Newport News (CA-148)
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U.S. Navy, 1964-1968, US. Newport News (CA-148)
Mableton, GA
Best years serving my country. After electrician "A" school to my duty station on News. I don't regret one minute..
Missles, bombers and tankers, oh my!
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Missles, bombers and tankers, oh my!
Norman, OK
I saw my first Minuteman missiles when I was stationed at F.E. Warren. After less than a year, I was..
Legionnaires honor 90-year-old WWII veteran
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Legionnaires honor 90-year-old WWII veteran
Townsend, MT
American Legion members in Montana visited and honored World War II veteran Edward Swetish, who turned 90 years old on..

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