Post 339 Bellevue, Nebraska
Post 339
Bellevue, Nebraska
About This Post
Post Namesake
Martin-Graves Post 339 derives its namesake from two Bellevue, Nebraska residents who died overseas in World War I: Lt. Ralph Martin of Bellevue, Nebraska, was assigned to the 9th Machine Gun Battalion, 3rd Division. He died at 22 years of ... READ MORE
Notable Members
- The 6th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, (CMSAF) James M. McCoy - Nebraska State Senator Tommy L. Garrett - Former Mayor of Bellevue, Nebraska, Jerry Ryan - 2014 Bellevue Persons of the Year, Don Kiviniemi and Jim ... READ MORE
What Makes this Post Unique
Post 339 has never had a building of its own; however, that hasn't stopped us from supporting veterans in the local community and active duty members from Offutt Air Force Base. Over the years, Post 339 has made a name ... READ MORE
Photos
Grave Marker of Lt. Ralph Martin at St. Mihel American Cemetery, France
Post 339 Holiday Basket Program
2014 Bellevue Persons of the Year
HISTORY
1920
Post 339 Receives Its Permanet Charter
Aug 28, 1923
Bellevue American Legion Post 399 is organized at the Bellevue Vocational School. The Bellevue Vocational School was made up exclusively of ex-servicemen and our founding members want to create an American Legion Post to provide "an excellent opportunity to work hand-in-hand with disabled men and their cases." Know Officers of the Post are: C.B. Lehmer: Commander R.O. Dean: Adjutant Service Officer: H. McKeen Lt. Edward Branharn: Chaplain (From Fort Crook, known today as Offutt AFB)..
Bellevue American Legion Post 399 is organized at the Bellevue Vocational School. The Bellevue Vocational School was made up exclusively of ex-servicemen and our founding members want to create an American Legion Post to provide "an excellent opportunity to work hand-in-hand with disabled men and their cases." Know Officers of the Post are: C.B. Lehmer: Commander R.O. Dean: Adjutant Service Officer: H. McKeen Lt. Edward Branharn: Chaplain (From Fort Crook, known today as Offutt AFB)..
Post Name Changed To Martin-Graves Post 339
Mar 8, 1926
To honor two Bellevue, Nebraska residents who died overseas during World War I, Post 339 receives authorization to change the name of the Post from Bellevue Post #339 to Martin-Graves Post #339. This namesake is for Lt Ralph Martin and PVT Bert Graves. Known Officers at this time are: A.D. Short: Commander Clark Barteau: Adjutant Henry A. Balis: Sgt-At-Arms There are 15 paid members and dues are $1.25 a year
To honor two Bellevue, Nebraska residents who died overseas during World War I, Post 339 receives authorization to change the name of the Post from Bellevue Post #339 to Martin-Graves Post #339. This namesake is for Lt Ralph Martin and PVT Bert Graves. Known Officers at this time are: A.D. Short: Commander Clark Barteau: Adjutant Henry A. Balis: Sgt-At-Arms There are 15 paid members and dues are $1.25 a year
