Post 271 Redford Township, Michigan

Post 271

Redford Township, Michigan

Post 271 Redford Township, Michigan

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HISTORY

1940

Property Acquired for new Post 271

Dec 12, 1944
The property was located at 15585 Beech Daly, Redford Township, MI 48239. The first Commander was WW1 veteran Edward L. Marshall, 1945-1946, who resided at 15432 Woodworth Street in Redford Township.
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First Post Commander

First Post Commander

Dec 12, 1944
Edward L. Marshall was the first Post Commander of 271. He was an American Legion activist and assisted in building the new hall on Beech Daly. Edward was a WW1 veteran of the U.S. Army, 28th Division, Company C, 103rd Combat Engineers. He enlisted May 28, 1918 and was sent to Europe July 14, 1918. He served as a munitions worker and fought in the Meuse-Argonne offensive from Sept 25 - October 9, 1918 and..
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