Post 541 Chicago, IL, Illinois
Post 541
Chicago, IL, Illinois
About This Post
Post Namesake
Edison Park
Notable Members
Past Post 541 Commander Thomas A. Pope who the First World War I Veteran to be Awarded the Congressional medal of Honor for his heroism in France.
What Makes this Post Unique
American Legion Post 541 was started by World War I Veterans who came from the Edison Park Community in Chicago, IL. Although they started the post in 1920 it was not given a Charter until 1925.
Photos
Sons of American Legion Squadron 541
Charter member Cpl.Thomas Pope C.M.H. Recepient
Old Articles about Post 541
Old Photos
Children's Santa Express Celebration
Edison Park Post 541 Photo
HISTORY
2010
Sons of American Legion Squadron 541 established
Nov 26, 2017
The Charter was sign in Bloomington giving Edison Park Post 541 it's own Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron.
Sons of the American Legion Squadron organized
Dec 14, 2017
The first organizatioanl meeting took place in the Edison Park Field house at 7 p.m. for the purpose of electing a new Commander and adjutant.
Commander Joseph Moore and Adjutant Duel Member Robert Fuggiti were the first two officers elected. Current Post 541 Commander Dale Smith was named adviser for the squadron. The offical Charter was presented in January 2018.
