Post 267 Ormond Beach, Florida
Post 267
Ormond Beach, Florida
About This Post
Post Namesake
Cassin Young Memorial http://www.floridapost267.org/index.php?id=130 Email: commander@post267.org "THE FRIENDLIEST POST"
THE USS CASSIN YOUNG IS ALIVE AND WELL IN BOSTON HARBOR AS A MUSEUM..CHECK IT OUT!
https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/historyculture/usscassinyoung.htm
Notable Members
Willie Branch, the first African American Commander Post 267 (2014)
What Makes this Post Unique
BACKGROUND: Our historic building was featured in the February 2016 edition of THE AMERICAN LEGION magazine. According to the Master Site File, the style of the 1.5-story residential building is Colonial Revival. Sanborn map research and architectural field survey reveal ... READ MORE
Photos
Wrecking Crew in Action 2023 and 2024
Memorial Day 2024
Dedication of new Deck Addition
Social and Patriotic events at post 267.
Ceiling collapse due to leaks
Original Officer List 2023 2024
Golf fund raiser
April General Membership Meeting Awards
Emery Bennett Nursing Home
American Legion Centennial
Uncle Sam
ONSIE CONTEST
HISTORY
1940
Meet our WW II Vets
Dec 8, 1941
JOHN L. MCBRIDE JR. WW II US Navy veteran who served on the USS Breese (DD-122) McBride was a Machinist Mate 2nd Class Petty Officer and was assigned to the ship in the Pacific theater immediately after hostilities broke out. During the 2 year period in theatre the ship and it’s crew were involved in several battles as a mine layer at Midway, the Solomons, the Russells, New Georgia, and Kula Gulf. Mcbride was commended..
JOHN L. MCBRIDE JR. WW II US Navy veteran who served on the USS Breese (DD-122) McBride was a Machinist Mate 2nd Class Petty Officer and was assigned to the ship in the Pacific theater immediately after hostilities broke out. During the 2 year period in theatre the ship and it’s crew were involved in several battles as a mine layer at Midway, the Solomons, the Russells, New Georgia, and Kula Gulf. Mcbride was commended..
Meet our WW II Vets
Jan 10, 1942
This is TOMMY SHERMAN a WW II vet and a dedicated member of the American Legion for 66 yrs. Tommy was in the Army's 25th Division and spent time in Leyte Philippines before moving on to spend 15 months during the occupation of Japan. Presently Tom is 88 years young. Attached URL: History of the 25th Division: http://www.history.army.mil/html/forcestruc/cbtchron/cc/025id.htm
This is TOMMY SHERMAN a WW II vet and a dedicated member of the American Legion for 66 yrs. Tommy was in the Army's 25th Division and spent time in Leyte Philippines before moving on to spend 15 months during the occupation of Japan. Presently Tom is 88 years young. Attached URL: History of the 25th Division: http://www.history.army.mil/html/forcestruc/cbtchron/cc/025id.htm
Meet our WW II Vets
Jan 10, 1942
Our honored WWII veteran JOHN KENNETH WICKHAM WW1 and WWII served aboard the USS Buchanan as a Torpedoman 1st. Wickham was the recipient of numerous awards including the Purple Heart issued November 12th 1942 for injuries sustained in the South Pacific. The award was given by Admiral W.F. Halsey. Just some of the outstanding achievements accomplished by the USS BUCHANAN (DD-484) were the participation in 13 major engagements resulting in the sinking of 2 Cruisers,..
Our honored WWII veteran JOHN KENNETH WICKHAM WW1 and WWII served aboard the USS Buchanan as a Torpedoman 1st. Wickham was the recipient of numerous awards including the Purple Heart issued November 12th 1942 for injuries sustained in the South Pacific. The award was given by Admiral W.F. Halsey. Just some of the outstanding achievements accomplished by the USS BUCHANAN (DD-484) were the participation in 13 major engagements resulting in the sinking of 2 Cruisers,..
DD793 Commissioned
Dec 31, 1943
Commissioned on 12/31/43 the USS CASSIN YOUNG DD793 was in honor of the late Captain Cassin Young K.I.A. in the Solomon Islands. The ship was involved in many WWII operations in the Pacific theatre including but not limited to escort for the baby flat tops. Between October 23rd, and October 27th 1944 The ship was the recipient of many large scale Japanese attacks in the battle for Leyte Gulf where she rescued 120 men from..
Commissioned on 12/31/43 the USS CASSIN YOUNG DD793 was in honor of the late Captain Cassin Young K.I.A. in the Solomon Islands. The ship was involved in many WWII operations in the Pacific theatre including but not limited to escort for the baby flat tops. Between October 23rd, and October 27th 1944 The ship was the recipient of many large scale Japanese attacks in the battle for Leyte Gulf where she rescued 120 men from..
1950
Ormond Beach Americal Legion Post Charter
Oct 6, 1950
The Ormond Beach American Legion was chartered on October 6th, 1950. Not long afterwards the name was changed to the "CASIN YOUNG" Legion in memory of WW II war hero Navy Captain Casin Young who was killed in battle in the Solomon Islands in the Pacific theatre.
The Ormond Beach American Legion was chartered on October 6th, 1950. Not long afterwards the name was changed to the "CASIN YOUNG" Legion in memory of WW II war hero Navy Captain Casin Young who was killed in battle in the Solomon Islands in the Pacific theatre.
Meet our Korean & Korean War Era vets
Apr 26, 1953
DICK HORINKA Taking a break on the folded wing of a F2H2 Banshee jet while aboard the carrier USS Lake Champlain while with the 7th fleet in the Korean waters during the Korean War.The ship departed Norfolk Virginia on 26 April 1953 and completed the cruise on arrival at her home port,Mayport,Florida on 4 December 1953.Dick was an Aviation Electronic Technician taking care of the Squadron-VF62 (20 Jet Fighter Planes) aircraft radio and radar equipment..
DICK HORINKA Taking a break on the folded wing of a F2H2 Banshee jet while aboard the carrier USS Lake Champlain while with the 7th fleet in the Korean waters during the Korean War.The ship departed Norfolk Virginia on 26 April 1953 and completed the cruise on arrival at her home port,Mayport,Florida on 4 December 1953.Dick was an Aviation Electronic Technician taking care of the Squadron-VF62 (20 Jet Fighter Planes) aircraft radio and radar equipment..
1960
313th Military Intelligence Battalion
Jan 1, 1964
Spec 5 Frank Sterbling attached to this historic unit in Germany on the border of East and West Germany. Check the link for more info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/313th_Military_Intelligence_Battalion_(United_States)
Spec 5 Frank Sterbling attached to this historic unit in Germany on the border of East and West Germany. Check the link for more info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/313th_Military_Intelligence_Battalion_(United_States)
Berlin Germany
Jan 15, 1965
Then CPL Gerald (Dean) Scott leaving the KBS Bar, Berlin Germany 1965 Scott retired a SGM with 30yrs of service.
Then CPL Gerald (Dean) Scott leaving the KBS Bar, Berlin Germany 1965 Scott retired a SGM with 30yrs of service.
1970
Vietnam Veteran Karl Steiner
Jun 1, 1970
Meet another one of our many Vietnam veterans at Post 267 in Ormond Beach Fl. This is SGT. KARL STEINER U.S. Army circa 1970 near the An Khe Central Highlands with Security Forces for 8th Group, 24th Transportation Battalion. See attached URL for history of this unit http://www.alu.army.mil/alog/issues/JanFeb06/gun_trucks.html
Meet another one of our many Vietnam veterans at Post 267 in Ormond Beach Fl. This is SGT. KARL STEINER U.S. Army circa 1970 near the An Khe Central Highlands with Security Forces for 8th Group, 24th Transportation Battalion. See attached URL for history of this unit http://www.alu.army.mil/alog/issues/JanFeb06/gun_trucks.html
Veteran Willy Branch
Jan 1971
Veteran and past Commander Willie Branch served proudly in the Navy starting at Orlando Naval Training Center 1971 and moving forward to his 1st WESTPAC deployment about the USS Hancock CVA 19
See more photos of Willy in our Gallery section.
Meet our Vietnam Vetrans
Feb 1, 1971
KENT ROBINSON was attached to Attack Squadron 113 U.S. Navy (close air support for US Army & Marine Corps ground troops, and targets of opportunity) aboard the Carrier Ranger (CVA-61) as an Aviation Ordnanceman 70-71 Gulf of Tonkin Vietnam. See attached URL for a YOU TUBE action film aboard USS Ranger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYWqRN0464w
KENT ROBINSON was attached to Attack Squadron 113 U.S. Navy (close air support for US Army & Marine Corps ground troops, and targets of opportunity) aboard the Carrier Ranger (CVA-61) as an Aviation Ordnanceman 70-71 Gulf of Tonkin Vietnam. See attached URL for a YOU TUBE action film aboard USS Ranger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYWqRN0464w
2010
Willie Branch
Jun 9, 2014
In June 2014 Willie Branch took Command of Post 267 as the first African American to assume this position in leadership. Please go to the following link and learn more about this unique individual and his commitment to country and community. http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140727/NEWS09/140729712
In June 2014 Willie Branch took Command of Post 267 as the first African American to assume this position in leadership. Please go to the following link and learn more about this unique individual and his commitment to country and community. http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140727/NEWS09/140729712
Womens Auxiliary 267
Jan 2018
The Women of our Post 267 are our unsung heroes..Volunteering unselfishly to the cause and mission statement of the American Legion..Whether behind the scenes or publicly showing their support on so many worth while causes, we thank them and support them..
MISSION STATEMENT
In the spirit of service,..
New Commander Takes the reins
Jun 25, 2018
Frank Sterbling is our newly appointed Commander for the upcoming year. We all wish Frank well and support him in the strongest tradition of our organization. BRAVO ZULU to outgoing Commander Jim Bowers for an extremely successful tour of 2 years.
MASH OUT
Oct 27, 2018
Womens Auxiliary Post #267 MASH OUT CANCER fund raiser brought $6,000.00..The theme was based on the sitcom.. "MASH"
New Deck
Dec 29, 2018
Our newly completed deck (today)..Thanks to all who donated their own time and money to make this happen.."BRAVO ZULU!"
SEE PHOTO SECTION FOR MORE IMAGES RELATING TO THIS PROJECT.
WW II Post Veterans
Jul 7, 2019
These 3 gentlemen are all WW II veterans and range in age from 91 to 100..we are SO proud to have them.
2020
Memorial service
Apr 24, 2021
Memorial service for Mike Wlohan who served his country in the US Navy from 1964 to 1990..and his American Legion Post for over 50 yurs. holding many positions including Commander and District Commander.
The old cooler has been removed.
Jun 11, 2024
The old cooler at Post 267 finally gave up the ghost. The underlying floor will be repaired before the installation of a new cooler.
The old cooler has been removed.
Jun 11, 2024
The old cooler at Post 267 finally gave up the ghost. The underlying floor will be repaired before the installation of a new cooler.
