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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Story of a young tank commander
Columbia, SC
Korean War Story of James R. Henegar, colonel (retired) [deceased 11/16/2019] The following is a submission in response to the American..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
My time in Korea
Lake City, FL
I was in the 11th grade when on Jan. 19, 1951, some friends and I went over to Jacksonville, Fla.,..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
My Korean story
Indianapolis, IN
I was a young man in 1949, just graduated from high school and facing what to do to prepare myself..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Strange bedfellows
Anna Maria, FL
Time is passing by so quickly. Before I forget, I want to tell you a story that has been lost..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
The worst day of my life
Clovis, CA
it was Sept 11, 1951. I was a Cpl. in Charlie Co of 1-7; this day turned out to be..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Chosin breakout
Sioux City, IA
43-year-old RA CPL Nile H. Marsh, Headquarters Battery, 57th Field Artillery Battalion, was a rifleman stationed at the northern inlet..
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OTHER
Are Legion Family units integral to the success and longevity of American Legion posts?..
Grand Haven, MI
Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post 28 in Grand Haven, Mich., recently celebrated 103 years of serving veterans, veterans’ families..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Department of Georgia 1st District comes together in time of need
Midway, GA
It was one month ago today that the sounds of two deadly tornadoes were rampaging their way through the small..
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POST TREASURES
World War II veteran turns 103
Ridgefield, WA
William "Lucky" Mullins is the oldest living WWII veteran in our post. We were honored to host a birthday celebration..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
How to pass an IG inspection
Virginia Beach, VA
This was a discussion with my uncle, CWO Raymond Nelson, who served in Korea; I myself was an Army reservist...
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OTHER
Indiana Military Vehicle Preservation Association "Salute to the Troops" Rally
Portland, IN
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Family service
Forks, WA
They were typical Minnesota boys, the oldest and next-oldest of six children. Their dad was a millwright at a local..
1,356 views
OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Passover in Korea
Round Rock, TX
I am a second-generation Legion member. My enlistment was because of the pride I had in my father's service. Ralph..
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OTHER
Veteran-owned small business spotlighted nationally
Prescott, AZ
Service, Sacrifice, Duty, Honor, Integrity. Words that are ingrained into our being the day we begin service to our country...
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Leonard S. Wheatly of Stillwater, Okla., fights in Korea 28 days before he is..
Stillwater, OK
Leonard S. Wheatly, an Oklahoma Army officer in Korea in the early days of that war, spent 27 years..
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OTHER
American Legion Williamsburg (Va.) Post 39 fundraiser
Williamsburg, VA
I would like to share a picture of our annual fundraiser in Williamsburg, Va. This fundraiser helps raise funds to..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
The "other" Korean War veterans
Yucaipa, CA
I was 18 years old in 1945, the year World War II was coming to a close. I was called..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Legionnaires helping Legionnaires in the 20th District, Department of Texas
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (May 1, 2022) – Members of the military volunteer for service, and once that service is complete,..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 506 celebrates 75th anniversary
Crowley, LA
At a ceremony conducted at Crowley City Hall on April 28, 2022, Doris “Dorie” Miller Post 506 of The American..
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WWII STORY
This is the story of young love: a girl named Eva and a boy..
Johnston, RI
At 18 years old, Anthony "Tony" DiNitto joined the U.S. Navy in 1943, leaving behind his sweetheart Eva Giarruso. Tony..
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100 MILES
100 Miles for Hope 2022
Havelock, NC
Today, Apr. 29, Ned and Judy from NC Post and Auxiliary Unit 24 completed this year's 100-mile walk.
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
75-Year Membership Certificates
Lewistown, MT
On March 24, 2022, officers of American Legion Post 16 in Lewistown, Mont. presented two 75-Year Membership Certificates to 94-year-old..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
SAL Detachment of New Jersey runs "Cookies for our Vets" program
Belleville, NJ
Sweet dreams are made of this … The Sons of The American Legion (SAL) Detachment of New Jersey Children &..
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OTHER
Iwo Jima survivor meets grandson of Woody Williams at Iwo Jima Monument in Connecticut..
Bristol, CT
On April 23, 2022, the Connecticut Gold Star Family Memorial Monument was dedicated in Berlin. The day before the..
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100 MILES
A challenging New Year’s resolution
Cambridge, MA
In recent years, I had stopped making New Year’s resolutions because I never followed through with them. In fact, I..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
The relationship of Memorial Day and our flag to those who served
Overton , NE
I see her everywhere and she sees me. Every time we meet I still want to instinctively bring my hand..
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LEGION RIDERS
Posts 178 and 321 ALRs ride to honor Medal of Honor recipients
Frisco, TX
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Shoemaker post burns U.S. flags with honor
The Shoemaker post becomes second in nation to construct memorial site for the interment of retired flag ashes, after Alabama..
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OTHER
Post 178 Legionnaires register new voters at Memorial High School
Frisco, TX
Recently, two Post 178 members visited the Memorial High School campus to register young voters. David Break (U.S. Army retired)..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
"Laid to Rest?"
LAID TO REST? Michael P. Mallardi Author, long-standing and dear parishioner. Once brilliant on a field of blue, Stars wane that once shone true. Eroded..
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