Post 13 Plainfield, Illinois
Post 13
Plainfield, Illinois
About This Post
Post Namesake
Post 13 Marne in Plainfield, IL. was named after the 2nd battle of the Marne in WW1
The Second Battle of the Marne (French: Seconde Bataille de la Marne) (15 July – 6 August 1918) was the last major German offensive on the Western Front during the First World War. The attack failed when an Allied counterattack, supported by several hundred tanks, overwhelmed the Germans on their right flank, inflicting severe casualties. The German defeat marked the start of the relentless Allied advance which culminated in the Armistice with Germany about 100 days later.
Notable Members
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Event Photos
Members of Distinction
Charters and Awards
Post Buildings and Facilities
Historical Newspaper Articles
Pictures at the Marne Post 13 Centennial Celebration
HISTORY
1910
First American Legion Caucus. and Legion Founding
Mar 15, 1919
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, servicemembers and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States.
See full story at the link that follows: https://www.legion.org/history
The Formation of Post 13 Marne in Plainfield, Illinois June 30, 1919
Jun 30, 1919
The Forming of American Legion Post 13 Marne in Plainfield, IL
There were 22 men, veterans of World War 1 who gathered in Plainfield, IL. To form their American Legion Post. The Post was named after a famous battle of the war called The Second Battle of the Marne.
The year was 1919 and a temporary Charter was granted..
Veteran Celebration in Electric Park in Plainfield
Oct 1, 1919
World War One veterans home from the war in Europe were honored in a ceremony in Electric Park on Oct. 1st, 1919. Post 13 first Commander is shown as the 8th vet from the right.
2000
Plainfield Library Veteran's Oral History Interviews
Dec 2006
Over a several year span, the Plainfield Public Library interviewed several Veterans and published their stories. The link below tells those stories.
https://plainfieldpubliclibrary.org/resources/military-records/
2010
Post Ribbon Cutting
Oct 8, 2013
Full Story
Plainfield American Legion Marne Post #13 ribbon cutting with the Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Plainfield American Legion Marne Post #13 located at 24741 W. Renwick Road, Plainfield, IL 60544 held its ribbon cutting with the Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce. (Posted By mgutowski, Community Contributor)
Startup of Marne Post 13 Sons of the American Legion
Jan 2014
Start of Sons - 2015 Squadron #13 - 11th District
The Sons of the American Legion started January 2014.
The Commanders have been as follows:
William Schneider 2014-2015
Edward Nicholson 2015-2016
Ralph Sweat 2016-2019
The Sons formed on September 12-15 in 1932. We are made up of male descendants of veterans and some who were also veterans and served the United States Armed Forces. At Marne Post 13, we are now 53 strong in membership. The Sons are an intricate part..
Plainfield Man Discovers His Link to WW1.
May 30, 2017
Right click the link that appears below and choose "Open in a New Tab" to see the full story of Jim Smith's connection to WW1 through his father William Smith. Newspaper story in 2017.
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https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2017/05/25/plainfield-man-accidentally-discovers-his-connection-to-american-legion-post/d3qrzn9/
