Post 316 Atlantic Beach, Florida
Post 316
Atlantic Beach, Florida
About This Post
Post Namesake
As the story goes, Bob Markham and Dewitt B. Tilden were friends and members at the same American Legion post. Tilden had encouraged Markham on numerous occasions to form his own post in Atlantic Beach. Markham checked with department Headquarter on how to start a new post. After receiving all the information and forms necessary, he decided to give it a try. Markham and his wife,Dottie, went out in the area and eventually recruited the 15 members needed and submitted the paperwork. A temporary charter was issued and Bob Markham was elected as Post Commander of Atlantic Beach American Legion Post 316.
Bob Markham was again Post 316 Commander when Dewitt B. Tilden passed away. To honor his friend and fellow Legionnaire, who he said , if it was not for all the encouragement from Dewitt, Post 316 would not be what it is today. So Post 316 was changed to Dewitt B. Tilden Memorial American Legion Post 316.
What Makes this Post Unique
Dewitt B. Tilden Memorial American Legion Post 316 is the home post of Florida's first American Legion National Commander, 2009-2010, Clarence E. Hill. Clarence has serviced as Post,District and State Commander along with other officer position in the legion. Clarence at present is Post 316 1st Vice Commander and is the State of Florida Department Chairmen of the 100th Anniversary Department.
HISTORY
1990
Desert Storm National Ensign
Aug 5, 1991
FLAGS, FLAGS, FLAGS, FLAGS Most Veterans Organizations have flags of some type, be it the colors, ensign, branch of service, organizations and/or state. Some place in the meeting area of said organization you will find a flag or flags. The flag in this story is unique to American Legion Post 316 as you will see. From: Commanding Officer, USS MCINERNEY (FFG-8) To: American Legion Post 316, Mayport Fl Subj: Desert Storm National Ensign It is..
FLAGS, FLAGS, FLAGS, FLAGS Most Veterans Organizations have flags of some type, be it the colors, ensign, branch of service, organizations and/or state. Some place in the meeting area of said organization you will find a flag or flags. The flag in this story is unique to American Legion Post 316 as you will see. From: Commanding Officer, USS MCINERNEY (FFG-8) To: American Legion Post 316, Mayport Fl Subj: Desert Storm National Ensign It is..
2000
Big Guns Creating a stir at American Legion Post 316
Dec 16, 2006
American Legion Post 316 has long been home to local military veterans seeking camaraderie,now it is also home to some big guns. A pair of 3-inch,.50-caliber fixed ammunition anti-aircraft and surface guns stand imposingly at the entrance of the American Legion at 1127 Atlantic Blvd.,near the Mayport entrance ramp. Mayport Naval Station offered the defunct weapons, which stood out front of the station Main Administration building and used for ceremonial event. Leon Austin, a member..
American Legion Post 316 has long been home to local military veterans seeking camaraderie,now it is also home to some big guns. A pair of 3-inch,.50-caliber fixed ammunition anti-aircraft and surface guns stand imposingly at the entrance of the American Legion at 1127 Atlantic Blvd.,near the Mayport entrance ramp. Mayport Naval Station offered the defunct weapons, which stood out front of the station Main Administration building and used for ceremonial event. Leon Austin, a member..
2010
Beaches Veterans Memorial Pack, Atlantic Beach, Florida
Apr 12, 2010
About the Park and the Project At the April 12, 2010 meeting of the Atlantic Beach city Commission approved the Veterans Park Master Plan , updated by architect Tat Chan, and a name change to "Beaches Veterans Memorial Park". Representatives of the American Legion Post 129, 233 and 316,The VFW Post 3270 and the Fleet Reserve Unit 290 and the Mayport Chapter of Military Officers Association of American (MOAA),representing over 4000 organized Beaches Veterans, gave..
About the Park and the Project At the April 12, 2010 meeting of the Atlantic Beach city Commission approved the Veterans Park Master Plan , updated by architect Tat Chan, and a name change to "Beaches Veterans Memorial Park". Representatives of the American Legion Post 129, 233 and 316,The VFW Post 3270 and the Fleet Reserve Unit 290 and the Mayport Chapter of Military Officers Association of American (MOAA),representing over 4000 organized Beaches Veterans, gave..
American Legion Department of Florida Fifth District Fall Softball League.
Sep 14, 2014
Dewitt B. Tilden Memorial American Legion Post 316 Softball Team, Mayport Mayhem,2014 Fifth District Spring Softball League Champions has Taken to softball field to defend the Spring Softball League Tile. The Fall Softball League games will run till the first part of December 2014. UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE American Legion Post 316 Softball Team, Mayport Mayhem on December 21th 2014 won the Fifth District Fall Softball League Tile with a 8-2 season to again to..
Dewitt B. Tilden Memorial American Legion Post 316 Softball Team, Mayport Mayhem,2014 Fifth District Spring Softball League Champions has Taken to softball field to defend the Spring Softball League Tile. The Fall Softball League games will run till the first part of December 2014. UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE American Legion Post 316 Softball Team, Mayport Mayhem on December 21th 2014 won the Fifth District Fall Softball League Tile with a 8-2 season to again to..
American Legion Post 316 had a Flag Retirement Ceremony
May 16, 2015
On May 16,Armed Forces Day 2015, American Legion Post 316 had a Flag Retirement Ceremony at the post home. Stating at 1330 hrs, Post Commander Greg White, Post 1st Vice Commander Clarence Hill and Post Historian Phil Harville, began the Retirement Ceremony and working till we had retired 150 flags. Taking time out to let ashes cool down. Later on in the afternoon, Post 1st Vice Commander Clarence Hill along with the American Legion Riders..
On May 16,Armed Forces Day 2015, American Legion Post 316 had a Flag Retirement Ceremony at the post home. Stating at 1330 hrs, Post Commander Greg White, Post 1st Vice Commander Clarence Hill and Post Historian Phil Harville, began the Retirement Ceremony and working till we had retired 150 flags. Taking time out to let ashes cool down. Later on in the afternoon, Post 1st Vice Commander Clarence Hill along with the American Legion Riders..
SUBVETS 1100 Meeting in American Legion Post 316 Meeting Room.
May 16, 2015
On May 16 2015, The United States Submarine Veterans, First Coast Base, Jacksonville, FL held their monthly meeting at American Legion Post 316. The meeting is stated by the sounding of the Submarine Klaxon DIVE-DIVE-DIVE. When all business matter, old and new, good of the order is set before the group, the meeting is closed again by the sounding of the Submarine Klaxon SURFACE-SURFACE-SURFACE. If you are at the post on the third Saturday of..
On May 16 2015, The United States Submarine Veterans, First Coast Base, Jacksonville, FL held their monthly meeting at American Legion Post 316. The meeting is stated by the sounding of the Submarine Klaxon DIVE-DIVE-DIVE. When all business matter, old and new, good of the order is set before the group, the meeting is closed again by the sounding of the Submarine Klaxon SURFACE-SURFACE-SURFACE. If you are at the post on the third Saturday of..
