The Post was named after Ezra Woods, first Veteran from New Milford killed in World War I. He fought at the Battle of the Argonne Forest, which was the final and the largest offensive fought by the AEF in World War I. Ezra Woods died valiantly for his country and the Freedoms that we all share today. His sacrifice on the "Altar of Freedom" must never be forgotten as well as all his fellow comrades who sacrificed so much that we, as a Free Nation might live in peace.

E. Paul Martin, William Harz, Harry A. Worley, Stephen G. Gereg, Donald M. Wright Sr., Edward, Clarence and Frank Shrack, David E. Bierce Jr., Jeffrey B. McBreairty

Our post is no more unique that any other in America. We had Veterans from all the great wars that were fought to maintain our Nations Freedom. The one unique thing about our Post is that it was the (1st) American Legion Post in America to create a Past Commanders Club and it was formed on October 22, 1927. There were 16 original members and their names were Henry J. Brant, S. Boyington Ferris, Harold D. Pulver, Burr M. Staub, Lynn N.Deming, J. Leo Murphy, E. Paul Martin, Richard M. Parker, Howard A. Smith, J. Charles Meloy, Paul G. Newton, Howard D. Mock, James H. Hastings, Russell M. Drumn, Harold P. Olson and George I. Wells