On June 11, 1920, a Soldiers Banquet was held at the Aethelwold Hotel for the soldiers, sailors and marines of Transylvania County, North Carolina. Major Robinson of Charlotte assisted in the organization of Pisgah Post 88 of the American Legion. The decision to organize an American Legion Post resulted from the conclusion of these Veterans that the American Legion was the representative Veterans' organization in this country. That conclusion has been proven true as today the American Legion is the largest wartime Veterans' organization with nearly 15,000 local Posts throughout America and over 2 million members who care about America, Veterans, their families and our nation's youth.
At the June meeting elections were held and Private Ralph R. Fisher was named Post Commander. The other officers were also filled. “Major Robinson delivered a strong address upon the benefits of the Legion.”
Sometime between 1920 and the charter date of 23 March 1923 the Post name was changed to honor Pvt. Monroe Wilson from Transylvania County who died in World War I. Monroe Wilson Post 88 of the American Legion continues to honor servicemen and women of the United States of America for over 95 years.
Post 88 Celebrates Birthday
