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Family Ties
citrus Heights, CA
The youngest in my father's family served in the Navy and I remember asking my uncle how he liked it...
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Ron Shoemaker of Water Oaks Veterans Club
Belleview, FL
On May 1, 2013, Ron Shoemaker presented a check to Post 284 Commander Larry Deal. The check was from proceeds..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Families in Service to their Country.
Mansfield, OH
D-Day, June 6, 1944, Omaha Beach, Normandy. Staff Sgt. Robert Brant, U.S. Army, started his journey across France and..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Charles Marshall family
Sacramento, CA
I am Charles R. Marshall, a biographer, who served in the Alaskan Air Command in the Korean War. My support..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Married couple served in Second World War, at home and abroad
Bessemer, PA
My parents are both World War II veterans. They married a few months before my father entered active duty in..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Lovelady Gap
Shelby, OH
My ancestor, Thomas Lovelady, was an enlisted man in both the North Carolina and South Carolina militias during the Revolutionary..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Esphorst Family Military History
Swiss, MO
My great-great-grandfather, Caspar Esphorst, served in the Enrolled Missouri Militia for the Union Army in the Civil War. My grandfather, George..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Sounding taps for a World War II Marine vet
Laplata, MD
My father, Ralph Eugene Riley, was a decorated Marine who was wounded in action on Sept. 15, 1944, at the..
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FAMILY LEGACY
My Wife's Great Uncle
Philadelphia, PA
His name is John R. Glod. He was born Jan. 3, 1944, and served in Vietnam where he was injured..
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FAMILY LEGACY
The Lamchick Family
New London , CT
My father, Howard E. Proper Lamchick served in the Army of Occupation ..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Thank You
Deltona, FL
I’ve wanted to say thank you for some time now. In my Marine Corps travels, I’ve buried veterans, retirees and..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Why I Served
birmingham, AL
Growing up as most boys do playing army and raising cane throughout the neighborhood. The military was always visable as..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
From Boys State to World War II and then to Korea
Omaha, NE
JOHN DICKINSON A longtime member of American Legion Post 1 of Omaha, Neb., John Dickinson started his Legion affiliation..
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FAMILY LEGACY
The Henderson / McKnitt Family Military Service
Floridatown, FL
My sister appointed me family historian, on Marco Island, FL in 1999. She said, “You have to do something besides..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
EARNEST DARE CAMPBELL
BUNKIE, , LA
ENLISTED AT BARKSDALE AIR BASE SEPT. 17, 1940. DISCHARGED AT CAMP SHELBY OCT. 5, 1945, AS S/SGT. LEFT FOR AUSTRALIA..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Edward Bailey PB2Y Plane Captian
Bagdad, FL
ED’S STORY SLOW HAND ED - A WW II PLANE CAPTAIN VERBAL INTERVIEW OCTOBER 9TH TO November 16, 2012 USING..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Poppy Season!
Newport Beach, CA
Unit 291 in Southern California sends poppies to each of our American Legion family members (Legionnaires, Auxiliary, Sons of the..
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The Veteran
Littleton, CO
Back in 2002, I was the keynote speaker at a Veterans Day function. There were about 300+ in attendance. As..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Bringing New Knowledge to the South Pacific
West Lafayette, IN
Bringing New Knowledge to the South Pacific By William Sabel I was instrumental in introducing watermelons to..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
A parachute match determines who's boss
Newport Beach, CA
I have many experiences very unusual in nature, but here is one I shall never forget: I joined the Navy in..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
The story of one military family who served in WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam
Titusville, FL
I’d like to begin with my family’s military service history: My uncles Roscoe and Sterling Mathews served in France during World..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Plaisted Family Service
Mount Vernon, ME
The Plaisted family has had a family member in every war ,since Roger Plaisted whom was killed by indians in..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Awarded the Purple Heart and DFC
Highlands Ranch, CO
For Heroism in Combat: Vargas, John A For heroism while participating in aerial flight, Specialist Four, John..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Bruckenthal-Cann Post 385 Honors Hero
Pembroke Pines, FL
At our April meeting Post member Irwin Baron was awarded the American Legion Heroism Award for saving the life of..
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Davie Heritage Parade
Davie, FL
Members of Bruckentahl-Cann Post 385 proudly marched to help celebrate the Town of Davie's unique heritage in the 76th annual..
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Bruckenthal-Cann Post 385 Presents Plaque
Pembroke Pines, FL
Post 385 presented manager Tolga Ece of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza with a plaque for his continued support of the..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Highest civilian award presented by the Pembroke Pines Fire Chief
Pembroke Pines, FL
On February 20, 2013, Bruckenthal-Cann Post 385 member Irwin B. Baron was presented with the Phoenix Award, the highest civilian..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
50 Year Pin Awarded
Pembroke Pines, FL
Bruckenthal-Cann Post 385 member Larry Lehtonen was presented with a 50-year pin, and certificates from National and Post 385 during..
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BSA Troop 224 Fundraiser- Bruckenthal-Cann Post 385
Pembroke Pines, FL
BSA Troop 224's annual spaghetti fundraiser was held at St Edward's Church and was supported and attended by the post..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Thank God for the Military
Seville, OH
My Grandfather fought in France in WW1 My Father was an Army POW ,captured in the Battle of the Bulge. While..
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