Post 102 Manchester, Connecticut
Post 102
Manchester, Connecticut
HISTORY
1920
Manchester WWI Vets apply for Charter with The American Legion
Aug 24, 1924
In August 1924, a group of local Manchester World War One veterans came together to apply for a Charter with the American Legion, choosing number 102 to be in conjunction with the National Guard Infantry 102 that supported the Yankee Division during World War One.
In August 1924, a group of local Manchester World War One veterans came together to apply for a Charter with the American Legion, choosing number 102 to be in conjunction with the National Guard Infantry 102 that supported the Yankee Division during World War One.
1940
Post Home Commisioned
Jan 1, 1940
After several years of construction, the Post Home was finally constructed off of Main Street in Manchester on Leonard Street, roughly a half a block from the Manchester Armory which housed the 102nd Infantry.
After several years of construction, the Post Home was finally constructed off of Main Street in Manchester on Leonard Street, roughly a half a block from the Manchester Armory which housed the 102nd Infantry.
Post Charter Amended
Aug 1, 1947
In 1947 The American Legion Post 102 requested for the additional name of Mario Quey to be added to the Name of the Post. In honor of Mario Quey a gunner in the United States Navy who was killed in the defense of the Philippines, at the Battle of Corregidor.
In 1947 The American Legion Post 102 requested for the additional name of Mario Quey to be added to the Name of the Post. In honor of Mario Quey a gunner in the United States Navy who was killed in the defense of the Philippines, at the Battle of Corregidor.
