Post 160 Seattle, Washington
Post 160
Seattle, Washington
Photos
Dugout Lounge
The Building Over the Years
Post 160 Commanders 1921-54
West Seattle Grand Parade
Convention Parade Circa 1952
155mm howitzer at Post 160
Care Package team 2014
HISTORY
1920
Body of Veterans Meet to Organize a Post
Mar 24, 1921
Temporary Commander Wilmer Brinton, Temporary Adjutant George Mood were unanimously elected and given the task of interviewing the State Commander on charter application. A motion was made that this organization be temporarily known as West Seattle Post of the American Legion. The motion carried. The meeting took place at 4551 California Ave in West Seattle. The meeting Chair was D.C. Miller who presided over the affair. From `Minutes of Post 160, March 1921 to July..
Temporary Commander Wilmer Brinton, Temporary Adjutant George Mood were unanimously elected and given the task of interviewing the State Commander on charter application. A motion was made that this organization be temporarily known as West Seattle Post of the American Legion. The motion carried. The meeting took place at 4551 California Ave in West Seattle. The meeting Chair was D.C. Miller who presided over the affair. From `Minutes of Post 160, March 1921 to July..
1940
West Seattle Post 160 to Aid in 'Gift for Yanks'
Nov 14, 1946
For the third consecutive year, the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Eddie Cantor, radio, stage and screen star, will jointly sponsor the "Gifts for Yanks Who Gave" Christmas program for the servicemen and veterans in the hospitals this Christmas, Roy W. O'Hara of Bremerton, state commander, announced. Cooperating in this program will be West Seattle Post 160 at West Seattle and its auxiliary, together with other American Legion units throughout the State of Washington..
For the third consecutive year, the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Eddie Cantor, radio, stage and screen star, will jointly sponsor the "Gifts for Yanks Who Gave" Christmas program for the servicemen and veterans in the hospitals this Christmas, Roy W. O'Hara of Bremerton, state commander, announced. Cooperating in this program will be West Seattle Post 160 at West Seattle and its auxiliary, together with other American Legion units throughout the State of Washington..
1950
Legion Presents Flag to Madison Junior High
Dec 4, 1952
Students at James Madison Junior High School are saluting a brand new gold-fringed American Flag, a gift from West Seattle American Legion Post No. 160. Presentation was made last Wednesday morning in the auditorium. Presentation was made by Col. Don Gaines, representing the Legion, and Mrs. James J. Romano Auxiliary President, and Mrs. W. J. Emmons, Americanism chairman. Helen Hunter accepted the flag on behalf of the student body at the first assembly and Bob..
Students at James Madison Junior High School are saluting a brand new gold-fringed American Flag, a gift from West Seattle American Legion Post No. 160. Presentation was made last Wednesday morning in the auditorium. Presentation was made by Col. Don Gaines, representing the Legion, and Mrs. James J. Romano Auxiliary President, and Mrs. W. J. Emmons, Americanism chairman. Helen Hunter accepted the flag on behalf of the student body at the first assembly and Bob..
2010
Legionnaires continue the tradition in The West Seattle Grand Parade
Jul 23, 2016
The West Seattle Grand Parade was started in the 1935 by then American Legion Post 160 Commander Orville Rummel. Today there is an annual trophy that bears the founders name, that is given to a community member that excels in community service. The parade is a proud member of the Seafair family of events and includes all the pirates, clowns, marching bands, drill teams, floats, pageantry and excitement that leads up to the Seafair Torchlight..
The West Seattle Grand Parade was started in the 1935 by then American Legion Post 160 Commander Orville Rummel. Today there is an annual trophy that bears the founders name, that is given to a community member that excels in community service. The parade is a proud member of the Seafair family of events and includes all the pirates, clowns, marching bands, drill teams, floats, pageantry and excitement that leads up to the Seafair Torchlight..
