From the pages of the Nashua Telegraph Wed. Oct. 4, 1939.
Nelson J. Seymour Jr. was elected commander of the James E. Coffey Post, American Legion at the monthly session at City Hall last evening. Mr. Seymour, who has served as Vice Commander was unopposed for the election. Members voted to hold a joint installation with the Auxiliary at a date to be announced shortly.
Officers elected include:
Commander: Nelson J. Seymour Jr.
Vice Commander: Myron S. Walch.
Adjutant: Francis W. Brunelle.
Finance Officer: William T. Mulligan.
Chaplain: Rev. Pierre C. Gamache.
Historian: Elwyn C. Hopkins.
Sergeant At Arms: Arthur O'Neil.
Trust Officer: George M. French.
Trustee: Dennis Nash.
Executive Committee: James R. Milliken, Oscar Mountfort, William A. Smith.
Membership for 1939-1940: 495
During his tenor, Commander Seymour and officers of the Coffey Post held several meetings with the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen, and eventually, the Aldermen voted to turn over the former Police Station to the American Legion for a home.
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