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75th Anniversary 10c postage stamp (1974). The VFW resulted from the amalgamation of several societies formed immediately following the Spanish–American War.In 1899, little groups of veterans returning from campaigning in Cuba and the Philippine Islands, founded local societies upon a spirit of comradeship known only to those who faced the dangers of that war side by side.
Lyall T. Beggs (November 9, 1899 – May 14, 1973) was a past commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Life and education [ edit ]
Nathan Bedford Forrest II (1871–1931), businessman and activist who served as the 19th Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Confederate Veterans [12] MacDonald Gallion (1913–2007), Alabama attorney general [2] R. Michael Givens (born 1958), film director and cinematographer [13] Gordon Gunter (1909–1998), marine biologist and fisheries ...
In the past, some posts have been at odds with their communities over members’ alcohol consumption within VFW walls. Taylor said that with Herrera’s help, Pierce County VFW posts have been ...
Kearney was prominent in veterans affairs, and served as National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars from 1936 to 1937. He remained in the National Guard after the war, attained the rank of brigadier general, and retired in 1940. During World War II, Kearney served in the New York Guard, and commanded a brigade. During the National Guard ...
Maurice Bridges was unanimously elected the state junior vice commander at the VFW state convention in Springfield on June 13. Bridges plans to work on more outreach for local veterans in need.
Founder and provisional Commander-in-Chief, April 6-November 21, 1866. Stephen Augustus Hurlbut: 1866 1868 Illinois: John Alexander Logan: 1868 1871 Illinois: Issued General Order No. 11 on May 5, 1868 designating Decoration Day as May 30. It ultimately became a national holiday and today is known as Memorial Day, the final Monday in the month ...
The following general officers have served as commander of V Corps since 1918: Major General William Wright, 12 July 1918 – 20 August 1918; Major General George Cameron, 21 August 1918 to 11 October 1918; Major General Charles Summerall, 12 October 1918 to 2 May 1919; Major General George Read, 3 May 1919 to 3 October 1922