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the Courthouse square in Cambridge, Ohio
Cambridge, OH
I don't think that any town honors its veterans like Cambridge, Ohio. It has the World War I Gun, statues..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My service to the United States of America
cambridge, OH
I entered the U.S. Air Force under the opposition of my mother - Oh, she was angry! However, I stood..
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FAMILY LEGACY
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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OTHER
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..
4,081 views
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..
4,172 views
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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OTHER
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..
4,465 views
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..
4,318 views
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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OTHER
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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OTHER
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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