Post 53 Greensboro, North Carolina
Post 53
Greensboro, North Carolina
About This Post
Post Namesake
Henry K. Burtner Henry K. Burtner was Greensboro first Soldier to give his life for his country in World War I. He volunteered for service in 1917 and completed his training at Camp Hancock, Georgia. After joining the 3rd Infantry ... READ MORE
Notable Members
Charter Members John G. Alexander Allen Adams Sidney S. Alderman C.W.Banner M.D. R.L. Beall P.H. Beeson J.H. Boyles M.D. B.T. Baynes J.F. Brown E.F. Bain Jr. J.T. Blackmon Charles J. Blake Clyde S. Ballinger Kemp C. Clendemin H.H. Cartlamd ... READ MORE
HISTORY
1910
Temporary Charter Granted
Nov 20, 1919
Allen Adams a former Lieutenant of artillery and a young attorney of Greensboro circulated a petition for the establishment of an American Legion Post in Greensboro.
Allen Adams a former Lieutenant of artillery and a young attorney of Greensboro circulated a petition for the establishment of an American Legion Post in Greensboro.
1920
American Legion Auxiliary Formed
Jun 29, 1920
C.D. Benbow Jr C.W. Banner R.G. White E.L. Stamey F.C. Odell P.P Yates N.L. Eure Ellen J.Y. Preyer J.H. Boyles O.F. Pearce W.P. Dillon T.A. Lyon J.L. Brockman T.E. McLain Jr A.F. Fortune Nellie Rowe Faith Johnson
C.D. Benbow Jr C.W. Banner R.G. White E.L. Stamey F.C. Odell P.P Yates N.L. Eure Ellen J.Y. Preyer J.H. Boyles O.F. Pearce W.P. Dillon T.A. Lyon J.L. Brockman T.E. McLain Jr A.F. Fortune Nellie Rowe Faith Johnson
Permanent Charter Granted
Jun 27, 1922
Permanent Charter Granted
Permanent Charter Granted
1960
Current Post Home Dedicated
Jul 21, 1962
The current post home located at 729 Creek Ridge Road was dedicated.
The current post home located at 729 Creek Ridge Road was dedicated.
2010
Auxiliary Unit 53 Hosts the National President
Aug 14, 2016
The Auxiliary was asked to host a social for the American Legion Auxiliary President, Sharon Conatser who was in North Carolina for American Legion World Series. The unit hosted an ice cream social for unit members, Auxiliary members from around the state as well as other Legion Family members.
The Auxiliary was asked to host a social for the American Legion Auxiliary President, Sharon Conatser who was in North Carolina for American Legion World Series. The unit hosted an ice cream social for unit members, Auxiliary members from around the state as well as other Legion Family members.
Carol Barker Elected Department Commander
Jun 10, 2017
On June 10, 2017, at the Department Convention in Raleigh, NC Past post commander, Carol Barker was elected to be the Department Commander for the 2017-2018.
On June 10, 2017, at the Department Convention in Raleigh, NC Past post commander, Carol Barker was elected to be the Department Commander for the 2017-2018.
