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Tuesday, November 10, 2015
WW II Vet’s Stolen Medals Replaced
Lt. Andrew Doyle disappeared over the Pacific in 1944;
2 Purple Hearts stolen from only surviving sibling in a burglaryBROOKLYN — Congressman Dan Donovan (NY-11) joined Brig. Gen. William H. Graham at Fort Hamilton on Nov. 8 to present service medals to Ann Byrne — the only surviving sibling of Lieutenant Andrew Doyle, who disappeared over the Pacific Ocean while flying a combat mission in 1944. After remaining in Ms. Byrne’s possession for decades, Lt. Doyle’s medals, including two Purple Hearts, were stolen in a random burglary several years ago.
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Sunday, November 08, 2015
Thank a Veteran Every Day
By JAMES YERMAS
Commander
American Legion Department of New YorkEvery day should be Veterans Day, not just the annual Nov. 11th observance.
The debt America and Americans owe to veterans cannot be satisfied by an annual expression of gratitude and remembrance.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2015
2016 Mid-Winter Conference Is Jan. 22-24
The Department of New York’s Mid-Winter Conference takes place Jan. 22-24, 2016 at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center in Albany (Colonie).
Click here for information, including housing and dinner reservation forms.
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Legionnaire Promoted in NY Naval Militia
LATHAM, NY — Albany County American Legion Commander Robert A. Morisseau of Albany has been promoted to chief petty officer in the New York Naval Militia.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2015
National Commander Visits Western New York
American Legion National Commander Dale Barnett visited western New York Oct. 16-18 (swinging through the 8th, 7th and 6th Districts) . One of his first stops was in Batavia Friday, where he spoke with veterans at the VA Center.
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Monday, October 19, 2015
Senator Honors Legionnaire for WWII Service
BOLIVAR – Richard H. Monroe, past commander of Kenyon Andrus American Legion Post 772, was honored Oct. 17 for his service in the Pacific Theater during the Second World War.