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I just joined ALR in Rushford MN about a month ago and this CLUB is AWESOME and a GREAT bunch of Guys n Girls an I couldn't be happier to be a part of such a GREAT dedicated group of people. I look forward to serving the Legion and the Club now and in the Future and the Rides are great too!- Johannes Kestner

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Charles Marshall family

I am Charles R. Marshall, a biographer, who served in the Alaskan Air Command in the Korean War. My support group was assigned to Ladd Air Force Base, Fairbanks, Alaska. I..

Married couple served in Second World War, at home and abroad

My parents are both World War II veterans. They married a few months before my father entered active duty in 1942. My father, Roy Carletti, is 92 years old. He served..

Lovelady Gap

My ancestor, Thomas Lovelady, was an enlisted man in both the North Carolina and South Carolina militias during the Revolutionary War, at Guilford Courthouse and the Battle of the Cowpens...

Esphorst Family Military History

My great-great-grandfather, Caspar Esphorst, served in the Enrolled Missouri Militia for the Union Army in the Civil War. My grandfather, George H. Esphorst, served with the 35th Division, 1st Infantry, Company..

Sounding taps for a World War II Marine vet

My father, Ralph Eugene Riley, was a decorated Marine who was wounded in action on Sept. 15, 1944, at the Battle of Peleliu (which took place on what is now..

My Wife's Great Uncle

His name is John R. Glod. He was born Jan. 3, 1944, and served in Vietnam where he was injured and lost his full eye, but still has one left..

The Lamchick Family

My father, Howard E. Proper Lamchick served in the Army of Occupation during World War II. ..

Why I Served

Growing up as most boys do playing army and raising cane throughout the neighborhood. The military was always visable as all branches had members at one time or the other...

The Henderson / McKnitt Family Military Service

My sister appointed me family historian, on Marco Island, FL in 1999. She said, “You have to do something besides hang out as a beach bum and chase ladies.” Now..

Plaisted Family Service

The Plaisted family has had a family member in every war ,since Roger Plaisted whom was killed by indians in Maine, to my service during Desert Storm. My grandfather Lawrence..

Thank God for the Military

My Grandfather fought in France in WW1 My Father was an Army POW ,captured in the Battle of the Bulge. While being a POW in 4 different camps,he escaped twice,and was..

Three Generations of Legionnaires

I've followed my family legacy in being a Legionnaire. My grandfather, Boyd W. Stone, Sr. was a veteran of WW I (2nd Div.) and WW II (2nd Military Railway Service..

Family Tradition - Serving in the United States Navy

My Dad, Ross Charles Tench married my Mom (Margaret) in 1938 and had a beautiful baby girl on their anniversary in 1939. Another baby girl..

Humble offspring, Military family since 1750 in the USA

The rich heritage shared by the Isenberg family members, who are humble offspring of generations of Patriots, includes being direct descendants of “Sir Robert the Bruse”, the last King of..

Rubio Family

Dear American Legion, My name is Joe Rubio and I’m writing in response to your notice in April’s magazine reference shared feelings of people who have proudly served in the U.S...

Beavers family

I am a proud member of Post 107 in Soddy-Daisy, Tenn. I wake up thankful every day for the generations before me who served this country and kept us safe...

Kallgren family

I am a 59-year member of The American Legion. My dad was a World War I wounded veteran, and very proud to be a Legionnaire. He was a past commander..

Brochetti family

John Brochetti came back from his service in the 1940s to help establish Cosgrove Post 523 in Rural Valley, Pa. John – or “Spy,” as most know him – worked..

Goodwin/Highley family

We are a multigenerational military family with many years spent serving veterans through The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary. My grandfather, C.E. Harkness, was too young to fight..

Budahazy/Stoddard family

My family is very active at Frank P. Dorris Post 145 in Douglasville, Ga. My father, Robert Budahazy, is a retired Vietnam Air Force veteran. He is senior vice commander..