Post 559 Champaign, Illinois

Post 559

Champaign, Illinois

Post 559 Champaign, Illinois

About This Post

Post Namesake

Wiiliam Frank Earnest

Notable Members

Comrade Anna Wall Scott - 1st female post commander

Comrade Gina Jackson - 1st African-American Champaign City Councilman

Comrade J.W. Pirtle - owner of only black radio station in Central IL - WBCP 1580

Comrade Cheryl Walker - 1st female 19th district commander

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HISTORY

1930

Permanent Charter Issued

Aug 17, 1932

We, the members of William Frank Earnest Post No. 559 hereby request a permanent charter for this post. We agree to maintain a post organization in conformity with the policies of our Department and National organizations and have elected the necessary officers and committees to further the work and ideals of the American Legion. We further agree to forward notice of all changes in our post organization and all necessary information concerning activities of our..

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