Maitland - Graham Post 256 received its permanent charter from The American Legion National Headquarters on June 15, 1939.
Charter members of Post 256 are: Reid Cowan, Oscar Cunningham, William Couch, Donald Dwyer, Mark Weller, Charles Colwell, Loren Baublett, Oliver Dennison, Rex Dicken, Lloyd L. Aterburn, Dale A. Marion, Homer Henry, Fred H. Davidson, Ray O. Marion, Roger W. Miller, W. Ivan Gilbert, Elmer German, Joe E. Dovell, Dr. Roy M. Lilley and Russel Nixon.
First Commander of Post 256 was Reid Cowan.
