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The American Legion - Veterans Serving Veterans
Since its founding in 1919, the 2.7 million-member
American Legion is the nation's preeminent service organization for
veterans of the U.S. armed forces, including active duty, National Guard
and Reserves, and their families. A powerful voice for veterans in
Washington, The American Legion drafted the original GI Bill and was
instrumental in establishing the agency that today is the federal
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Leo Thomas Leyden
Leo Thomas Leyden, the first Denver man to be killed in action, was born in Denver and lived here most of his life. He was educated in the public schools and in the Denver University.
Marcellus Holmes Chiles
Marcellus Holmes Chiles was another Denver boy who paid the supreme sacrifice, having been a member of Company A, 356th Infantry, 89th Division. He died on November 5th, 1918, from wounds received in action in the Argonne. He was designated as one of the one hundred heroes of the World War.
John Hunter Wickersham
John Hunter Wickersham was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. 3, 1890. He came to Denver when a small boy and received his education in Denver.
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LET’S HAVE A SOCK-TOBER
During October (and September), please bring in some packages of new socks
for our Sock-tober event!
In
recognition of this, your special day, Post 1 will not be serving lunch
from the menu or during regular hours. Instead, there will be
a Pig
Roast from 2-4 p.m. after a special memorial/recognition service. Please
join us if you can. We would love to see you.
Attention On Deck
National Convention
The American Legion’s 102nd National Convention will take place in
Phoenix, Arizona, August 27 – September 2, 2021.
3 Things You can Do.....
1. Volunteer
2. Attend Monthly Meetings
3. Recruit New Members
