Post 43 Manchester, New Hampshire
Post 43
Manchester, New Hampshire
About This Post
Post Namesake
William H. Jutras
First Lieutenant William J. Jutras. First Lieutenant Jutras was a decorated WWI war hero. He received the Distinguished Service Cross for his heroic actions near Riaville, France on September 26, 1918. During this action he was mortally wounded but he was able to deliver his message in time to save his platoon.
Notable Members
The post has members highlighted in service of the American Legion
Robert Bournival- Past National Vice Commander and Past Department Commander
Robert Blais Department Commander 2011-2012
Robert Dionne Department Commander 2014-2015
What Makes this Post Unique
The 3 Department Commanders from Post are all Bobs ad served in the Army
Photos
Presentation of Namesake's Medals to the Post
June 11th 2016 Flag disposal
HISTORY
1910
A Post is Created William H Jutras Post 43
Sep 12, 1919
On August 22 1919 a motion at the Department Executive Committee voted to deny a charter at this time for West Manchester Post, and when Sweeney Post 2 obtained a thousand members, the city would be subdivided along geographical and a charter would be issued for another post . On September 11, 1919 The Department Executive Committee Approved a motion that the City of Manchester , New Hampshire would be divided geographically by the Merrimac..
On August 22 1919 a motion at the Department Executive Committee voted to deny a charter at this time for West Manchester Post, and when Sweeney Post 2 obtained a thousand members, the city would be subdivided along geographical and a charter would be issued for another post . On September 11, 1919 The Department Executive Committee Approved a motion that the City of Manchester , New Hampshire would be divided geographically by the Merrimac..
2000
Robert Bournival Dinner
Mar 6, 2003
After Serving as National Vice Commander was given a Testimonial on March 30 2003
After Serving as National Vice Commander was given a Testimonial on March 30 2003
2010
Post 43 Brings Flag Dispoal Service out to the Community
Jun 11, 2016
On June11th 2016 Post 43 Flag Disposal Team presented the how and why the flag is burned as a disposal.
On June11th 2016 Post 43 Flag Disposal Team presented the how and why the flag is burned as a disposal.
Junior Baseball Team
Aug 2, 2016
The Post this year put out a team In Junior Baseball The team was coached by Peter Bissnnette post a 11-5 season to take division 2 2016 first seed. The Championship was denied the team by a 1 to 0 game againist dover
The Post this year put out a team In Junior Baseball The team was coached by Peter Bissnnette post a 11-5 season to take division 2 2016 first seed. The Championship was denied the team by a 1 to 0 game againist dover
Post recives Namesakes Medals
Sep 15, 2016
The Family of William H Jutras presented the post with the medals awarded . They included the distgied cross and his military Id issued in 1916 To present the medals were Maire Rose Methat- Niece, Claire Sinotte-Niece of William H Jutras
The Family of William H Jutras presented the post with the medals awarded . They included the distgied cross and his military Id issued in 1916 To present the medals were Maire Rose Methat- Niece, Claire Sinotte-Niece of William H Jutras
