Post 15 Loveland, Colorado
Post 15
Loveland, Colorado
About This Post
Notable Members
FIRST IN OFFICE 1919 Commander: LT. John Duffield Vice: Capt. S.E. Weller Adjutant: O.M. Moore Finance: Sergeant Lawrence Dill Historian: Wm Anderson Chaplin: Paul Mills temp charter Aug 12 1919 official charter from National dated Nov. 20, 1920
What Makes this Post Unique
*American Legion Post 15 *American Legion Auxiliary Unit 15 *Sons of The American Legion squadron 15 *American Legion Riders 15 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Associated Veterans of Loveland building also houses VFW Post 41 VFW Auxiliary 41
Photos
2013 Collins Fly in event, Ft Collins / Loveland airport
Post 15 celebrate 100 years of service in Loveland,CO.
The American Legion 100th National Convention
Bi-annual Highway clean up
M725 Ambulance
American Legion Horse Show 1961
Veterans Day in Loveland
Pearl Harbor Rembrance Dec 7th 1945
Memorial Day event 2016
various photos of members of Post 15
Boys & Girls State program
Remember Pearl Harbor Dec 7th 2013
HISTORY
1910
Past Post 15 Commanders roll call
Jan 1, 1919
1919-20: John Duffield 1920-21: Ross Comly 1921-22: DR. W.W. Yates 1922-23: H.E. Reed 1923-24: Orville Moore 1924-25: E.R. Downey 1925-26: C.O. Winton 1926-27: Elmer Hicks 1927-28: Bill Hunn 1928-29: John Cross 1929-30: Reid Williams 1930-31: Charles Webb 1931-32: Arthur Perkins 1932-33: J.R. Patterson 1933-34: Ralph Solomon 1934-35: Earl Bolender 1935-36: Leonard Williamson 1936-37: W.L. Angove 1937-38: Campbell 1938-39: Raleigh Hull 1939-40: Kendall Hammond 1940-41: Emil Leslie 1941-42: Earl Foster 1942-43: John Gabb 1943-44: Jesse O'Brien..
Past Department Commanders from Post 15
Jan 2, 1919
1930-1931: Howard E. Reed / 1969-1970: Harold Kelsey
1930-1931: Howard E. Reed / 1969-1970: Harold Kelsey
Past National Executive Committee Men
Jan 3, 1919
NEC: 1935-36: William (Bill) Reed / NEC Alt, 1971-1972 Harold Kelsey
NEC: 1935-36: William (Bill) Reed / NEC Alt, 1971-1972 Harold Kelsey
Past District 4 Commanders
Jan 4, 1919
1962-63: Willard Parson / 1965-66: Wendell Nickerson / 1966-67: Harold Kelsey / 1981-82: John Steele / 1983-84: Beth Dove / 1984-85: Owen Clayton / 1985-86 Owen Clayton / 1986-87: Don Baxter / 1987-88: Don Baxter / 2007-08: Tony DuMosch / 2008-09: Tony DuMosch / 2009-10: Robb Smith /
1962-63: Willard Parson / 1965-66: Wendell Nickerson / 1966-67: Harold Kelsey / 1981-82: John Steele / 1983-84: Beth Dove / 1984-85: Owen Clayton / 1985-86 Owen Clayton / 1986-87: Don Baxter / 1987-88: Don Baxter / 2007-08: Tony DuMosch / 2008-09: Tony DuMosch / 2009-10: Robb Smith /
26 Vets meet at City Hall
Jun 18, 1919
Twenty six Veterans met at city hall to form the American Legion Post in Loveland, the start to a beginning.
Twenty six Veterans met at city hall to form the American Legion Post in Loveland, the start to a beginning.
Application for Post 15
Jul 21, 1919
It was on this day the Veterans of World War one submitted a formal request for an American Legion Post in Loveland #15.
It was on this day the Veterans of World War one submitted a formal request for an American Legion Post in Loveland #15.
Charter Members
Aug 12, 1919
Charles M. Weller / James L. Todd / George L. Wyckoff / Ralph I. Pittington / Raymond A. Patterson / Oscar Johnson / Raymond A. Patterson / Palmer Jacobson / Virgil E. Brown / Orville M/ Moore / Walter W. Yates / Clay D. Cullouze / John Mein Jr. / Fitzhugh L. Winey / Ravalt Petersen / Claymore K. Paris / E.L. Weinberg / Glen M. Puder / Stanley K. Shield / Harry D. Hall..
Charles M. Weller / James L. Todd / George L. Wyckoff / Ralph I. Pittington / Raymond A. Patterson / Oscar Johnson / Raymond A. Patterson / Palmer Jacobson / Virgil E. Brown / Orville M/ Moore / Walter W. Yates / Clay D. Cullouze / John Mein Jr. / Fitzhugh L. Winey / Ravalt Petersen / Claymore K. Paris / E.L. Weinberg / Glen M. Puder / Stanley K. Shield / Harry D. Hall..
Intern Officer, Forming the Post
Aug 19, 1919
Commander: Duffield / 1st Vice: Wilson / Adjutant: Moore / Finance Officer: Dell / Historian: Anderson / Chaplin: Mills
Commander: Duffield / 1st Vice: Wilson / Adjutant: Moore / Finance Officer: Dell / Historian: Anderson / Chaplin: Mills
1920
Auxilary unit 15 Charterd
Mar 4, 1920
On this day the American Legion Auxiliary Unit received their Charter
On this day the American Legion Auxiliary Unit received their Charter
Auxilary Unit 15 is born
May 24, 1920
On this date Legion Auxiliary Unit 15 has received it's charter.
On this date Legion Auxiliary Unit 15 has received it's charter.
First Officers of Post 15
Oct 4, 1920
Permanent Charter received!!! on this date and here is the Roll Call of Officer:: Officer Roll Call: Commander: Ross H. Comly / Adjutant: Chauncey D. Winton / Treasurer: Raymond B Handy / Chaplin: Henry S. Sherman / Historian: A.E. Corfman / Ben Gregg member post 15 on committee to form American Legion at Paris, France and on Committee at St Louis Mo. The charter was signed by National Commander J.V. Galliant / National Adj: Leuical..
Permanent Charter received!!! on this date and here is the Roll Call of Officer:: Officer Roll Call: Commander: Ross H. Comly / Adjutant: Chauncey D. Winton / Treasurer: Raymond B Handy / Chaplin: Henry S. Sherman / Historian: A.E. Corfman / Ben Gregg member post 15 on committee to form American Legion at Paris, France and on Committee at St Louis Mo. The charter was signed by National Commander J.V. Galliant / National Adj: Leuical..
Seven Good Reasons to Join the Legion
Nov 10, 1920
Here is a full page ADD about The American Legion in the Loveland Daily Herald
Here is a full page ADD about The American Legion in the Loveland Daily Herald
Sports & More
Jun 9, 1921
As the researcher and Post 15 Adjutant, I have found there is much to be told about the American Legion Post 15 in its early days. Here are some highlights: Post 15 had a basketball team,football team, An orchestra, and held many dances during these days after the war. All while they continued to honor and serve their fellow veterans in the community.
As the researcher and Post 15 Adjutant, I have found there is much to be told about the American Legion Post 15 in its early days. Here are some highlights: Post 15 had a basketball team,football team, An orchestra, and held many dances during these days after the war. All while they continued to honor and serve their fellow veterans in the community.
Sheriff Frank Smith returns from convention
Nov 8, 1921
Legionnaire Sheriff Frank Smith returns from Kansas City, MO. He reports the veterans were given a royal treatment. While in Kansas City Captain Smith many met many members of his former command, his company composed almost entirely young men from that city and vicinity. The occasion proved a interesting reunion for the company as well for the larger organization going out from locality-fort Collins ex press
Legionnaire Sheriff Frank Smith returns from Kansas City, MO. He reports the veterans were given a royal treatment. While in Kansas City Captain Smith many met many members of his former command, his company composed almost entirely young men from that city and vicinity. The occasion proved a interesting reunion for the company as well for the larger organization going out from locality-fort Collins ex press
First Dist meeting
Jul 16, 1923
On May 1923 a meeting was held at the Loveland Post to form a District within the Department of Colorado. On July 16th the first District meeting was held in Longmont Post 32,aprox 20 miles south of Loveland. Posts in attendance were Ft Collins Post 4, Loveland Post 15, Greeley Post 18, Brighton Post 46 , Boulder Post 10 ,and the Lafayette Post.
On May 1923 a meeting was held at the Loveland Post to form a District within the Department of Colorado. On July 16th the first District meeting was held in Longmont Post 32,aprox 20 miles south of Loveland. Posts in attendance were Ft Collins Post 4, Loveland Post 15, Greeley Post 18, Brighton Post 46 , Boulder Post 10 ,and the Lafayette Post.
Vets refuse to march in parade?
May 30, 1924
I'm not sure of the details, but I found a log entry in Post 15 minutes dated on May 30th 1924: "Civil War Vets refuse to march in Memorial Parade due to South vets"
I'm not sure of the details, but I found a log entry in Post 15 minutes dated on May 30th 1924: "Civil War Vets refuse to march in Memorial Parade due to South vets"
near 100 members
Mar 8, 1927
Post minutes indicate that on this day the post had 94 members A great dance was held and brought in $183.00 to go towards the Chamber Commerce for lots for the Armory. They also had discussed the purchase of a wrestling mat. From the beginning Post 15 was very active with a Basketball Team, Football team, a drama group to preform plays at the local theater, and an orchestra and quartet who sang at various..
Post minutes indicate that on this day the post had 94 members A great dance was held and brought in $183.00 to go towards the Chamber Commerce for lots for the Armory. They also had discussed the purchase of a wrestling mat. From the beginning Post 15 was very active with a Basketball Team, Football team, a drama group to preform plays at the local theater, and an orchestra and quartet who sang at various..
1930
American Legion Radio H.O.W.L.
Jan 14, 1930
Meeting held in Baptist Church with banquet for ex-servicemen and guests. Talks to explain what the American Legion is, Amos & Andy show / Strong and Kitchen were heard on the Legion broadcasting station H.O.W.L. They were followed on the air by Dorothy Dix put on by the Auxiliary. {notes taken from the Post 15 minutes}
Meeting held in Baptist Church with banquet for ex-servicemen and guests. Talks to explain what the American Legion is, Amos & Andy show / Strong and Kitchen were heard on the Legion broadcasting station H.O.W.L. They were followed on the air by Dorothy Dix put on by the Auxiliary. {notes taken from the Post 15 minutes}
Annual Conference at National HQ
Nov 19, 1930
Photo of the Annual National Conference held in Indiana. Home of the American Legion National headquarters. Far right in this photo is Past Post 15 Commander H.E. Reed.... in 1930 H.E. Reed is the Department of Colorado Commander.
Photo of the Annual National Conference held in Indiana. Home of the American Legion National headquarters. Far right in this photo is Past Post 15 Commander H.E. Reed.... in 1930 H.E. Reed is the Department of Colorado Commander.
Post 15 1st Department Commander
Jun 27, 1931
General Howard E. Reed from Post 15 is elected as Commander for the American Legion Department of Colorado.
General Howard E. Reed from Post 15 is elected as Commander for the American Legion Department of Colorado.
