Welcome
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.
Be In the Know
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Beginning in July, for your dining pleasure, LCW
Post 1 is starting a monthly Saturday Night Dinner, scheduled
for the
third Saturday of the month. Legionnaire and Chef, Michael Gropper, will
be preparing “summer fare” for July
and August. The menu will change
every month. The proceeds from these dinners will be earmarked for
Veterans
programs, which also assists the Veterans in the Culinary Arts
Boot Camp program, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
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
