Post 47 CABO ROJO, PR , Puerto Rico
Post 47
CABO ROJO, PR , Puerto Rico
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HONORARY MEMBERS OF POST #47
HISTORY
1920
Founding Fathers
Dec 21, 1929
Post Monserrate Padilla #47, Inc., Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico was founded on December 1929. Our founding fathers were all veterans of the First World War. Our first Commander was Dr. Ramon Ibern Fleytas. The following were the original members of our Post: Francisco Solano Montalvo, Virgilio Surita, Gabriel Rodriguez, Francisco Zapata, Jose Rodriguez Diaz, Enrique Ramirez, Cipriano C. Matos, Alejandro Matos, Victor M. Cofresi, Eugenio Franqui, Jose M. Acosta , Felix Montalvo, Victor E. Cintron,..
Post Monserrate Padilla #47, Inc., Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico was founded on December 1929. Our founding fathers were all veterans of the First World War. Our first Commander was Dr. Ramon Ibern Fleytas. The following were the original members of our Post: Francisco Solano Montalvo, Virgilio Surita, Gabriel Rodriguez, Francisco Zapata, Jose Rodriguez Diaz, Enrique Ramirez, Cipriano C. Matos, Alejandro Matos, Victor M. Cofresi, Eugenio Franqui, Jose M. Acosta , Felix Montalvo, Victor E. Cintron,..
1930
Namesake Monserrate Padilla
Jan 1, 1932
In 1932, Monserrate Padilla lost his battle to illnesses caused by the affects of mustard gas. After the death of Monserrate Padilla, Post #47 named the Post in his honor. Information received from family members and fellow veterans is that Monserrate Padilla was one of the first members of the city of Cabo Rojo to enlist into the Army. According to a book "el Jibarito y la Loma", written by Mario Padilla (brother of Monserrate);..
In 1932, Monserrate Padilla lost his battle to illnesses caused by the affects of mustard gas. After the death of Monserrate Padilla, Post #47 named the Post in his honor. Information received from family members and fellow veterans is that Monserrate Padilla was one of the first members of the city of Cabo Rojo to enlist into the Army. According to a book "el Jibarito y la Loma", written by Mario Padilla (brother of Monserrate);..
2010
PUESTO MONSERRATE PADILLA #47 LEGIONNAIRE IS ELECTED DEPARTMENT COMMANDER
Jun 1, 2011
On June 1, 2011 the Post was very proud to have one of our own elected as Department Commander 2011-2012. Ildefonso Colon Jr. won the election by a landslide, defeating his opponent 226 votes to 62 votes. He went unopposed for the year 2012-2013. As Commander, he strived to establish a relationship with the civilian community as well as the military community. He also dedicated time and effort to training Legionnaires from different posts throughout..
On June 1, 2011 the Post was very proud to have one of our own elected as Department Commander 2011-2012. Ildefonso Colon Jr. won the election by a landslide, defeating his opponent 226 votes to 62 votes. He went unopposed for the year 2012-2013. As Commander, he strived to establish a relationship with the civilian community as well as the military community. He also dedicated time and effort to training Legionnaires from different posts throughout..
