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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..
2,866 views
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..
3,933 views
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..
3,437 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..
2,902 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..
3,855 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..
3,555 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..
2,885 views
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,..
3,291 views
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...
2,834 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..
2,981 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..
3,847 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..
3,081 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..
2,497 views
FAMILY LEGACY
The Farrow family
Nokomis, FL
My name is John Farrow, and I am proud of my family and extended families' service to the USA. My..
3,035 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Lannings in the military
Xenia, OH
My father served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945 time as a medic; his brother John served during..
3,447 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Legion post helps a veteran in need take flight
Vista, CA
Decades ago, when I received a fateful call that my mother might not survive a critical surgery, my heart stopped...
4,074 views
SUPPORT FOR POST-9/11 VETERANS
Keiser University partners with American Legion Post 183
Orlando, FL
Keiser University and American Legion Post 183 in Fern Park, Florida, worked together to bring a much needed asset to..
4,120 views
LEGION RIDERS
Oklahoma Riders have successful poker run
Ponca City, OK
Nearly 200 car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts turned out on Jan. 24 to participate in the seventh annual American Legion..
3,569 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Give your Parents a Standing Ovation by Dr Gybrilla Ballard-Blakes
This is a resource Guide for care giving, a must read.
3,646 views
POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS
Legion hall represents 450 years of St. Augustine military history
St. Augustine, FL
By George Gardner, former mayor, St. Augustine In more than 450 years of continuous occupation since its founding Sept. 8, 1565,..
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