Post 6 Dubuque, Iowa
Post 6
Dubuque, Iowa
About This Post
Post Namesake
Early on Post #6 contemplated two KIA's from WWI to name the post in their honor. It was finally decided there were too many courageous and worth veterans the Post could be named, and it was added to our constitution/bylaws ... READ MORE
Notable Members
As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the American Legion and our Post #6, we are proud that not one commander has had to serve two terms or serve a second time at a later date. Each commander only served ... READ MORE
What Makes this Post Unique
We hold the longest record in Iowa for never repeating commander, 100 years (1919 to 2019); we are the 2nd largest Post in Iowa; we have the oldest existing Legion Auxiliary; we have one of the busiest honor guard and ... READ MORE
Photos
2018-2019, 104th Commander, Bob Felderman, BG USA RET
Commander 1952
103rd Commander John Zeimet
1813
General John Pershing
President Woodrow Wilson
First Clubhouse Layout Plans
101st Commander 2018 - Lynn Smith
102nd Commander Gary Kircher 2016-2017
100th Commander, 2015 Pete Eisbach
99th Commander 2014 Don Riedl
98th Commander 2013 John Richardson
HISTORY
1910
Newsworthy
Feb 1, 1919
R. M. Plaster wrote letter published in the Times Journal asking for veterans interested in joining and announced the first meeting in March 1919.
R. M. Plaster wrote letter published in the Times Journal asking for veterans interested in joining and announced the first meeting in March 1919.
100 Year History Timeline for Dubuque Post #6
Feb 1, 1919
American Legion Post #6 History[1]
1919 - American Legion concept and name is developed in France by several General Officers.
2/1/1919 - R. M. Plaster wrote letter published in the Times Journal asking for veterans interested in joining and announced the first meeting in March 1919.
1919 First Commander Elected
Mar 15, 1919
Carlos Van Saun, a wounded veteran of the 168th Infantry Rainbow Division and the most popular of Dubuque;s soldiers, was elected as the first Commander of Post #6. Vice Commander is John Beaves, Adjutant is Richard Plaister, Finance Officer if Al Garbelman, Historian is Carl Wilhelm, and the Sgt at Arms is Joseph Ham.
Planning Committee
May 12, 1919
World War Veterans Association of Dubuque voted to become American Legion 15 members of planning committee first met at Dubuque Commercial Club (10th and Main, became the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce in 1920, and building was torn down in 1964 as part of urban revitalization)
World War Veterans Association of Dubuque voted to become American Legion 15 members of planning committee first met at Dubuque Commercial Club (10th and Main, became the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce in 1920, and building was torn down in 1964 as part of urban revitalization)
1919 - American Legion concept and name is developed in France by several General Officers.
Jun 13, 1919
Paris Organizational meeting
Paris Organizational meeting
First Legion Club Rooms announced
Jun 19, 1919
Newspaper article of 1st Post 6 Clubhouse
1920
Poppy Program
May 30, 1927
First Poppy sales drive
First Poppy sales drive
Dubuque American Legion Hosts Drum and Bugle Corps Shows
Mar 26, 1929
In 1928 at the American Legion convention, resolutions were passed for Post to adopt support engagement in the development of Drum and Bugle Corps. The Dubuque Post #6 built a float that was noted at the convention. Dubuque Post #6 started organizing and equipping a drum and bugle corps, with membership growing to 47 before the deadline for joining.
1930
43 Members of American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps
Jun 22, 1930
43 Dubuque Men are Members of the recently organized American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps of the river city. The organization played in 19 cities of northestern Iowa during a sociability tour of Dubuque Chamber of Commerce. Info and photo from the Des Moines Register 6/22/1930
Dubuque American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps
Jun 22, 1930
43 Members of the Dubuque American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps played in 19 cities of northeastern Iowa during its first sociability tour of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce. Article from the Des Moines Register.
2010
Recognition of the 99th Anniversary of The American Legion
Mar 15, 2018
Press Release sent to area media on the 99th Anniversary and save the date for upcoming events such as Veterans Day 2018, local events, Memorial Day 2019, Veterans Day 2019, and the 100th Anniversary Recognition on 15 March 2019 in Dubuque.
99th Anniversary of Dubuque Post 6 approved charter
Jun 12, 2018
While Dubuque submitted its charter to be the first in Iowa, it was misplaced or late in the mail, so it was not filed until 12 June 2019.
Felderman elected 100th Post 6 Commander
Aug 12, 2018
Retired US Army Brigadier General Bob Felderman was elected as Post #6 Commander for it's 100th year and Centennial Celebration. Starting in the Air Force as an enlisted F106 Flight Line Electronics Mechanic, he transferred to the Army to attend OCS (was inducted into Fort Benning Hall of Fame), Armor and Cavalry Officer Basic, and then Officer Flight School. He held several commanders from company to battlion to brigade, and finished his career at NORAD..
