It is the nation's largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service-members and veterans.
The first efforts to organize in Logan County came in August 1919, when area servicemen banded together to form a local post. Former Major E.K. Campbell called the meeting to order and gave the men present an idea of what a temporary organization might involve. Fred Hamilton was chosen to act as temporary chairman and Joseph
The first efforts to organize in Logan County came in August 1919, when area servicemen banded together to form a local post. Former Major E.K. Campbell called the meeting to order and gave the men present an idea of what a temporary organization might involve. Fred Hamilton was chosen to act as temporary chairman and Joseph Cooke as temporary secretary.
Those in attendance signed a petition for a charter, which was forwarded to state headquarters, approved and then sent on to national headquarters in New York. The group also decided to name the post after Harold R. Kerr, the first Bellefontaine serviceman killed in World War I. He served with the Marines and died in action in June 1918, near Chateau Thierry, France. The post’s charter, carrying the signatures of 32 individuals, was approved and received in Bellefontaine in October 1919.
The Legionnaire (Veteran) meeting is held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM. The meeting is open to all members of the Post. If you are a Veteran that would like to join the Legion, please come to the meeting.
The Sons of the American Legion (SAL) meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5:30 PM. All SAL Squadron 173 members are w
The Legionnaire (Veteran) meeting is held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM. The meeting is open to all members of the Post. If you are a Veteran that would like to join the Legion, please come to the meeting.
The Sons of the American Legion (SAL) meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5:30 PM. All SAL Squadron 173 members are welcome to join the meeting.
The Auxiliary meets on the 1st Monday of the Month at 5:30 PM, All Auxiliary 173 members are invited to come to the meeting.
Any person shall be eligible for membership in The American Legion who was a member of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, or the Space Force of the United States (this includes the Reserves, National Guard, & Merchant Marines) and assigned to duty at some time during any of the following periods:
The current eligibility period from is from December 1941 – Present, and includes the current war campaigns. All current active duty military are eligible for membership.
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