Post 284 Bryan, Ohio
Post 284
Bryan, Ohio
About This Post
Post Namesake
Charles E. Arnold Post 284 American Legion History
On December 10th 1919 the National Executive Committee at American Legion Headquarters in Indianapolis IN granted a charter to American Legion Post 284 in Bryan.
There were 30 members on the charter when it was issued in 1919. Charles E. Ames, Charles E. Arnold’s brother-in-law was the first commander for Post 284. Post 284 was named for Lt Charles E. Arnold, who was killed in the battle of Argonne, France. Charles was a football star at Bryan High School before entering the service.The first meetings of Post 284 were held in the G.A.R. Hall on the south side of the square, then from 1920-28 over Cy Demas Candy Kitchen, from 1928-34 over the post office on the east side of the square. In the fall of 1935 ground was broken for the current building at the corner of East Butler and South Emmett Streets. Taking part in the groundbreaking were George Hamet (a Civil War Veteran), Arthur Spangler (Spanish American War), and Seldon Brannon (WWI). As of 2019 Post 284 in Bryan will celebrate 100 years of existence. In 2017 Post 284 formed a partnership with VFW Post 2489 in Bryan, and began to share their facilities. The property at 519 E. Butler Street was sold in September 2018.
There were 30 members on the charter when it was issued in 1919. Charles E. Ames, Charles E. Arnold’s brother-in-law was the first commander for Post 284. Post 284 was named for Lt Charles E. Arnold, who was killed in the battle of Argonne, France. Charles was a football star at Bryan High School before entering the service.The first meetings of Post 284 were held in the G.A.R. Hall on the south side of the square, then from 1920-28 over Cy Demas Candy Kitchen, from 1928-34 over the post office on the east side of the square. In the fall of 1935 ground was broken for the current building at the corner of East Butler and South Emmett Streets. Taking part in the groundbreaking were George Hamet (a Civil War Veteran), Arthur Spangler (Spanish American War), and Seldon Brannon (WWI). As of 2019 Post 284 in Bryan will celebrate 100 years of existence. In 2017 Post 284 formed a partnership with VFW Post 2489 in Bryan, and began to share their facilities. The property at 519 E. Butler Street was sold in September 2018.
