Post 3 Great Falls, Montana
Post 3
Great Falls, Montana
About This Post
Post Namesake
Loy J. Molumby: Loy J. Molumby was a lawyer and wartime pilot, friend of all former service men and the one who signed Dempsey and Gibbons for the championship fight in 1923 at Shelby, Montana. During his years as a ... READ MORE
Notable Members
R.K. West, First Department National Executive Committeeman 1919-1920: Loy J. Molumby, Post 3 Commander 1920-1921, 4th Department Commander 1922-1923, National Executive Committeeman 1923-1925: Frank E. Flaherty, Post 3 Commander 1934-1935, 22nd Department Commander 1940-1941, National Executive Committeeman 1943-1945: David A. ... READ MORE
What Makes this Post Unique
Third Post in the Department of Montana to be chartered.
Photos
Boy Scout Troop 255's Bike Trip America project July 1, 2015
Loy J. Molumby Tombstone
Patriots Day - Sept 11, 2011
Veteran Day Dinner 2010
Post 3 Band
Post 3 POW-MIA Event 11-21-2012
HISTORY
1910
Temporary Charter
Aug 16, 1919
The following Legionnaires are the Charter members of Great Falls Post 3, Department of Montana. H.L. Blomquist: C.I. Detchon: G.L. Frary: A.E. Griffiths: Ray L. Gaunt: M.G. Cottier: Ira Kaufman: Frank E. McDonnell: W.H. Hoover: Sam H. Hyman: Elmer Judson: John McKenzie Jr.: Harold M. Mady: Frank Flaherty: Howard King: William G. O'Connor: L.J. Molumby: Henry M. Shea: Aaron Singer: Frank M. Wallace: R.K. West: Emmett Jordan: Art Jardine: Halvor M. Daley
The following Legionnaires are the Charter members of Great Falls Post 3, Department of Montana. H.L. Blomquist: C.I. Detchon: G.L. Frary: A.E. Griffiths: Ray L. Gaunt: M.G. Cottier: Ira Kaufman: Frank E. McDonnell: W.H. Hoover: Sam H. Hyman: Elmer Judson: John McKenzie Jr.: Harold M. Mady: Frank Flaherty: Howard King: William G. O'Connor: L.J. Molumby: Henry M. Shea: Aaron Singer: Frank M. Wallace: R.K. West: Emmett Jordan: Art Jardine: Halvor M. Daley
Post 3 Officers
Aug 16, 1919
Commander - Harold M. Mady: Adjutant - Orra I. DeSchon
Commander - Harold M. Mady: Adjutant - Orra I. DeSchon
Post Commander Mady
Aug 24, 1919
Cpl Mady served in the 17th(A)Company, 1st battalion, 5th Marine Regiment in WWI. He was wounded at Belleau Wood and received a Silver Star for his actions on June 6, 1918. He was a Charter member and first Commander of the Great Falls American Leigon Post 3, Department of Montana. Served as Great Falls Chief of Police in the 1930's-40's. Burial: Highland Cemetery Great Falls Cascade County Montana, USA Plot: Monument Section 11
Cpl Mady served in the 17th(A)Company, 1st battalion, 5th Marine Regiment in WWI. He was wounded at Belleau Wood and received a Silver Star for his actions on June 6, 1918. He was a Charter member and first Commander of the Great Falls American Leigon Post 3, Department of Montana. Served as Great Falls Chief of Police in the 1930's-40's. Burial: Highland Cemetery Great Falls Cascade County Montana, USA Plot: Monument Section 11
Post 3's Registration Card Number 19
Oct 1, 1919
The attache Post 3 Registration Card #19, for Peter Fontana who has paid to 1 October 1920 on 1 October 1919. One month and 14 days after the Post 3's Temporary Charter was dated.
The attache Post 3 Registration Card #19, for Peter Fontana who has paid to 1 October 1920 on 1 October 1919. One month and 14 days after the Post 3's Temporary Charter was dated.
1920
Post 3 Officers
May 15, 1920
Commander - Loy J. Molumby: Adjutant -
Commander - Loy J. Molumby: Adjutant -
Post 3 Officers
May 28, 1921
Commander: Walter T. Neubert
Commander: Walter T. Neubert
Post 3 Officers
Jun 4, 1922
Commander - Fred H. Freise
Commander - Fred H. Freise
Post 3 Officers
May 28, 1923
Commander - J.H. Gault
Commander - J.H. Gault
Post 3 Officers
Jun 10, 1924
Commander - W.H. Gunniss
Commander - W.H. Gunniss
Post 3 Officers
May 29, 1925
Commander - Edward J. Liptak
Commander - Edward J. Liptak
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1926
Commander - William G. O'Conner
Commander - William G. O'Conner
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1927
Commander - John T. Earll
Commander - John T. Earll
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1928
Commander - R.K. West
Commander - R.K. West
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1929
Commander - William E. Belzer
Commander - William E. Belzer
1930
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1930
Commander - Matthew Burns
Commander - Matthew Burns
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1931
Commander - Julius E. Hilgard
Commander - Julius E. Hilgard
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1932
Commander - Randall S. Carpenter
Commander - Randall S. Carpenter
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1933
Commander - D. Leonard Ledbetter
Commander - D. Leonard Ledbetter
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1934
Commander - Frank E. Flaherty
Commander - Frank E. Flaherty
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1935
Commander - S. Van Blaricom
Commander - S. Van Blaricom
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1936
Commander - Howard F. King
Commander - Howard F. King
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1937
Commander - Ed Shields
Commander - Ed Shields
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1938
Commander - Truman G. Bradford
Commander - Truman G. Bradford
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1939
Commander - J.E. Christoffersen
Commander - J.E. Christoffersen
1940
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1940
Commander - Clifford G. Maynard
Commander - Clifford G. Maynard
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1941
Commander - Harry O. Britton
Commander - Harry O. Britton
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1942
Commander - Roy H. Miller
Commander - Roy H. Miller
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1943
Commander - Roy Olwin
Commander - Roy Olwin
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1944
Commander - Oliver L. Lundin
Commander - Oliver L. Lundin
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1945
Commander - William H. Hall
Commander - William H. Hall
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1946
Commander - Thomas C. Mather
Commander - Thomas C. Mather
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1947
Commander - James R. Burnes
Commander - James R. Burnes
Post 3 Officers
Jun 24, 1948
Commander - John D. Austin Jr.: Adjutant - W.J. Mulvaney
Commander - John D. Austin Jr.: Adjutant - W.J. Mulvaney
Post 3 Officers
Jun 4, 1949
Commander - B.W. Burkhardt replaced by Peter Fontana: Adjutant - W.J. Mulvaney
Commander - B.W. Burkhardt replaced by Peter Fontana: Adjutant - W.J. Mulvaney
1950
Post 3`s Highlights News Letter 1950
May 15, 1950
The front page of the American Legion, Loy J. Molumby Post 3's Highlights announcing Post's Annual meeting on May 25, 1950 and Post 3's Officers' nominations and election.
The front page of the American Legion, Loy J. Molumby Post 3's Highlights announcing Post's Annual meeting on May 25, 1950 and Post 3's Officers' nominations and election.
Post 3 Officers
May 29, 1950
Commander - Peter A. Fontana: Adjutant - W.J. Mulvaney
Commander - Peter A. Fontana: Adjutant - W.J. Mulvaney
Post 3 Officers
May 28, 1951
Commander - Ward F. Junkermier: Adjutant - W.J. Mulvaney
Commander - Ward F. Junkermier: Adjutant - W.J. Mulvaney
Post 3 Officers
May 27, 1952
Commander - Jack C. Throckmorton: Adjutant - W.J. Mulvaney
Commander - Jack C. Throckmorton: Adjutant - W.J. Mulvaney
Post 3 Officers
Jun 23, 1953
Commander - William M. Scott: Adjutant - Joseph R. Marra Joseph R. Marra was called to the Post Everlasting on April 14, 2015. Joe graduated from Havre High School in 1941 and enlisted in the Navy at 18 in 1942 and was honorably discharged in 1946. After the Navy Joe went to the University of Illinois and graduated from the University of Montana Law School in 1951. Joe practiced law in Great Falls from 1951..
Commander - William M. Scott: Adjutant - Joseph R. Marra Joseph R. Marra was called to the Post Everlasting on April 14, 2015. Joe graduated from Havre High School in 1941 and enlisted in the Navy at 18 in 1942 and was honorably discharged in 1946. After the Navy Joe went to the University of Illinois and graduated from the University of Montana Law School in 1951. Joe practiced law in Great Falls from 1951..
Post 3 Officers
Jul 1, 1955
Commander - Daniel J. Simon Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Daniel J. Simon Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Officers
Jun 14, 1956
Commander - Walter B. Hughes Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Walter B. Hughes Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Officers
May 27, 1957
Commander - P.M. Menager Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - P.M. Menager Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Officers
May 22, 1958
Commander - Roy McCallum Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Roy McCallum Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1959
Commander - Martin Eriksen Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Martin Eriksen Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
1960
Post 3 Officers
May 27, 1960
Commander - Reno Michelloti Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Reno Michelloti Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1961
Commander - Paul Hensleigh Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Paul Hensleigh Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Officers
Jun 14, 1962
Commander - Robert F. English Adjutant - Ralph V. Sluys
Commander - Robert F. English Adjutant - Ralph V. Sluys
Post 3 Officers
Jun 5, 1963
Commander - Frank Willett Adjutant - Ralph V. Sluys
Commander - Frank Willett Adjutant - Ralph V. Sluys
Post 3 Officers
Jun 25, 1964
Commander - George R. Cretty Adjutant - Ralph V. Sluys
Commander - George R. Cretty Adjutant - Ralph V. Sluys
Post 3 Officers
May 30, 1965
Commander - Ted H. Horras Adjutant - Ralph V. Sluys
Commander - Ted H. Horras Adjutant - Ralph V. Sluys
Post 3 Officers
May 28, 1966
Commander - John J. Peklewsky Adjutant - William Rice
Commander - John J. Peklewsky Adjutant - William Rice
Post 3 Officers
May 31, 1967
Commander - Gordon McGragor Adjutant - Paul Hensleigh
Commander - Gordon McGragor Adjutant - Paul Hensleigh
Post 3 Officers
Jul 15, 1968
Commander - George C. Cowie Adjutant - Paul J. Hensleigh
Commander - George C. Cowie Adjutant - Paul J. Hensleigh
Post 3 Officers
Jun 26, 1969
Commander - Delmont C. Thurber Adjutant - Paul J. Hensleigh
Commander - Delmont C. Thurber Adjutant - Paul J. Hensleigh
1970
Post 3 Officers
Jun 26, 1970
Commander - Harold A. Hofmann Adjutant - Paul J. Hensleigh
Commander - Harold A. Hofmann Adjutant - Paul J. Hensleigh
Post 3 Officers
Jul 1, 1971
Commander - Dominic Fontana Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Dominic Fontana Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Officers
May 25, 1972
Commander - Dominic Fontana Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Dominic Fontana Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Officers
May 24, 1973
Commander - Dominic Fontana Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Dominic Fontana Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Officers
Jun 3, 1974
Commander - Philip A. Miller Adjutant - Harold H. Hofmann
Commander - Philip A. Miller Adjutant - Harold H. Hofmann
Post 3 Officers
Jun 15, 1975
Commander - Vernon Linssen Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Vernon Linssen Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Officers
Jul 24, 1976
Commander - David C. Hallatt, replaced by Thomas G. Allison on Oct 14, 1976 Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - David C. Hallatt, replaced by Thomas G. Allison on Oct 14, 1976 Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Officers
May 26, 1977
Commander - Thomas G. Allison Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Thomas G. Allison Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Officers
May 31, 1978
Commander - William P. Reinken Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - William P. Reinken Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
District 8 Officers
Jun 29, 1978
Delmont Thurber, District 8 Commander 1978-1979
Delmont Thurber, District 8 Commander 1978-1979
Post 3 Officers
Sep 13, 1979
Commander - William P. Reinken Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - William P. Reinken Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
1980
Post 3 Officers
Jun 6, 1980
Commander - Ida Messman Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Ida Messman Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1981
Commander - Charles Follick Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Charles Follick Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Officers
May 28, 1982
Commander - J.H. Baumgart Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - J.H. Baumgart Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
District 8 Officers
Jun 29, 1982
Leonard Reed, District 8 Commander, 1982-83
Leonard Reed, District 8 Commander, 1982-83
Post 3 Officers
May 27, 1983
Commander - William P. Reinken Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - William P. Reinken Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Officers
Jul 7, 1984
Commander - Thomas G. Allison Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Thomas G. Allison Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Officers
Jul 1, 1985
Commander - Thomas G. Allison Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Thomas G. Allison Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Officers
May 15, 1986
Commander - Darell McCoog Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Darell McCoog Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
District 8 Officers
Jun 27, 1986
Thomas Allison, District 8 Commander, 1986-1987
Thomas Allison, District 8 Commander, 1986-1987
Post 3 Officers
Jun 9, 1987
Commander - Peter J. Corda Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Peter J. Corda Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Address
Jul 18, 1987
The American Legion Post 3 meeting location: 813B 3rd Avenue S. Great Falls, MT The American Legion Club: 3653 9th Avenue No. Great Falls, MT
The American Legion Post 3 meeting location: 813B 3rd Avenue S. Great Falls, MT The American Legion Club: 3653 9th Avenue No. Great Falls, MT
Post 3 Officers
May 26, 1988
Commander - Verne P. Linssen Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber Commander Linssen receiving Honorary Life Membership from Post Commander Driver
Commander - Verne P. Linssen Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber Commander Linssen receiving Honorary Life Membership from Post Commander Driver
Post 3 Officers
Jun 1, 1989
Commander - Verne P. Linssen Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Verne P. Linssen Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
1990
Post 3 Officers
May 25, 1990
Commander - Verne P. Linssen Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Verne P. Linssen Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Officers
May 29, 1991
Commander - Verne P. Linssen Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Verne P. Linssen Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Officers
Aug 1, 1992
Commander - Verne P. Linssen Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Verne P. Linssen Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Officers
May 22, 1993
Commander - Richard A. Berg Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Richard A. Berg Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Great Falls Legion Electric & Sparkies Baseball
May 7, 1994
The cover of the 1994 season program for the Great Falls Legion Electrics & Sparkies Baseball. Member of the Montana Western Division
The cover of the 1994 season program for the Great Falls Legion Electrics & Sparkies Baseball. Member of the Montana Western Division
Post 3 Officers
Jun 8, 1994
Commander - Richard A. Berg Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Richard A. Berg Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Officers
May 30, 1995
Commander - John C. Haven Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - John C. Haven Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Officers
May 30, 1996
Commander - John C. Haven Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - John C. Haven Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Officers
Jun 7, 1997
Commander - Warren J. Roberts Adjutant -Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Warren J. Roberts Adjutant -Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Officers
Jun 10, 1998
Commander - Samuel T. Pappas Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Samuel T. Pappas Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Post 3 Officers
May 29, 1999
Commander - Samuel T. Pappas Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Samuel T. Pappas Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
2000
Post 3 Officers
Jun 6, 2000
Commander - Samuel T. Pappas Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Commander - Samuel T. Pappas Adjutant - Delmont C. Thurber
Department Executive Committeeman
Jun 29, 2000
Sam Pappas was elected to the position of Department Executive Committeeman (DEC) for 2000-2002. The Title DEC was later changed to Department Zone Commander.
Sam Pappas was elected to the position of Department Executive Committeeman (DEC) for 2000-2002. The Title DEC was later changed to Department Zone Commander.
District 8 Commander
Jun 29, 2000
Marc H. Leonard was elected District 8 Commander.
Marc H. Leonard was elected District 8 Commander.
Post 3 Officers
May 25, 2001
Commander - Joe R. Fletcher Adjutant - David A. Driver
Commander - Joe R. Fletcher Adjutant - David A. Driver
District 8 Commander
Jun 28, 2001
Joe Fletcher was elected District 8 Commander for 2001-2003.
Joe Fletcher was elected District 8 Commander for 2001-2003.
Post 3 Officers
May 15, 2002
Commander - Joe R. Fletcher Adjutant - David A. Driver
Commander - Joe R. Fletcher Adjutant - David A. Driver
New Flag Pole
Nov 25, 2002
Raising the first Flag at the Columbus Center, home of Post 3. Don Mills, David Driver, Joe Fletcher, Sam Pappas.
Raising the first Flag at the Columbus Center, home of Post 3. Don Mills, David Driver, Joe Fletcher, Sam Pappas.
Post 3 Officers
May 14, 2003
Commander - Marc H. Leonard Adjutant - David A. Driver
Commander - Marc H. Leonard Adjutant - David A. Driver
Post 3 Officers
May 12, 2004
Commander - David A. Driver Adjutant - David A. Driver
Commander - David A. Driver Adjutant - David A. Driver
District 8 Commander
Jun 26, 2004
David Driver was elected District 8 Commander 2004-2005.
David Driver was elected District 8 Commander 2004-2005.
Post 3 Officers
May 12, 2005
Commander - David A. Driver Adjutant - David A. Driver, replaced by J.D. Atkinson on Sept 16, 2005 J.D. Atkinson receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from Commander Driver
Commander - David A. Driver Adjutant - David A. Driver, replaced by J.D. Atkinson on Sept 16, 2005 J.D. Atkinson receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from Commander Driver
Post 3 Officers
May 5, 2006
Commander - Robert E. Bateman Adjutant - J.D. Atkinson
Commander - Robert E. Bateman Adjutant - J.D. Atkinson
Department Zone Commander
Jun 26, 2006
David Driver was elected Department Zone Commander 2006-2008.
David Driver was elected Department Zone Commander 2006-2008.
Post 3 Officers
Apr 11, 2007
Commander - Robert E. Bateman Adjutant - J.D. Atkinson
Commander - Robert E. Bateman Adjutant - J.D. Atkinson
Post 3 Officers
Apr 21, 2008
Commander - Samuel T. Pappas Adjutant - J.D. Atkinson
Commander - Samuel T. Pappas Adjutant - J.D. Atkinson
Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov 11, 2008
American Legion Post 3, U.S. Marine Corps Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars participated in Veteran`s Day Ceremony held the Great Falls Veteran's Memorial.
American Legion Post 3, U.S. Marine Corps Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars participated in Veteran`s Day Ceremony held the Great Falls Veteran's Memorial.
Post 3 Officers
Apr 17, 2009
Commander - Phillip E. Thompson, replaced by Bernard L. Cooper on Oct 13, 2009 Adjutant - J.D. Atkinson
Commander - Phillip E. Thompson, replaced by Bernard L. Cooper on Oct 13, 2009 Adjutant - J.D. Atkinson
The American Legion Baseball Regional Tournament
May 30, 2009
Post 3's Color Guard at the 2009 Regional Tournament held in Great Falls, Montana.
Post 3's Color Guard at the 2009 Regional Tournament held in Great Falls, Montana.
2010
Post 3 Officers
Apr 28, 2010
Commander - Bernard L. Cooper Adjutant - J.D. Atkinson
Commander - Bernard L. Cooper Adjutant - J.D. Atkinson
Veteran's Day Dinner
Nov 9, 2010
Post 3 held a Veteran`s Day Dinner on November 9, 2010 with guest speaker: David Driver, Department Commander of Montana and Post 3 member. Three members were made Honorary Life Members: Ralph V. Sluys -- 65 years and Callie & Donald Gross -- 60 years. The Post had forty one members and guests attend the Annual Veteran`s Day Dinner.
Post 3 held a Veteran`s Day Dinner on November 9, 2010 with guest speaker: David Driver, Department Commander of Montana and Post 3 member. Three members were made Honorary Life Members: Ralph V. Sluys -- 65 years and Callie & Donald Gross -- 60 years. The Post had forty one members and guests attend the Annual Veteran`s Day Dinner.
Post 3 Officers
Apr 20, 2011
Commander - Delmer A. Thorne III Adjutant - J.D. Atkinson
Commander - Delmer A. Thorne III Adjutant - J.D. Atkinson
Post 3 Officers
Apr 23, 2012
Commander - David A. Driver Adjutant - J.D. Atkinson
Commander - David A. Driver Adjutant - J.D. Atkinson
Certificate of Appreciation
Jun 19, 2012
J. D. Atkinson, Loy J. Molumby Post 3 Adjutant, presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Tommy Martin, Fire Chief, Black Eagle Volunteer Fire Department for their support support of the American Legion Post 3.
J. D. Atkinson, Loy J. Molumby Post 3 Adjutant, presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Tommy Martin, Fire Chief, Black Eagle Volunteer Fire Department for their support support of the American Legion Post 3.
Fourth of July Parade
Jul 4, 2012
Post 3's Color Guard, Johnny Duncan, Sam Pappas, Denis Miller, David Driver, Barny Cooper, Sue Thario.
Post 3's Color Guard, Johnny Duncan, Sam Pappas, Denis Miller, David Driver, Barny Cooper, Sue Thario.
POW-MIA Ceremony
Sep 21, 2012
Malmstrom AFB held it annual POW/MIA in Medal of Honor Park. Commander David Driver and Sam Pappas are pictured while Post 3 Vice Commander Denis Miller address the audience
Malmstrom AFB held it annual POW/MIA in Medal of Honor Park. Commander David Driver and Sam Pappas are pictured while Post 3 Vice Commander Denis Miller address the audience
Post 3 Officers
Apr 12, 2013
Commander - Bernard L. Cooper Adjutant - J.D. Atkinson
Commander - Bernard L. Cooper Adjutant - J.D. Atkinson
Post 3 Officers
Apr 11, 2014
Commander - Bernard L. Cooper Adjutant - J.D. Atkinson
Commander - Bernard L. Cooper Adjutant - J.D. Atkinson
Black Eagle July 4th Parade
Jul 4, 2014
Black Eagle Volunteer Fire Department (BEVFD) and BEVFD Association Held their annual 4th of July parade in Black Eagle, Montana. The American Legion Post 3 full Color Guard led parade of area volunteer Fire Departments, Salvation Army Support truck (Sally one), local sponsors, Military personnel and youth organizations. Color Guard: Sue Thario, Sam Pappas, David Driver, Denis Miller, and Barny Cooper
Black Eagle Volunteer Fire Department (BEVFD) and BEVFD Association Held their annual 4th of July parade in Black Eagle, Montana. The American Legion Post 3 full Color Guard led parade of area volunteer Fire Departments, Salvation Army Support truck (Sally one), local sponsors, Military personnel and youth organizations. Color Guard: Sue Thario, Sam Pappas, David Driver, Denis Miller, and Barny Cooper
National Commander's Visit
Sep 19, 2014
National Commander Mike Helm visits the Montana Veterans Memorial with Post 3 members Sam Pappas and Mike Winters (Mayor of Great Falls).
National Commander Mike Helm visits the Montana Veterans Memorial with Post 3 members Sam Pappas and Mike Winters (Mayor of Great Falls).
Department Fall Conference
Oct 25, 2014
Squadron 3 members Austin Polaske, Mike Polaske, Aaron Polaske with American Legion National Vice Commander Jake Jacobs
Squadron 3 members Austin Polaske, Mike Polaske, Aaron Polaske with American Legion National Vice Commander Jake Jacobs
Swearing In 2016 Post Officers
May 12, 2015
District 8 Commander Mike Mohegan administers the oath of office to from left to right" Finance Offer Sue Thario, Vice Commander Denis Miller, & Commander Barney Cooper. Loy J. Molumby Post 3's 2015 2016 Post Officers.
District 8 Commander Mike Mohegan administers the oath of office to from left to right" Finance Offer Sue Thario, Vice Commander Denis Miller, & Commander Barney Cooper. Loy J. Molumby Post 3's 2015 2016 Post Officers.
Samuel Thomas Pappas Passes
Apr 16, 2016
Samuel Thomas Pappas, a 49 year continuous member of the American Legion, passed away. Samuel was an active member of the Loy J. Molumby Post 3, the Great Falls and surrounding community, the American Legion District 8 and the Department of the American Legion Montana. Samuel was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 18, 1932 to Thomas J. and Mary (Stratakos) Pappas. He retired a Command Sergeant Major with U.S. Army and a veteran of..
Samuel Thomas Pappas, a 49 year continuous member of the American Legion, passed away. Samuel was an active member of the Loy J. Molumby Post 3, the Great Falls and surrounding community, the American Legion District 8 and the Department of the American Legion Montana. Samuel was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 18, 1932 to Thomas J. and Mary (Stratakos) Pappas. He retired a Command Sergeant Major with U.S. Army and a veteran of..
Joint District 3 & 8 Spring Meeting
Apr 1, 2017
Loy J. Molumby Post 3 of the American Legion hosted the Joint District 3 & 8 Spring Meeting at the First Baptist Church, Great Falls Montana. It was an American Legion Family event with Posts, Auxiliary Units and Sons of the American Legion Squadrons members participating.
Loy J. Molumby Post 3 of the American Legion hosted the Joint District 3 & 8 Spring Meeting at the First Baptist Church, Great Falls Montana. It was an American Legion Family event with Posts, Auxiliary Units and Sons of the American Legion Squadrons members participating.
