Post 24 Bradenton, Florida

Post 24

Bradenton, Florida

Post 24 Bradenton, Florida

About This Post

Post Namesake
Lieutenant Kirby Stewart Kirby Pelot Stewart was born in Lake City, Florida, September 1, 1891. When U.S. troops were ordered to the Mexican border, he enlisted as a private in the Florida National Guard, 2nd Infantry. While on duty on ... READ MORE
Notable Members
Current Commander John Rauh

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HISTORY

1910

Kirby Stewart Post 24 History

Jun 5, 1919
THE HISTORY OF POST 24 Kirby Stewart POST 24 was chartered on June 5th, 1919 with fifteen members. They endured plenty of growing pains simply to keep moving forward. 1920 saw several more VETERANS join along with a new Commander and progress began as a reality for POST 24. Located at 1209 6th Ave. West, in the downtown center of Bradenton, POST 24 was at the center of the action. POST 24 membership was instrumental..
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Kirby Stewart Post 24 History

Post 24 receives its charter

Jun 5, 1919
Post 24 received it's charter on June 5, 1919. First Commander Henry Land
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2000

Honor Guard sponsors Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc

Mar 7, 2007
The Honor Guard of American Legion Post 24 has sponsored a puppy and he will be named "HONOR". Honor Guard Captain Dick Krempasky said they are very proud to be sponsoring a puppy and to be involved in contributing to this program a puppy for a fellow comrade in arms.
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2010

Honor Guard and Legion Riders hold Monthly Service at Sarasota National Cemetery

Honor Guard and Legion Riders hold Monthly Service at Sarasota National Cemetery

Jan 1, 2014
MONTHLY SERVICE at NATIONAL The MONTHLY SERVICE at NATIONAL cemetery in Sarasota county is a ceremony to honor all those VETERANS who have been laid to rest during the previous month and have not yet been afforded final honors. The Patriot Guard riders and members of the American Legion Riders Chapter 24 normally provide an escort for the HONOR GUARD and bus from POST 24 down to NATIONAL. Although the ceremony is open to the..
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Flag Retirement Ceremony

Jun 14, 2015
Kirby Stewart Post 24 of Bradenton Florida will conduct a Flag Retirement Ceremony of which the Manatee County Community is invited to attend at the Post.
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