Post 179 Blanchester, Ohio

Post 179

Blanchester, Ohio

Post 179 Blanchester, Ohio

About This Post

Post Namesake
Brigadier General Francis “The Swamp Fox” Marion of Revolutionary War fame. Also Marion Township where Blanchester is located

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HISTORY

1910

World War I Veterans apply for charter to start American Legion Post

Oct 7, 1919
Fifteen area World War I Veterans signed a charter to start an American Legion Post in Blanchester. The following Veterans signed the charter. Raymond Haines, George B Shanor, Scott Collins, Howard L Hudson, Forrest M Shank, R E Hoyle, Irvin C Ellis, Joseph Howard, C K King, C A Spencer, D C Hewitt, Robert Conard, George B Parkin, Ivan J Laymond, C B Eichelberger
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World War I  Veterans apply for charter to start American Legion Post

2000

Veterans Memorial Park Dedicated

Veterans Memorial Park Dedicated

Nov 11, 2009
On November 11, 2009, American Legion members along with many Blanchester citizens, Town Mayor Chad Hollon, town council, and many others dedicated the recently completed Veterans Memorial Park. Lloyd Caldwell Post Chaplain opened the ceremony with prayer. Speakers were Michael Mider Post Commander, Chad Hollon Mayor, Ben Howlett Architect, Herb Dunkman Project Manager, Closing prayer by Kelly D McInerney Pastor of Bible Baptist Church, Wilmington, Ohio. The memorial was Dedicated to and honoring SGT Chester..
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Veterans Memorial Park Dedicated

Nov 11, 2009
Photo of memorial at dedication
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Veterans Memorial Park Dedicated

2010

2013 Blanchester Memorial Day Parade

2013 Blanchester Memorial Day Parade

May 27, 2013
Blanchester Honored Veterans of all past wars with a Memorial Day Parade
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