Post 140 Atlanta-Buckhead, Georgia
Post 140
Atlanta-Buckhead, Georgia
HISTORY
1930
Application for Post in the American Legion
Jan 30, 1935
1935 – Application form for American Legion Post 140 submitted 01/08/1935 as the Waldo M. Slaton Post 140. Members involved: W.L. Gross 3188 Mathewson Dr. Atlanta L.M. Roberts 3073 Peachtree Rd. Atlanta Gardie Nix 68 Mathieson Dr. Atlanta Walter Kelly 3108 Peachtree Rd. Atlanta D.E. Pinkard 3112 Peachtree Rd. Atlanta R. Harmon Johns 3075 Peachtree Rd. Atlanta S. Archie Mitchell 23 East Shadow Lawn Ave. Atlanta G.M. Phillips 29 East Shadow Lawn Ave. Atlanta Calvin..
1935 – Application form for American Legion Post 140 submitted 01/08/1935 as the Waldo M. Slaton Post 140. Members involved: W.L. Gross 3188 Mathewson Dr. Atlanta L.M. Roberts 3073 Peachtree Rd. Atlanta Gardie Nix 68 Mathieson Dr. Atlanta Walter Kelly 3108 Peachtree Rd. Atlanta D.E. Pinkard 3112 Peachtree Rd. Atlanta R. Harmon Johns 3075 Peachtree Rd. Atlanta S. Archie Mitchell 23 East Shadow Lawn Ave. Atlanta G.M. Phillips 29 East Shadow Lawn Ave. Atlanta Calvin..
Post 140 Application for Permanent Charter
Aug 4, 1936
1936 – A Post Application for Permanent Charter for Post 140 was submitted on 08/04/1936. Names of the post officers is as follows: L. Marvin Roberts Commander W. Shadow Lawn Ave. Atlanta Robert S. Innes Adjutant W. Shadow Lawn Ave. Atlanta Frank M. Stevens Treasurer 53 Park Circle Atlanta H.M. Collier Laird Historian 30 Lakeside Dr, N.E. Atlanta J. Word Tiller Service Officer 70 Peachtree Ave. N.E. Atlanta The form indicates that there were 54 paid-up members in..
1936 – A Post Application for Permanent Charter for Post 140 was submitted on 08/04/1936. Names of the post officers is as follows: L. Marvin Roberts Commander W. Shadow Lawn Ave. Atlanta Robert S. Innes Adjutant W. Shadow Lawn Ave. Atlanta Frank M. Stevens Treasurer 53 Park Circle Atlanta H.M. Collier Laird Historian 30 Lakeside Dr, N.E. Atlanta J. Word Tiller Service Officer 70 Peachtree Ave. N.E. Atlanta The form indicates that there were 54 paid-up members in..
1970
Post 140 Receives Georgia Senate Commendation
Mar 1, 1976
On 03/01/1976 Senator Paul Coverdell presented Senate Resolution 432. The resolution commended Post 140 for it's active participation in Bicentennial programs and exhibition of the replica of the '1776 Bennington Flag' - the first Stars and Stripes taken into battle and victory. Resolution 432 was adopted by the Senate and signed by Zell Miller, President of the Senate, and Hamilton McWhorter Jr., Secretary of the Senate.
On 03/01/1976 Senator Paul Coverdell presented Senate Resolution 432. The resolution commended Post 140 for it's active participation in Bicentennial programs and exhibition of the replica of the '1776 Bennington Flag' - the first Stars and Stripes taken into battle and victory. Resolution 432 was adopted by the Senate and signed by Zell Miller, President of the Senate, and Hamilton McWhorter Jr., Secretary of the Senate.
2010
Jones Day - Pershing Point Park WWI Memorial Rededication
Jul 28, 2014
Post 0140 - July 28, 2014 - Members of Post 140 were heavily involved with the rededication of the WWI Pershing Point Park Memorial. Members Ron Mountford and Jean-Paul Boulee (Jones Day) were instrumental in the project. The law firm of Jones Day was also a large contributor.. Post 140 namesake Waldo M Slaton's name is on the memorial plaque, among those who paid the ultimate sacrifice during WWI. The Memorial had gone into disrepair..
Post 0140 - July 28, 2014 - Members of Post 140 were heavily involved with the rededication of the WWI Pershing Point Park Memorial. Members Ron Mountford and Jean-Paul Boulee (Jones Day) were instrumental in the project. The law firm of Jones Day was also a large contributor.. Post 140 namesake Waldo M Slaton's name is on the memorial plaque, among those who paid the ultimate sacrifice during WWI. The Memorial had gone into disrepair..
Veteran's Day Ceremonies - 2014
Sep 11, 2014
Post 0140 - September 11, 2014 – Veteran’s Day. Post 140 members participated at the Veteran’s Day ceremonies at the King and Queen Buildings in Sandy Springs. Member Jack Solomon was a guest speaker and Post Chaplain, Doug “Doc” Huber gave the invocation. Post Commander, Ken DeSimone, Vice-Commander, Scott Matthews, Adjutant, Shawn Reed, Historian, Dave Tippel and other members of the Post were present for the ceremony.
Post 0140 - September 11, 2014 – Veteran’s Day. Post 140 members participated at the Veteran’s Day ceremonies at the King and Queen Buildings in Sandy Springs. Member Jack Solomon was a guest speaker and Post Chaplain, Doug “Doc” Huber gave the invocation. Post Commander, Ken DeSimone, Vice-Commander, Scott Matthews, Adjutant, Shawn Reed, Historian, Dave Tippel and other members of the Post were present for the ceremony.
Thank You Note to the Troops
Apr 13, 2015
04/13/2015 – Post member Jack Solomon presented a very touching comment from a person who was attending a dental convention in Atlanta. Every year the USO operates a booth at the convention where attendees are encouraged to write a brief thank you note to our troops. Jack is deeply involved with the USO, and was at the booth collecting these notes. As a matter of routine the notes are read prior to submission to USO..
04/13/2015 – Post member Jack Solomon presented a very touching comment from a person who was attending a dental convention in Atlanta. Every year the USO operates a booth at the convention where attendees are encouraged to write a brief thank you note to our troops. Jack is deeply involved with the USO, and was at the booth collecting these notes. As a matter of routine the notes are read prior to submission to USO..
