SL-1 Memorial
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

SL-1 Memorial

Arco, ID
Someone once said you die twice. Once when you stop breathing, and the other when your name is spoken for..
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Legionnaire making a difference through prosthetic devices
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Legionnaire making a difference through prosthetic devices

Robert R. Barron has lectured on disguises and custom prosthetics at CIA Headquarters, the National Reconnaissance Office, and other government..
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Remember Me
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Remember Me

I am a published author and poet. A couple of years ago I was asked by a Massachusetts's veteran's..
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Gen. Joseph Warren "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell
WWII STORY

Gen. Joseph Warren "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell

Ocean Springs, MS
Gen. Joseph Warren "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell was a U.S. Army general who served in the China Burma India theater during..
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Chosin breakout, cont.
OUR KOREAN WAR STORY

Chosin breakout, cont.

Sioux City, IA
See also http://www.legiontown.org/korean-war-story/8781/chosin-breakout. This is a story about Army Cpl. Nile Marsh. a survivor from Task Force Faith who made it..
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Three 2022 Virginia Boys State graduates honored
BOYS STATE

Three 2022 Virginia Boys State graduates honored

Virginia Beach, VA
American Legion Post 110 of Virginia Beach, Va., presented certificates and medals to three Catholic High School students who completed..
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American Legion Post 110 Boys State coordinator honored
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American Legion Post 110 Boys State coordinator honored

Virginia Beach, VA
Wendell E. Parker, American Legion Post 110's Boys State coordinator, was honored with Virginia Senate Resolution No. 30 on July..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES

Scott County Post 24's first commander

Georgetown, KY
On his birthday, July 11,1918, he was leading an attack across a wheat field at Sossions, France, when a German..
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The Vietnam Vet
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

The Vietnam Vet

Today a hero is born, And tomorrow he will be sworn. Only to endure his nation's scorn. Yet he will move on..
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Malta Bend Memorial Post 558 installs officers for 2023
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Malta Bend Memorial Post 558 installs officers for 2023

Malta Bend, MO
Malta Bend Memorial Post 558 held their officer installation at the regular business meeting July 18. 7th District Commander..
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American Legion Youth Corps
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American Legion Youth Corps

Estancia, NM
Albert Lovato, Department of New Mexico District 3 adjutant and SAL commander of Post 22 In early April 2022, I..
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’66 Dodge Dart reveals Battle of the Bulge mystery. Who were these American GIs?
WWII STORY

’66 Dodge Dart reveals Battle of the Bulge mystery. Who were these American GIs?..

Saint Louis, MO
In 2015 I sold my 1966 Dodge Dart to Francois Jacques “Frank” Groff in Luxembourg. During WWII, Frank’s mother’s family..
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Follow-up to "He was a good friend"
OUR KOREAN WAR STORY

Follow-up to "He was a good friend"

Lexington, KY
My recent article in the July issue of The American Legion Magazine (http://www.legiontown.org/korean-war-story/8819/my-good-friend-bob) had a very pleasant and surprising result...
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Completing the mission: "Obligation to the community"
VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA

Completing the mission: "Obligation to the community"

Florence, NJ
Florence Township, N.J., Girl Scout Troop 21513 had a mission. That mission was to get the funds necessary to build..
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Secret mission to Korea
OUR KOREAN WAR STORY

Secret mission to Korea

I was on Guam for about two years when I decided that I needed a vacation. There was nowhere..
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25 Division Artillery, WW II
WWII STORY

25 Division Artillery, WW II

Ocean Springs, MS
My dad, N.J. Eckert, was a member of the greatest generation who fought for our freedom. He was on one..
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CAPT, CHC, USN (ret.)
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

CAPT, CHC, USN (ret.)

As I watched her approach, my pulse quickened. In my mind, I recited what I would say to her...
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Air Force Master Sgt. Clyde Moore served three separate tours of duty in Vietnam
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Air Force Master Sgt. Clyde Moore served three separate tours of duty in Vietnam

I am an 83-year-old Vietnam veteran. I served three separate tours of duty in Vietnam. I joined the U.S. Air..
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"All Present and Accounted For"
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

"All Present and Accounted For"

Hellgate Press, located in Ashland, Ore., announced yesterday that Steven Craig's book "All Present and Accounted For" was the No...
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Fred Brock Post 828 recognized for 100 percent membership, Post History Narrative
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Fred Brock Post 828 recognized for 100 percent membership, Post History Narrative

Austin, TX
AUSTIN, Texas – (July 16, 2022) – Five delegates from Fred Brock American Legion Post 828, District 20, located on..
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Memorial Day surprise at Dallas, Pa., Post 672
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Memorial Day surprise at Dallas, Pa., Post 672

Dallas, PA
I want to share a surprise painting that Morag Michael (my wife) presented to our Legion post (Daddow-Isaacs 672, Dallas,..
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The Korea wartime story of Paul Reilly
OUR KOREAN WAR STORY

The Korea wartime story of Paul Reilly

Madison, WI
The Korean conflict started when I was in high school. Seven of my best friends joined the Air Force. Upon..
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Memorial dedication of Bethel Honor Roll Monument
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Memorial dedication of Bethel Honor Roll Monument

Locke's Mills, ME
Maine history was made as well as preserved in the mountain village of Bethel on Memorial Day 2022. Members of..
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PA Legion Riders celebrate 101-year-old WWII veteran Sam Worley
LEGION RIDERS

PA Legion Riders celebrate 101-year-old WWII veteran Sam Worley

Chambersburg, PA
In mid-June, 11 different Pennsylvania ALR chapters came together to celebrate the 101st birthday of local Chambersburg Post 46 member..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

For My Guys in 1-C

For My Guys in 1-C I want to take you away. I want to make it all okay. I want your eyes..
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My brother’s Korean War story
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My brother’s Korean War story

Worthington, OH
My only brother, William R. Gaeuman, was a year and a half older than me. While still in high school,..
1,765 views
Military working dogs/first responder dogs
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Military working dogs/first responder dogs

Cumming, GA
A statue monument with plaque recognizing canines that have served in the U.S. armed services and with first responders was..
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Award of Honorary Life Membership member of Springfield Post 176
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Award of Honorary Life Membership member of Springfield Post 176

Springfield, VA
Award of an Honorary Life Membership to a member of Springfield Post 176 requires a Legionnaire of proven leadership ability..
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Remembering
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Remembering

Smithfield, RI
On Monday, July 18, members of Balfour-Cole Post 64, Smithfield, R.I., paused to honor and remember Alexander M. Balfour, one..
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Korea, 1966-1969
OUR KOREAN WAR STORY

Korea, 1966-1969

Norman, OK
I enlisted in 1967. After receiving my Military Occupational Skill (MOS) I was sent to Korea, a tactical unit. I..
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