Post 19 Tarboro, North Carolina
Post 19
Tarboro, North Carolina
About This Post
Post Namesake
Eason Tiney
Notable Members
Mattie Shackleford Post Commander
What Makes this Post Unique
- American Legion National Commander Preston Moore visited the Post in 1959 Post aided in the formation of the Edgecombe County Rescue Squad in 1961 Post 19 participated in the 1961 March of Dimes Telethon The Post donated and raised ... READ MORE
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HISTORY
1910
Temp Charter Date
Sep 18, 1919
Named for Private Eason Tiney the first soldier from Edgecombe County that was killed in World War 1 and the Tarboro American Legion Post honored him by using his name, so that others will not forget him or his sacrifice. The father of this young man is John Tiney and he came to Edgecombe County from Washington City. He died when Eason was a small boy. John Tiney was a farmer after coming to North..
Named for Private Eason Tiney the first soldier from Edgecombe County that was killed in World War 1 and the Tarboro American Legion Post honored him by using his name, so that others will not forget him or his sacrifice. The father of this young man is John Tiney and he came to Edgecombe County from Washington City. He died when Eason was a small boy. John Tiney was a farmer after coming to North..
1920
Perm Charter Date
Jul 25, 1922
The first Post Commander was Dr. W.W. Green, His Adjutant was D. G. Walston who doubled as the Finance Officer
The first Post Commander was Dr. W.W. Green, His Adjutant was D. G. Walston who doubled as the Finance Officer
2010
American Legion Riders Post 19 Chartered
Jan 8, 2011
On January 8 2011, American Legion Eason-Tiney Post 19 Department of NC opened a new chapter in their history book. 12 Motorcycle Riders formed an American Legion Riders Chapter at Post 19. The newly formed Chapter comprised of members of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary, and The Sons of The American Legion, drew from various Post in Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson Counties. American Legion Riders Post 19 NC elected their Officers at this..
On January 8 2011, American Legion Eason-Tiney Post 19 Department of NC opened a new chapter in their history book. 12 Motorcycle Riders formed an American Legion Riders Chapter at Post 19. The newly formed Chapter comprised of members of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary, and The Sons of The American Legion, drew from various Post in Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson Counties. American Legion Riders Post 19 NC elected their Officers at this..
Post Awards
Jul 3, 2016
Our Post received the W. Coburn Alexander Children and Youth Award and the Americanism awards from the Department of North Carolina for Class E
Our Post received the W. Coburn Alexander Children and Youth Award and the Americanism awards from the Department of North Carolina for Class E
