Sign in
Browse By Category
Share Your Story
FAMILY LEGACY
Generations
Crystal River, FL
In my family we have had five generations in the Navy. My grandfather, Canadian Navy; my father, Canadian Navy; myself,..
3,843 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Fred A. Hedlund returns from the Pacific in 1945
Chicago, IL
Chief Fred A. Hedlund returned to get married on July 14, 1945, to Miss Eleanor V. Anderson of Chicago.
3,134 views
OTHER
Congressional Gold Medal awarded to 65th Infantry Regiment “Borinqueneers” of Puerto Rico
Orlando, FL
On June 10, 2014, history was made for the 65th Infantry Regiment, nicknamed the “Borinqueneers,” hailing from Puerto Rico. President..
7,233 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A Line in the Sand
A line in the Sand is a story of Patriotism, love for country, dedication to duty, mental and physical sacrifice..
3,443 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Between the bumps
Modesto, CA
I sort of think of my time in the Army as being between the bumps. I went in in April..
3,458 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Right next door to the Arizona
Modesto, CA
I remember when I was a kid and my mom told me that my uncle Glenn (Reddick) was assigned to..
2,982 views
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..
3,038 views
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..
2,694 views
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..
3,511 views
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..
4,849 views
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..
3,016 views
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..
3,884 views
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..
3,084 views
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,..
5,206 views
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,..
3,284 views
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..
3,690 views
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..
3,075 views
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..
2,986 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..
4,079 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..
4,543 views
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..
4,080 views
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..
4,079 views
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..
3,144 views
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..
3,590 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..
3,848 views
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..
3,085 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..
4,094 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..
3,712 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,..
3,220 views
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..
3,054 views
« first
‹ previous
…
245
246
247
…
next ›
last »
