Post 1492 Leonardsville, New York
Post 1492
Leonardsville, New York
About This Post
Post Namesake
The namesakes of Johnson-Rogers Post 1492: PFC Erford M. Johnson and PFC Royce H. Rogers. PFC Johnson was assigned to the 31st Infantry Division, Company A and died during the Bataan March in WWII. PFC Rogers was assigned to the ... READ MORE
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HISTORY
1940
First Organizational Meeting
Apr 12, 1946
On April 12th at the Leonardsville Central School at 8 PM, a meeting of veterans was called to order by John Wilson as acting chairman. A motion was made by Roger Chase that the veterans present should form an American Legion Post in Leonardsville; motion seconded and carried. A second motion by Claude Barrell that John Wilson be made chairman of following meetings until officers were elected was seconded and carried. A third motion by..
On April 12th at the Leonardsville Central School at 8 PM, a meeting of veterans was called to order by John Wilson as acting chairman. A motion was made by Roger Chase that the veterans present should form an American Legion Post in Leonardsville; motion seconded and carried. A second motion by Claude Barrell that John Wilson be made chairman of following meetings until officers were elected was seconded and carried. A third motion by..
First Officers Elected
Apr 24, 1946
The first election of officers took place at the second meeting. Commander: E. Manning Gaynor Vice Commander: Hallard J. Stanbro Vice Commander: John Wilson Vice Commander: Raymond Beach Adjutant: Lloyd Crumb Sergeant at Arms: John H. Whaley Finance Officer: George Colegrove Historian: Fred Brand Chaplain: Paul White
The first election of officers took place at the second meeting. Commander: E. Manning Gaynor Vice Commander: Hallard J. Stanbro Vice Commander: John Wilson Vice Commander: Raymond Beach Adjutant: Lloyd Crumb Sergeant at Arms: John H. Whaley Finance Officer: George Colegrove Historian: Fred Brand Chaplain: Paul White
First Post Constitution and By-Laws Approved
May 24, 1946
The Constitution and By-Laws as suggested by the American Legion Department of New York and as presented by the Adjutant were approved by the comrades.
The Constitution and By-Laws as suggested by the American Legion Department of New York and as presented by the Adjutant were approved by the comrades.
Temporary Charter Presented to Post
May 29, 1946
County Commander Lester Hendrix and County Adjutant William Jones presented Post 1492 with a temporary charter for the Post.
County Commander Lester Hendrix and County Adjutant William Jones presented Post 1492 with a temporary charter for the Post.
First Participation in Memorial Day Parades
May 30, 1946
At 10:15 AM, a parade started from Leonardsville Central School and marched to the cemetery for a brief service. At 11:15 AM, a parade started from the Odd Fellows Hall, stopped at Beaver Creek for a service in honor of sailors and marines, then went on to the cemetery for a brief service. On returning, the line of march halted at the honor roll on Main Street to honor the veterans of WWII.
At 10:15 AM, a parade started from Leonardsville Central School and marched to the cemetery for a brief service. At 11:15 AM, a parade started from the Odd Fellows Hall, stopped at Beaver Creek for a service in honor of sailors and marines, then went on to the cemetery for a brief service. On returning, the line of march halted at the honor roll on Main Street to honor the veterans of WWII.
Post Name Approved
Jul 11, 1946
The Committee for naming the Post reported that the Johnson family and the Rogers family had approved the use of the names for this Post. Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously that American Legion Post 1492 use the name Johnson-Rogers on the application for a permanent charter.
The Committee for naming the Post reported that the Johnson family and the Rogers family had approved the use of the names for this Post. Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously that American Legion Post 1492 use the name Johnson-Rogers on the application for a permanent charter.
Post Acquires Its First Home
Aug 1, 1948
At the July 29, 1948 meeting, the Post Building Committee reported that the deal on the new building would be closed in a few days. The Post would have to put in heating and plumbing. A clause in the deed stipulated that if the Post moved out of town, the building would be sold back to the Talbot estate. This building is located on Main Street (NY Route 8) in Leonardsville, NY next to the..
At the July 29, 1948 meeting, the Post Building Committee reported that the deal on the new building would be closed in a few days. The Post would have to put in heating and plumbing. A clause in the deed stipulated that if the Post moved out of town, the building would be sold back to the Talbot estate. This building is located on Main Street (NY Route 8) in Leonardsville, NY next to the..
1960
Color Guard Takes Second Place at County Convention
Jun 1, 1961
The Post's Color Guard participated in the Color Guard competition at the Madison County Legion Convention, and was awarded the Second Place prize.
The Post's Color Guard participated in the Color Guard competition at the Madison County Legion Convention, and was awarded the Second Place prize.
1970
Leonardsville Field Days 1976 - Best Appearing Veterans Organization
Jul 1, 1976
Color Guard won a trophy for Best Appearing Veterans Organization at the Leonardsville Field Days in 1976.
Color Guard won a trophy for Best Appearing Veterans Organization at the Leonardsville Field Days in 1976.
Unadilla Forks 1977 - Best Color Guard
Jul 1, 1977
Color Guard won a trophy for Best Color Guard at Unadilla Forks in 1977.
Color Guard won a trophy for Best Color Guard at Unadilla Forks in 1977.
Richfield Springs 1977 - 3rd
Aug 1, 1977
Color Guard won a 3rd place trophy at Richfield Springs in 1977.
Color Guard won a 3rd place trophy at Richfield Springs in 1977.
1980
Richfield Springs 1980 - 3rd Place Vets
Jul 1, 1980
Color Guard won the 3rd Place Vets trophy at Richfield Springs in 1977.
Color Guard won the 3rd Place Vets trophy at Richfield Springs in 1977.
First Meeting in New Post Home
Jun 13, 1985
The Post held its first meeting in its new home on Miner Road in Brookfield. This is the building still used today.
The Post held its first meeting in its new home on Miner Road in Brookfield. This is the building still used today.
