This is the 3-page Application for Post of American Legion, which was signed by the 42 founding members of James O. Hall Post 19 of the American Legion, Department of Louisiana, on September 24, 1919 (see signatures on pages 1 and 2 of the application). The Post commenced operations shortly after that. The names of the founding members are also listed in this Post History’s timeline article dated September 24, 1919.
On page 3 of the application, the First Indorsement is dated October 4, 1919 and was signed by Thomas Semmes Walmsley, Chairman of the State American Legion Organization for the State of Louisiana. The Second Indorsement was signed on or about October 10, 1919 by Eric Fisher Wood, the Secretary of the American Legion National Executive Committee.
According to American Legion National Headquarters, the official charter date for James O. Hall Post 19 of the American Legion, Department of Louisiana, is October 10, 1919.
Application for Post of American Legion-Page 2
Application for Post of American Legion-Page 3
