News Longtime NECman Christoffersen passes away The World War II combat veteran served as an NECman for Utah for nearly a half century. Jun 02, 2020 Jun 02, 2020
News Legion provides written statement for suicide prevention hearing The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs held a hearing Jan. 29 on the veteran suicide epidemic. Jan 29, 2020 Jan 29, 2020
News Dedicated Legionnaire, longtime Americanism chairman Joseph Caouette passes away Caouette was a 68-year member of American Legion Post 47 in Rollinsford, N.H., and an active member of the organization at all levels. Dec 28, 2018 Dec 28, 2018
News Past National Chaplain Rev. Jerome Fortenberry passes away The longtime Legionnaire and ANAVICUS member was 90. Nov 07, 2016 Nov 07, 2016
News A great man, soldier has passed John William Vessey Jr. was a World War II, Vietnam battlefield hero and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Aug 23, 2016 Aug 23, 2016
News 'Very highly respected' commander, Legionnaire H.F. "Sparky" Gierke was the first Vietnam veteran to lead The American Legion as national commander; he passed away Aug. 7. Aug 08, 2016 Aug 08, 2016
News 'Never a stranger to anyone' Past National Commander Thomas P. Cadmus remembered for passion for Legion, dignity in which he treated all he met. Jul 27, 2016 Jul 27, 2016
News Doolittle Raiders member David Thatcher passes Thatcher, who was one of the last two surviving members, died at 94 years old. Jun 23, 2016 Jun 23, 2016
A lifetime of determination, perseverance Vietnam War pilot and longtime Legionnaire Alfred G. “Fred” Platt remembered for “working hard and playing hard.” Apr 21, 2016 Apr 21, 2016
News National Chaplain Kelley passes away Dr. Kelley was appointed national chaplain of The American Legion on Sept. 3 during the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. Apr 11, 2016 Apr 11, 2016
News Longtime Illinois adjutant, Legion Rider passes away Terry Woodburn served 15 years as the state adjutant and was involved with the Legacy Run from its beginning 10 years ago. Jun 26, 2015 Jun 26, 2015
News Legion ‘champion’ Pete Wheeler passes away at age 92 The Georgia Legionnaire served veterans for more than six decades. Apr 21, 2015 Apr 21, 2015
News Doolittle Raiders lose another of their own Edward Saylor, a Legionnaire, participated in the legendary raid of Tokyo during a critical time in World War II. Only three other Raiders survive. Jan 30, 2015 Jan 30, 2015
News Legion salutes former Illinois lawmaker Lane Evans, who fought for Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange, is remembered by Legion as an ally in Congress. Nov 07, 2014 Nov 07, 2014
News 'Missed for a long time by a lot of us' Longtime Legionnaire Jerry Hedrick is remembered as a man with a big heart and a love for his family, country and The American Legion. Sep 02, 2014 Sep 02, 2014
News Longtime NECman Jerry Hedrick passes away North Carolina Legionnaire passes away unexpectedly Aug. 25 during national convention. Aug 26, 2014 Aug 26, 2014
News Navajo Code Talker dies at 93 Chester Nez was the last surviving member of the original 29 code talkers. Jun 05, 2014 Jun 05, 2014
News Renowned actor, veteran and Legionnaire remembered Mickey Rooney passed away Sunday in his Los Angeles home at the age of 93. Apr 08, 2014 Apr 08, 2014
News Past National Commander Pedro passes away The longtime Department of New York adjutant had been a member of The American Legion for nearly 70 years. Jan 11, 2014 Jan 11, 2014
News Legion says goodbye to war hero, baseball icon World War II veteran, MLB pitcher and former national Legion Baseball director Lou Brissie passes away. Nov 26, 2013 Nov 26, 2013
