Post 521 Monroe, Louisiana

Post 521

Monroe, Louisiana

Post 521 Monroe, Louisiana

About This Post

Post Namesake
F D Thompson
Notable Members
F D Thompson - US Marine Hero who lost his life in the South Pacific WW-II.

HISTORY

1940

History of F.D. Thompson Post 521

Nov 13, 1946
HISTORY OF F.D. THOMPSON POST #521 1211 POWELL AVENUE MONROE, LOUISIANA 71202 TIME WELL SPENT IN WORK REFLECTS SUCCESS The first meeting of F.D. Thompson Post #521 was held November 13, 1946 at the Tabernacle Baptist Church Monroe, La.. Officers from L.B. Faulk Post were in~attendance. The initial meetings resulted in choosing the name F.D. Thompson. F.D. Thompson was a marine hero who lost his life in the South Pacific. He had resided at 1111..
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Continued History Of Post 521

Nov 14, 1946
Willie Haynes Jr. : 1975-1977 This administration was successful at implementing the Post's programs. Jessie W. Moore: 1977- 1987 This administration was on of the best. Commander Moore was a builder by trade. He added rooms and remodeled the building and improved the parking lot. Total improvements from 1979- 1989 at a cost of $148,250.00 Willie Haynes Jr.: 1987-1988 Commander Haynes served on year at this time. Sylvester George: 1988-1992 Under this administration membership grew..
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2010

Bobby J. Lloyd of Post 521 Monroe, LA Elected Dept. Color Bearer

Jun 13, 2016
Bobby J. Lloyd of American Legion Post 521 was elected Department Color Bearer at the Louisiana State Convention, held at Alexandria LA. Bobby served his Country in the U.S. Navy and now continues to serve his fellow Veterans as an active member of the American Legion.
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Bobby J. Lloyd of Post 521 Monroe, LA Elected Dept. Color Bearer

"JACK" Makes big move!!!!!!

Jun 18, 2017
On June 18, 2017, Comrade Abraham "Jack" Henderson became Post 521 Commander for 2017-2018. CONGRATULATIONS JACK!!!! By: American Legion Post 521 Historian, Bobby J. Lloyd
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