Post 55 Winston Salem, North Carolina
Post 55
Winston Salem, North Carolina
About This Post
Post Namesake
Clyde Bolling
Clyde Bolling US Army HQ Co First Brigade Infantry. Clyde was a motorcycle messenger. While delivering a message to his Commanding Officer, Clyde was hit by shrapnel. He died of his wounds on May 11, 1918.
Notable Members
Paul N. Montague Post 55's first commander. Commander Montague was a Sgt with Aviation Section in 1917. He was commisioned as a Lt. with 95th Squadron, First Pursuit Group in 1918. He was shot down behind the German lines where ... READ MORE
What Makes this Post Unique
Clyde Bolling Post 55 is a family that continues to serve. We have an SAL unit, an ALA chapter, ALR chapter, a Venture Crew, and a 40/8 voiture. Post 55 holds an annual Christmas party where we bring children from ... READ MORE
Photos
Clyde Bolling
First Commander
First Female Commander
HISTORY
1910
WW1 Members apply for Post
Nov 17, 1919
18 of Winston Salems WW1 vets send in application for an American Legion Post.
1920
Clyde Bolling members apply for Permanent Charter
Jun 15, 1922
Permanent Charter application sent in by 8 members.
Permanent Charter approved by Department of NC
Jun 27, 1922
Clyde Bolling Post 55 receives permanent charter.
