From the pages of the Nashua Telegraph, 8 May 1969
"Richard J. McDonald as commander heads new officers of the James E. Coffey Post, Americans Legion who were installed last night.
McDonald, a World War II Army veteran succeeds John Bisset to the highest post.
In attendance was State Commander Donald Clemments of Plastow. Other guests were Leo Belisle of Hooksett, assistant state chaplain; Aime Couture commander-elect and Theodore Stone, junior vice commader-elect of Sweeney Post Manchester and William T. Mulligan commander, Nashua Barracks, World War I Veterans.
The installation ceremonies were directed by a team headed by Stanley Shea of Wilton, District 2 commander. A luncheon was served by the auxiliary."
New officers include:
Commander: Richard J. McDonald (pictured)
Senior Vice Commander: Owen F. Hansberry
Junior Vice Commander: Ernest E. Ledoux
Adjutant: A. Charles Lindsay
Finance Officer: Emil T. Bozek
Treasurer: Arthur L. Barrett
Service Officer: A. Charles Lindsay
Chaplain: Matthew F. Lynch.
Historian: Frederick M. Clemons.
Trust Officer: Robert S. Whitney.
Assistant Trust Officer: Mary H. Sullivan.
Trustee: John P. Bisset.
Sergeant At Arms: Albert Coffey.
Executive Committee: Raymond Wesson, Roland Caron, Andrew Bernier.
Post Membership for 1969-1970: 1174.
"The District installing team included:
Shea, commander; Lester Perham, child welfare and Richard Piper, adjutant, both of Milford; Louis Milianazi, finance officer; Raymond Pelkey, senior vice commander of Hudson; Maurice Levesque, service officer; Mervin Cudihy Jr., Wilton, junior vice commander; John Grant, New Boston, chaplain; Albert Bryer, Antrim, sgt-at-arms; Aime Auclair, historian."
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