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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.
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Wednesday, October 07, 2015
NY Legion Task Force Issues VA Healthcare Report
The Department of New York’s VA Healthcare Task Force has issued its findings from visits to several VA healthcare facilities within the state. 2015 VA HEALTHCARE FACILITY VISITATION PROGRAM REPORT
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Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Procedure for Suspending/Expelling a Member
The Department of New York has issued an updated procedure for the expulsion or suspension of an American Legion member. It can be found on the Resources page with other important forms and documents.
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Friday, September 25, 2015
WWII Vet Honored by French, NY State Senator
OLEAN – World War II veteran Ernest Weller was the center of attention Friday (Sept. 25), with a French consul and a state senator presenting him with commendations. Weller is a member of Franklinville Memorial Post 526. Participating in the ceremony were American Legion leaders and American Legion Riders, along with other veterans.
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Thursday, September 24, 2015
Yogi Berra Played American Legion Baseball
New York Yankee catcher and slugger Yogi Berra, who died Sept. 22 at the age of 90, got his nickname when he played American Legion Baseball.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Dept. to Absorb Part of National Dues Hike
With the National Convention approving a national dues increase of $5, the Department of New York will absorb $2, resulting in an overall increase of $3, effective Jan. 21, 2016.