On February 25, 1926, veterans of World War 1 met at Woodman Hall, Maple Park, IL, for the purpose of organizing a post of the American Legion.
Fifteen veterans had been previously contacted by Wm. C. Mundt, state organization officer of the American Legion, and had signed an application for a charter. These 15 had to be new members and transfers from other posts could not be counted. Those present were:
Dr. R. B. Main
Vincent Guerin
Harry L. Parson
Paul O'Brien
Michael Moore
Fred Needham
Wilfred Kelly
Earl Sullivan
Walter Butler
Rose Clyne
Roy Smith
James C. Moore
The meeting was called to order by temporary chairman Earl Sullivan, and Harry L. Parson was named temporary secretary. Comrade Sullivan then called for nominations for officers and the following were duly elected:
Commander: James C. Moore
Vice Commander: Earl Sullivan
Finance Officer: Dr. R. B. Main
Adjutant: Harry L. Parson
Chaplain: Wilfred Kelly
Sgt. at Arms: Walter Butler
Service Officer: Fred Needham
Historian: Roy Smith
Judge Advocate: Michael Moore
Graves Registration: Vincent Guerin
Americanism Officer: Paul O’Brien
The new officers then took their chairs and thus Maple Park Post No, 312 The American Legion, Department of Illinois was born.
