Post 49 Wilmington, Ohio
Post 49
Wilmington, Ohio
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First Commander
HISTORY
1920
History of Wilmington Veterans Post 49
Nov 23, 1923
Post 49 received a temporary charter in 1919 and was OFFICIALLY CHARTERED on November 23, 1923. Harry A. Metzger was a predominant factor in getting the post organized locally and William H. Robinson, deceased county auditor, served as the First Commander. The first post home was over the G. M. Rice Furniture Store on West Main Street. It later moved from there to the old Dayton Power and Light office. Due to the gasoline shortage..
Post 49 received a temporary charter in 1919 and was OFFICIALLY CHARTERED on November 23, 1923. Harry A. Metzger was a predominant factor in getting the post organized locally and William H. Robinson, deceased county auditor, served as the First Commander. The first post home was over the G. M. Rice Furniture Store on West Main Street. It later moved from there to the old Dayton Power and Light office. Due to the gasoline shortage..
