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WWII STORY
Newly wed on a momentous day
Corbett, OR
James R. Baker served in the U.S. Navy 1943-1545, He married Ardis C. Mershon June 6, 1944. My parents were high..
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WWII STORY
A View From the Tail - Clifford W. Taylor
Erie, PA
Cliff Taylor enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps on Jan. 16, 1944, prior to graduating from high school...
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OTHER
Buffalo (Minn.) Post 270 hosts car shows
Buffalo, MN
During this time of social distancing and staying home, Buffalo American Legion Post 270 in Minnesota decided to take advantage..
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VOLUNTEERING
Flowers for vets and the sick
Batesville, IN
Tom Renck of Batesville American Legion Post 271 has a unique opportunity to help a friend with a mission to..
1,984 views
OTHER
Pointe Du Hoc
Slaughter, LA
Pilgrim at Pointe du Hoc White Cliffs of Heaven, rising from the sea That's how I saw them from the ship Before..
1,506 views
VOLUNTEERING
Fundraising "Cash-4-Trash" program
Murphy, NC
Murphy American Legion Post 96 on community pride American Legion Post 96, Murphy, N.C., and our members would like to..
1,944 views
WWII STORY
A story of Cpl. Elmer Oscar Strom, USMC
Gatesville, TX
This is a story about Elmer Oscar Strom. Here is some history of a real American hero. Elmer Oscar Strom was..
1,484 views
WWII STORY
The march
Whittier, CA
My father, Merle Warner, was a waist gunner on a B-17 with the 401BG615BS during WWII. From May 1944 to..
1,880 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
American Legion Post 109: The 3 Amigos
Gaffney, SC
Three veterans, age 73, started a Facebook page called "The 3 Amigos." They have known each other since junior high..
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SUPPORT FOR POST-9/11 VETERANS
Post that lobbied for the LEGION Act receives red-lined copy of act
Frederick, MD
Francis Scott Key Post 11 of Frederick, Md., proudly framed and put on display a red-lined copy of the bill..
1,831 views
OTHER
When the Coast Guard "saddled up"
Denville, NJ
I enjoyed the Legion magazine's article about the "Mounted Military" and I'm sure many of my fellow Legionnaires did as..
1,397 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Dr. Robert Gjertson
My father was drafted in the summer of 1941, and assigned to Cavalry. He used to regale my brother..
1,524 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Deadly SNAFU, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.
A thoroughly researched investigative journey, George Swimmer’s “Deadly S.N.A.F.U., Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.” spells out the irrefutable scientific..
2,791 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post honors 75-year-continuous member
Castleton, VT
On July 12, at a joint meeting of the Legion Family at Crippen Fellows Post 50 in Castleton, Vt., George..
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GI BILL
Education using my GI Bill enabled me to be successful in my professional life
Ripley, OH
I enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1973 and served until 1981. I used my Navy service training and career..
1,715 views
WWII STORY
KP kapers
Mount Prospect, IL
I remember when I was at Camp Crowder, Mo., taking my basic training in January 1946. If you had to..
1,680 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
House for homeless female veteran
Parma, OH
"Ride With Valor" 501(c)(3) is rehabbing a house in Cleveland, to be awarded to a homeless female veteran and her..
1,489 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Pioneer Award presented in Missouri's 10th District
St Louis, MO
Despite the many issues facing recruitment these days, two members of Missouri's 10th District set out to defy the odds..
1,838 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Post 367 (Ripley, Ohio) leads Veterans Food Pantry drive
Ripley, OH
Ripley, Ohio, American Legion Post 367 Commander Marion Sidwell, and President Kathy Rice of the Post 367 Auxiliary, responded positively..
1,498 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
We're all in this together
PERRYSBURG, OH
With the Perrysburg, Ohio, Way Library being closed because of the recent coronavirus, library program director Lisa Richard thought up..
1,577 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
West Haven, Conn., World War I Memorial
West Haven, CT
When I was a child in the '50s we would watch the parade on Memorial Day. Afterwards people would gather..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
President Carter Sends Personalized Letter to Missouri's Eagle Scout of the Year
Fenton, MO
President Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, is no stranger to volunteer service. His post-presidential life has..
2,379 views
OTHER
Daniel R. Olsen Post 594 provides flag education for adults
Eagan, MN
On July 9, Daniel R. Olsen American Legion Post 594 conducted a U.S. flag education presentation at the monthly meeting..
1,544 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
"Freedom and Liberty: The Price We Pay!"
The price we pay for our freedom is not contained in a man’s wallet, Nor is liberty a currency found in..
2,056 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Remember Me (The Fallen Soldier)
After retiring from the U.S. Army, I pursued my passion as a singer/songwriter. Having seen death in Vietnam, I..
2,229 views
POST TREASURES
Post 18 (Department of California) initial application
Visalia, CA
I have been a member of American Legion Post 18 in Visalia, Calif., for one year now. I recently became..
1,958 views
WWII STORY
"Memoirs of a Merchant Marine"
Wolcott, CT
MY WORLD WAR II STORY "Memoirs of a Merchant Marine" By John F. Keane Like many children who grew up during the Great..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Fourth of July: Chas P. Rowe American Legion Post 30 Pomona
Chas P. Rowe American Legion Post 30 Pomona of the Elegant, 18th District in Southern California partnered with the beautiful..
1,447 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
On Being Great Again, A Surgeon, A Soldier, A Family Man, Jack J. Caleca..
The soldiers of World War II went home. Family members had fought at Guadalcanal and at The Battle of the..
1,577 views
WWII STORY
John Gilbreath receives Quilt of Valor for service in World War II at his..
Stillwater, OK
Dr. John Gilbreath, retired Oklahoma State University poultry science professor and World War II veteran, was visited by Sarah Wheatley,..
2,706 views
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