I Am the American Legion

Pierre Harper

“My joy comes from helping those who are the Legion – the Legionnaires ... helping them at Legion College and teaching them the things we do
to support veterans.”

Branch of Service: Marine Corps

Years: 1998-2003

MOS: 0431 Embarkation Chief

Rank at discharge: Corporal (E-4)

Decorations:

• Naval Achievement Medal
• Good Conduct Medal
• Naval Unit Commendation
• Naval Unit Citation
• National Defense Medal

American Legion Post:
Bennett-Wells Post 1780, Buffalo, N.Y.

Number of Years in the Legion: Five

Offices:

• New York Boys State governor (1997)
• Post 1780 commander (2008-2011)
• County vice commander (2010-present)
• County Boys State chairman (2008-present) 
• New York American Legion College instructor (2009-present) 
• National Foreign Relations Council vice chairman (2010, 2012)
• 100th Anniversary Observance Committee (2011-present)
• National American Legion College facilitator