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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..
3,657 views
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..
4,309 views
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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Military Children's Appreciation Ball
Orange, CA
April is Children & Youth Month and has also been declared the Month of the Military Child. Over 200..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Troop Shipment
Newport Beach, CA
Over 160 boxes were packed by Newport Harbor Auxiliary Unit 291 to our Troops overseas on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Hundreds..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Arlington Veterans Memorial
Arlington, SD
American Legion Post 42 has been very busy this past year with a very aggressive fund raiser and construction of..
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POST 284 HOST 14th ANNUAL LAW & ORDER BANQUET
Belleview, FL
On Friday April 19, 2013 American Legion Post 284 Belleview, Fl held its 14th Annual Law Officer & Firefighter Awards..
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