Post 366 Seneca Falls, New York
Post 366
Seneca Falls, New York
About This Post
Post Namesake
Charles F. Kirk-Maynard F. Casey
Notable Members
Walter F. Baker, Post Commander, 7th District Commander, first Department Commander from Seneca County, 1993-1994.
Edward Lawrence, Past Post, County District Commander, Department Vice-Commander, Department Legionnaire of the Year, 1984. Post member for 69 years
What Makes this Post Unique
First chartered in Seneca County, one of the longest charted Posts in 7th District.
HISTORY
1910
Welcome Home
Jul 11, 1919
SENECA FALLS WELCOMES Its Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Home, July 11, 1919, Large Celebration Planned, Parade On Fall Street, The soldiers, sailors and marines gathered for a monster parade and gala day during which they received the formal welcome home of this community. The various committees in charge of the celebration made diligent efforts to have every World War veteran present at the time and they were urged to don their uniforms. A special committee..
SENECA FALLS WELCOMES Its Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Home, July 11, 1919, Large Celebration Planned, Parade On Fall Street, The soldiers, sailors and marines gathered for a monster parade and gala day during which they received the formal welcome home of this community. The various committees in charge of the celebration made diligent efforts to have every World War veteran present at the time and they were urged to don their uniforms. A special committee..
Men Should Organization
Jul 25, 1919
Should Organize Post, The returned servicemen of Seneca Falls should take the lead in organizing a post of the American Legion organization. Auburn men have done so, in a tribute to W. Mynderse Rice, who has made the supreme sacrifice. The need for such an organization becomes apparent each day. There are endless opportunities for the servicemen, once they are organized, to aid in perpetuating the ideals for which they fought.
Should Organize Post, The returned servicemen of Seneca Falls should take the lead in organizing a post of the American Legion organization. Auburn men have done so, in a tribute to W. Mynderse Rice, who has made the supreme sacrifice. The need for such an organization becomes apparent each day. There are endless opportunities for the servicemen, once they are organized, to aid in perpetuating the ideals for which they fought.
Post Application
Aug 8, 1919
The servicemen of Seneca Falls have taken the first step in applying for a Charter in the American Legion Organization. The "Application For Post Of American Legion", has been filled out and forwarded to the State Office in New York City. The names on the charter are; Robert S. Pollard, Maynard S. Cory, Charles H. Gilligan, Lewis G. Deal, Frederick C. Fornesi, John Woods, Frank A. DeReamer, John Sullivan, Nathan Delavan, Frank May, Clarence H...
The servicemen of Seneca Falls have taken the first step in applying for a Charter in the American Legion Organization. The "Application For Post Of American Legion", has been filled out and forwarded to the State Office in New York City. The names on the charter are; Robert S. Pollard, Maynard S. Cory, Charles H. Gilligan, Lewis G. Deal, Frederick C. Fornesi, John Woods, Frank A. DeReamer, John Sullivan, Nathan Delavan, Frank May, Clarence H...
Organization Announced
Sep 5, 1919
FORMATION ANNOUNCED, Formation of the first Post of the American Legion in Seneca Falls was announced by Wade H. Hays, State Secretary of the American Legion, 140 Nassau Street, New York City, New York. The new Post will be known as the "Seneca Post" of the American Legion. John J. Hanlin, 99 East Bayard Street is the organizer of the Post to whom applications should be sent. In addition to Seneca Falls, it is expected..
FORMATION ANNOUNCED, Formation of the first Post of the American Legion in Seneca Falls was announced by Wade H. Hays, State Secretary of the American Legion, 140 Nassau Street, New York City, New York. The new Post will be known as the "Seneca Post" of the American Legion. John J. Hanlin, 99 East Bayard Street is the organizer of the Post to whom applications should be sent. In addition to Seneca Falls, it is expected..
New York Chartered Issued
Sep 8, 1919
New York State Post, No. 366 Charter Issued, The Post receives its Temporary Charter, from the Department of New York, and starts the formal proceedings for organization. Applications are still being accepted. More information to follow about meetings in the next few days.
New York State Post, No. 366 Charter Issued, The Post receives its Temporary Charter, from the Department of New York, and starts the formal proceedings for organization. Applications are still being accepted. More information to follow about meetings in the next few days.
Vets Meet Tonight
Sep 12, 1919
Vets Meet Tonight, In Elk's Temple tonight at 8 o'clock there will be a meeting of servicemen who are eligible for membership in the American Legion, and Seneca Post will be formally organized by the election of officers. A large meeting will be necessary to represent the several hundred young men of Seneca Falls, and it environs who were in the armed service of the country during the Great War The young men who have..
Vets Meet Tonight, In Elk's Temple tonight at 8 o'clock there will be a meeting of servicemen who are eligible for membership in the American Legion, and Seneca Post will be formally organized by the election of officers. A large meeting will be necessary to represent the several hundred young men of Seneca Falls, and it environs who were in the armed service of the country during the Great War The young men who have..
Kirk-Casey Post
Sep 19, 1919
In the Elk's Temple last Friday night the World War Veterans of Seneca Falls and vicinity held their first regular meeting as a local branch of the American Legion and they perfected the formal organization of the Post. George Gargan heads the organization as president. The name that was unanimously chose was "Kirk-Casey Post." Frederick Kirk and Maynard Casey were killed in action while fighting with the 77th Division and their sacrifice supreme will be..
In the Elk's Temple last Friday night the World War Veterans of Seneca Falls and vicinity held their first regular meeting as a local branch of the American Legion and they perfected the formal organization of the Post. George Gargan heads the organization as president. The name that was unanimously chose was "Kirk-Casey Post." Frederick Kirk and Maynard Casey were killed in action while fighting with the 77th Division and their sacrifice supreme will be..
Kirk and Casey
Sep 20, 1919
NOTE; The two young men that this Post was named for, were among the last forty-one group of drafted men to leave Seneca County on February 26, 1918. They took their training at Camp Upton, Long Island, and were sent overseas to France. After being killed in action, they were interned there, and their bodies returned to Seneca Falls for burial in June, 1921. Their sisters, Cecil Kirk and Elizabeth Casey would be Charter Members..
NOTE; The two young men that this Post was named for, were among the last forty-one group of drafted men to leave Seneca County on February 26, 1918. They took their training at Camp Upton, Long Island, and were sent overseas to France. After being killed in action, they were interned there, and their bodies returned to Seneca Falls for burial in June, 1921. Their sisters, Cecil Kirk and Elizabeth Casey would be Charter Members..
Women Member
Sep 25, 1919
Kirk-Casey Post No. 366 now has a women member duly enrolled. Miss Sara Martin, who served over a year as a nurse in France, and who is now engaged in that profession in Auburn , has enrolled in the Post. Miss Martin received her training in Willard State hospital and was a resident of Seneca Falls for a time before going into the service. She saw the most difficult kind of trying service in an..
Kirk-Casey Post No. 366 now has a women member duly enrolled. Miss Sara Martin, who served over a year as a nurse in France, and who is now engaged in that profession in Auburn , has enrolled in the Post. Miss Martin received her training in Willard State hospital and was a resident of Seneca Falls for a time before going into the service. She saw the most difficult kind of trying service in an..
Delegates
Oct 3, 1919
Seneca County men who are veterans of the World War, are rapidly getting the affairs of the American Legion well organized. The first county meeting was held in this village last Saturday and delegates were chosen to the first state convention to be held in Rochester on October 10th and 11th. Delegates from Kirk-Casey Post, No. 366 are: George Gargan, Clarence Kissel; Seneca County Delegates at Large: Andrew T. McArdle,S.S. Gould, Jr.
Seneca County men who are veterans of the World War, are rapidly getting the affairs of the American Legion well organized. The first county meeting was held in this village last Saturday and delegates were chosen to the first state convention to be held in Rochester on October 10th and 11th. Delegates from Kirk-Casey Post, No. 366 are: George Gargan, Clarence Kissel; Seneca County Delegates at Large: Andrew T. McArdle,S.S. Gould, Jr.
Smoker
Oct 4, 1919
Members of Kirk-Casey Post No. 366 have been given the use of the Knights of Columbus, club rooms for a smoker to be held monday evening and they invite all servicemen, whether members of the Post or not to attend. Clarence Kissel has charge of entertainment. Smokes, refreshments, music and two fast semi professional boxing matches will be the principal item on the program.
Members of Kirk-Casey Post No. 366 have been given the use of the Knights of Columbus, club rooms for a smoker to be held monday evening and they invite all servicemen, whether members of the Post or not to attend. Clarence Kissel has charge of entertainment. Smokes, refreshments, music and two fast semi professional boxing matches will be the principal item on the program.
Successor
Nov 7, 1919
Members of the American Legion are urged to be present to-night at 8 o'clock in the Elk's Temple. President George Gargan will resign his position and his successor will be chosen. Mr. Gargan leaves Sunday for Chicago to accept a position in the Chicago office of the Gould Company
Members of the American Legion are urged to be present to-night at 8 o'clock in the Elk's Temple. President George Gargan will resign his position and his successor will be chosen. Mr. Gargan leaves Sunday for Chicago to accept a position in the Chicago office of the Gould Company
No Celebration
Nov 11, 1919
No Celebration Armistice Day, November 11th, Officers of Kirk-Casey Post had plans well under way for a celebration of Armistice Day, but the voting on the soldier bonus question throughout the county so displeased many of the service men that the Legion officials have given up the celebration project entirely. The village board was asked Monday night to declare a half holiday for next Thursday, and the request was promptly granted, but all of the..
No Celebration Armistice Day, November 11th, Officers of Kirk-Casey Post had plans well under way for a celebration of Armistice Day, but the voting on the soldier bonus question throughout the county so displeased many of the service men that the Legion officials have given up the celebration project entirely. The village board was asked Monday night to declare a half holiday for next Thursday, and the request was promptly granted, but all of the..
Elected
Nov 14, 1919
Elected, at a meeting of the members of Kirk-Casey Post No. 366 in the Elk's Temple last night, a special election was held, and Thomas J. Riley was elected to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of George Gargan as President. The plan for Mr. Riley, was he would take the oath of office at the meeting which was held on November 7th. He had requested a few days to get his affairs in..
Elected, at a meeting of the members of Kirk-Casey Post No. 366 in the Elk's Temple last night, a special election was held, and Thomas J. Riley was elected to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of George Gargan as President. The plan for Mr. Riley, was he would take the oath of office at the meeting which was held on November 7th. He had requested a few days to get his affairs in..
1920
Memorial Tablet
Feb 18, 1921
The Memorial Tablet, that has been procured by the Sa-go-ye-Wat ha, Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and upon which appear the names of all of the Seneca Falls, servicemen who had a part in the World War, will be formally dedicated next Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.. The exercise will be held in Trinity Church parish house and the officers of the D. A. R. Chapter invite all the relatives and friends..
The Memorial Tablet, that has been procured by the Sa-go-ye-Wat ha, Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and upon which appear the names of all of the Seneca Falls, servicemen who had a part in the World War, will be formally dedicated next Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.. The exercise will be held in Trinity Church parish house and the officers of the D. A. R. Chapter invite all the relatives and friends..
Auxiliary Formed
Feb 22, 1921
An Auxiliary of Kirk-Casey Post, No. 366 was organized by women related to ex-servicemen at the dinner and dance given by the Legion men Thursday night of last week. The Charter Members are; Mrs. F. W. Lester; Mrs. A. R. Kenyon; Mrs. D. P. Loomis; Mrs. Robert Knight; Mrs. Fred Rockwell; Mrs. T. J. Riley; Miss Anna K. Mc Ardle; Miss Alice Henry; Mrs. Nathan H. Delevan; Mrs. Charles R. Botsford; Mrs. W. P. Ryan;..
An Auxiliary of Kirk-Casey Post, No. 366 was organized by women related to ex-servicemen at the dinner and dance given by the Legion men Thursday night of last week. The Charter Members are; Mrs. F. W. Lester; Mrs. A. R. Kenyon; Mrs. D. P. Loomis; Mrs. Robert Knight; Mrs. Fred Rockwell; Mrs. T. J. Riley; Miss Anna K. Mc Ardle; Miss Alice Henry; Mrs. Nathan H. Delevan; Mrs. Charles R. Botsford; Mrs. W. P. Ryan;..
Memorial Tablet Dedicated
Feb 25, 1921
The bronze tablet in Mynderse Library which contains the names of Seneca Falls service- men, has a far deeper significance to any person who witnessed the dedication of the tablet, than before the service Tuesday night. General Wilson of Geneva and James F. Gallivan of Rochester, District Chairman of the American Legion addressed the gathering at Trinity Church parish house. The building was not large enough to accommodate those who wished to hear the address...
The bronze tablet in Mynderse Library which contains the names of Seneca Falls service- men, has a far deeper significance to any person who witnessed the dedication of the tablet, than before the service Tuesday night. General Wilson of Geneva and James F. Gallivan of Rochester, District Chairman of the American Legion addressed the gathering at Trinity Church parish house. The building was not large enough to accommodate those who wished to hear the address...
Bodies Returned
Jun 6, 1922
The bodies of Charles Frederick Kirk and Maynard Francis Casey, the two service men for whom Kirk-Casey Post was named, are expected to arrive in Hoboken about next Thursday and will probably be received here four days later. Officers of Kirk-Casey Post have made tentative plans for military funeral honors. Seneca Falls to Honor Memory of First Two Sons to Fall in Battle W.M. Follette, President of Village, Calls Upon Citizens to Cease Work During..
The bodies of Charles Frederick Kirk and Maynard Francis Casey, the two service men for whom Kirk-Casey Post was named, are expected to arrive in Hoboken about next Thursday and will probably be received here four days later. Officers of Kirk-Casey Post have made tentative plans for military funeral honors. Seneca Falls to Honor Memory of First Two Sons to Fall in Battle W.M. Follette, President of Village, Calls Upon Citizens to Cease Work During..
Women Apply For Permanent Charter
Feb 21, 1923
The wives, sisters and daughters of the men of Kirk-Casey Post, No. 366 of the American Legion have applied to the national organization for the issue of a permanent charter to form a unit of the American Legion Auxiliary at the local Post level. The organization name will be; Kirk-Casey Auxiliary Unit No. 366. The women expect the charter with-in a couple of months. The Unit would receive its permanent charter on May 23, 1923..
The wives, sisters and daughters of the men of Kirk-Casey Post, No. 366 of the American Legion have applied to the national organization for the issue of a permanent charter to form a unit of the American Legion Auxiliary at the local Post level. The organization name will be; Kirk-Casey Auxiliary Unit No. 366. The women expect the charter with-in a couple of months. The Unit would receive its permanent charter on May 23, 1923..
Kirk Casey Members Buy On State Street
Apr 2, 1924
Will Convert Casey Home Into Club Rooms Plan to Build Large Hall. Kirk-Casey Post, No. 366, American Legion, Has arranged to buy the Casey property at No. 48 State street and will erect on the property a building that will provide a meeting hall for the organization with club rooms in the front. Building plans are not definite as yet but present intentions are to make changes in the dwelling to suit it for use..
Will Convert Casey Home Into Club Rooms Plan to Build Large Hall. Kirk-Casey Post, No. 366, American Legion, Has arranged to buy the Casey property at No. 48 State street and will erect on the property a building that will provide a meeting hall for the organization with club rooms in the front. Building plans are not definite as yet but present intentions are to make changes in the dwelling to suit it for use..
