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FAMILY LEGACY
The Bugler, 32nd Division, World War I
Oklahoma City, OK
In the summer of 1917, entering World War I was unavoidable by the United States. The German U-boat submarine assault..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Army court reporter witnesses the Indian independence movement
Philadelphia, PA
At the tail-end of World War II, JAG court reporter Tom Hickey took a ship to India, a country at..
4,751 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Michigan family serves at home, abroad and as Legionnaires
St. Clair, MI
Barbara Lawrence Doerr met Jack more than 60 years ago - she had been a cadet nurse who graduated when..
4,406 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
'This is a real recruiter for the Legion'
Battle Creek, MI
After leaving the DEC meeting in Lansing for the drive back home to Battle Creek, I stopped at Eaton/Greenawalt-Flaherty Post..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Korean War medic risks life and limb to protect fellow soldiers
Cape May, NJ
As the battle for the T-Bone Hill area began in North Korea, former Staff Sgt. Patrick “King” Sbarra, who served..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Veterans work together to raise unique memorial, funds
Montrose, MI
What began as an artist's tribute to his late father-in-law, a Korean War POW, is growing into a community veterans..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
80-year-old veteran still serving
Akron, OH
I enlisted into the U.S. Navy on my 17th birthday. I was sworn in at Columbus, Ohio, and received my..
4,533 views
FAMILY LEGACY
A remarkable continuation
Duxbury, MA
The following ran as an editorial in the July 24 Duxbury (Mass.) Clipper. The author is a longtime newspaper columnist..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Ralph Bartels, World War II veteran
Lansing, IA
I was born in Maynard, Iowa, and graduated from Maynard High School. I enlisted in the U.S. Army on March..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Vietnam veteran is finally home
Jasper, IN
I was born in Waukon, Iowa, and graduated from high school in my hometown of Lansing, Iowa. After completing air..
6,164 views
LEGION RIDERS
15th District Oratorical Contest 2013
Tampa, FL
The American Legion Department of Florida, 15th District, held its annual “High School Oratorical Scholarship Program – A Constitutional Speech..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
15th District attends Florida bill-signing
Tampa, FL
Several members of the 15th District (Tampa area) accompanied the Department of Florida commander in attendance at the Monday, July..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Gardening in the South Pacific during WWII
West Lafayette, IN
By William Sabel I was instrumental in introducing watermelons to the natives on a lonely South..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Unit 291 folds pocket flags for troops
Newport Beach, CA
Unit 291 Junior Auxiliary members got together on July 21, to prepare for the 491st Military Police Company's Deployment Ceremony..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Greece American Legion Post 468 honored by Joint Chiefs of Staff
Rochester, NY
I am writing to tell you about what my post has started and been recognized for by Gen. Martin E..
5,843 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
60th anniversary of Korean War armistice
Freeland, PA
July 27 is a day when there will be no parades, no picnics, no speeches and no flags displayed. But..
4,193 views
HONOR GUARD
Honor Guard member still going strong at age 92
Princeton, IL
Eugene “Geno” Ballatti is 92 years young and still participates in Honor Guard duties for the American Legion Post 125..
4,114 views
POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS
Post dedicates museum to the man behind its creation
Greenville, SC
The Cecil D. Buchanan American Legion Museum in Greenville, S.C., houses lots of artifacts - videos of World War II..
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OTHER
Heritage Days Parade - Two Harbors, Minn.
Two Harbors, MN
The last time I can remember The American Legion in a Heritage Days Parade, I was 9 and a Junior..
5,331 views
WHY I LOVE MY POST
WWII and Korea veterans honored at Post 291
Newport Beach, CA
Newport Harbor Post 291 honored our World War II and Korean War veteran members with a complimentary buffet luncheon. It..
5,470 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Loretto (Pa.) honors deceased veterans
Loretto, PA
Under a bright sunny sky people lined the streets of Loretto, Pa., to watch the annual parade and take in..
4,713 views
HONOR GUARD
WWII vet, 65-year member, still serves in honor guard
Mauston, WI
We have in our American Legion post a 65-year member named Don Wilde, who is in his 90s and is..
3,709 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Department of Idaho Legion Family donates to children with cancer
Idaho Falls, ID
The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary Department of Idaho makes $10,500 donation to Camp Magical Moments Cancer Camp for..
4,264 views
FAMILY LEGACY
A Pennsylvania family's history of service in both world wars and Korea
Pittsburgh, PA
My father, Peter J. Killmeyer, served in France during World War I with the 80th Blue Ridge Division. His best..
4,076 views
WHY I LOVE MY POST
Junior Activities for Auxiliary Unit 291
Newport Beach, CA
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 291 junior members met to prepare for the 491st MP CO's upcoming deployment ceremony. The juniors folded..
3,878 views
VOLUNTEERING
Huntsville American Legion Members Clown Around
Huntsville, AL
This is the story about 2 Vietnam veterans. The one I know the most about is me, the other one..
4,741 views
LEGION RIDERS
Minnesota Riders donate to Honor Flight
Winona, MN
Winona (Minn.) American Legion Riders at Legion Post 9 presented a $500 check on July 1, 2013, to Randy Eddy..
4,301 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
WWII intell vet remembers bright spot after Operation Dragoon
Mesa, AZ
As an aerial photo interpreter with the Army Air Corps, we had been photographing southern France for weeks, so we..
4,115 views
WHY I LOVE MY POST
San Diego Post 731 provides lunches to Embrace H3
San Diego, CA
Embrace H3, founded by Lemon Grove Squadron 201 member Sean Sheppard, is a nonprofit organization that partners with private industry,..
4,073 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
San Diego Post 731 recognizes 70-year member
San Diego, CA
At the recent installation of officers for Post 731 at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Willis Forman was recognized for..
3,992 views
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