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FAMILY LEGACY
Couple's hobby leads to proper headstone for Civil War veteran
Belfast, ME
Civilians Richard and Joni Smith are a couple that share long family ties to the military and a fascination with..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A Solderi's Request
As I leave America, the land I love so much, to go across the sea to toil on foreign soil. I go..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
70 years of continuous Legion membership
Frankenmuth, MI
American Legion Post 150 in Frankenmuth, Mich., honored two members who have 70 years of continuous membership in The American..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Greece Post 468 raises $12,300 in two events
Rochester, NY
I am the commander of the Greece (N.Y.) American Legion Post 468. I am writing to tell everyone about the..
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FAMILY LEGACY
My military family
Schererville, IN
My dad's uncle served in World War I, was gassed, died in the 1920s and was a member of The..
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POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS
Michigan post becomes home, historic warehouse for local uniforms, artifacts
Oxford, MI
Photo courtesy of the Post 108 Museum in Oxford, Mich. Legion member James Parkhurst curates the Walter Fraser Post 108 Museum..
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FAMILY LEGACY
A family in service
Red Lion, PA
My mother was the youngest of 10 siblings - she was born in 1919, to give you an idea of..
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FAMILY LEGACY
One generation of brothers serves over 150 years in military
Phenix City, AL
For 11 of the 16 Davis children, serving in the military served as a path out of their hometown, Wetumpka,..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
A Vietnam soldier's service
Trout Valley, IL
Gary Peacock served July 1968 to April 1971 when he was honorably discharged. He served with 25th infantry from Jan. 10,..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Staff Sgt. Wesley F. Celius, Merrill's Marauders
Cookeville, TN
My dad, Staff Sgt. Wesley F. Celius, was one of 2,997 combat veteran troops who volunteered for Merrill's Marauders. He..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Some serve who don't fight
Slingerlands, NY
My father was drafted in 1943 at 32. His civilian employment was as a certified public accountant. He was sent..
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OTHER
Helping to rebuild after Superstorm Sandy
South Amboy, NJ
The South Amboy American Legion post needs help to rebuild its building that was destroyed during Superstorm Sandy. Please take..
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HONOR GUARD
Honoring our falling comrade
Hughson, CA
Honor Guard services for Doug Severin (Korean War), by The Air Force Honor Guard Team. It took place at San..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Doctor at Bastogne
John T. Prior, MD was a medical officer trapped in Bastogne, Belgium with the 101st Airborne in December, 1944. This..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Mecklenburg County (Va.) Veterans Memorial
Clarksville, VA
This memorial is dedicated to all who gave their lives in service to their country from Mecklenburg County, Va., from..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My time in the U.S. Air Force
Kalispell, MT
After graduating from Grand Junction High School in June 1964, I received notification for induction physical in August. Considering all..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Family traces military history back to World War I
Nampa, ID
My great-uncle, Isaac Jacob (I.J.) Harvey, lies at rest beneath a simple, white cross in Arlington National Cemetery. He fell..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Our family tree is camouflaged
Petersburg, MI
I do genealogy, and my daughter always jokes and says our family tree is camouflaged. It is true that we..
3,146 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Monument Park memorial, Chicago
Chicago, IL
Every Veterans Day and Memorial Day, Edison Park Post 541 in Chicago holds an American Legion ceremony at Monument Park..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Edison Park Post 541 (Chicago) TV interview
Chicago, IL
In 2006 Edison Park Post 541 of Chicago was interviewed on public television. The interview was done live and a..
2,630 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A Visit to Margraten
He forgot how to read. It wasn’t until later that he connected the cause — the shock of his uncle..
3,508 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Army topographic surveyor
Fairfield, OH
I served from October 1966 until October 1969 as a 82D20 topographic surveyor, with a 13-month tour in Korea with..
3,307 views
FAMILY LEGACY
All wars
Valatie, NY
My fourth-great-grandfather served as a captain of Connecticut volunteers during the French-Indian War. He participated in the Siege of Lewisboro,..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Every branch!
Hurricane, WV
In the limited amount of family history I have delved into, I have found family members in every branch of..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Legion Riders help remove wreaths from Great Lakes National Cemetery
Southfield, MI
On Saturday, Jan. 24, members of the American Legion Riders, Auxiliary, SAL, and post members of Frank Wendland Post 253,..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Generations that served/some who gave all
Riverhead, NY
Great-uncle: Frank Branigan, World War I, U.S. Army, killed in action in France. Second cousin: Roy Hydecker, World War II, U.S...
2,603 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Long line of Army
Phoenix, AZ
I had heard stories of my grandfather in World War I. My father and his brothers served in World War..
2,708 views
FAMILY LEGACY
CW5 (ret.) James E. Revels Sr.
Columbia, SC
CW5 (ret.) James E. Revels served 37 years in the regular Army. His specialty was in logistics and he was..
3,566 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Time in uniform
Damascus, OR
Three years, 11 months, 6 days, U.S. Air Force. Thirty years, U.S. Navy Reserve. Retired with rank of captain; this..
2,823 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My time in the Marine Corps as a recruit becoming a Marine
Dallas, TX
The drill instructors made a big impression on me. The DIs wanted to find the weak links in the platoon..
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