The First Legion Post in New London was Chartered on November1, 1919 and called New London Post #345. The Names on the First Charter were: Thilmer Anderson, Delos Metcalf, Axel Bergman, Kersten Bothner, Oscar Dokkesven, Elmer Erickson, Clarence Hanson, Hans Holm, Lloyd Howe, Karl Kulset, Olaf Linnerud, Melvin Lundgren, Otto Nelson, Cecil Ogren & Peter Ogren. Joining later were: Carl ihlang, Elmer Broberg, Albert Jordeen, Otto Myhre, John Thompson, Paul J. Erickson, Oliver Larson, Martin Anderson, Nels D. Olson & Arthur Chesness.