Post 213 Department of Oklahoma, Oklahoma
Post 213
Department of Oklahoma, Oklahoma
About This Post
Post Namesake
Department of Oklahoma was created in 1919.
Notable Members
About the middle of April 1919 the adjutant general of the state called together a few representatives ex-service men and with their aid effected a temporary organization, electing Ross Lillard of Oklahoma City Chairman and F.W. Fisher secretary. On May ... READ MORE
What Makes this Post Unique
The Department of Oklahoma formed in 1919 was unique due to the large number of American Indians and different Indian tribes. Being an American Indian warrior was natural for the different tribes. The American Indians had the largest percentage of ... READ MORE
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National awarded our Department Winner of the Lindsley Trophy for 2019
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HISTORY
1910
The American Legion was chartered by Congress
Mar 15, 1919
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. Membership swiftly grew to over 1 million, and local posts sprang up across the country. Today, membership stands at over 2.4 million in 14,000 posts worldwide. The..
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. Membership swiftly grew to over 1 million, and local posts sprang up across the country. Today, membership stands at over 2.4 million in 14,000 posts worldwide. The..
Lee Daniel Acting Chairman Organizes Post 1 Tulsa
May 21, 1919
On May 21, 1919 Tulsa members of The American Legion gathered to organize a post. These quotes from the Tulsa World article published on the morning of Wednesday, May 22, 1919 tell the story: “Many service men attended the rousing meeting of the American Legion held at the courthouse at 8 o’clock Tuesday night. Inspired by the national convention recently held in St. Louis, Lee Daniel, acting chairman of the post, opened the meeting with..
On May 21, 1919 Tulsa members of The American Legion gathered to organize a post. These quotes from the Tulsa World article published on the morning of Wednesday, May 22, 1919 tell the story: “Many service men attended the rousing meeting of the American Legion held at the courthouse at 8 o’clock Tuesday night. Inspired by the national convention recently held in St. Louis, Lee Daniel, acting chairman of the post, opened the meeting with..
Lee Daniel Acting Chairman
May 22, 1919
Lee Daniel Acting Chairman of the Tulsa American Legion Post On May 21, 1919 organized first meeting of service members. Following the short talk by Lee Daniel about the national convention in St. Louis, the following officers were elected: “Horace Hagan, president; John Rogers, vice president; Ralph Berry, secretary; Virgil Jones, treasurer, Wm. R. Meyer, historian; and C.L. Murray, chaplain.” Tulsa Post 1 was born
Lee Daniel Acting Chairman of the Tulsa American Legion Post On May 21, 1919 organized first meeting of service members. Following the short talk by Lee Daniel about the national convention in St. Louis, the following officers were elected: “Horace Hagan, president; John Rogers, vice president; Ralph Berry, secretary; Virgil Jones, treasurer, Wm. R. Meyer, historian; and C.L. Murray, chaplain.” Tulsa Post 1 was born
Ross Lillard Commander 1919 Department of Oklahoma
May 23, 1919
Ross Lillard Commander 1919 Department of Oklahoma Note: Ross Lillard, the first Department of Oklahoma Commander, resigned to run for Congress in 1919.
Ross Lillard Commander 1919 Department of Oklahoma Note: Ross Lillard, the first Department of Oklahoma Commander, resigned to run for Congress in 1919.
Horace H. Hagan, JR Commander 1919-1920 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 5, 1919
Horace Hagan Commander 1919-1920 Department of Oklahoma From Carson-Wilson-Rigney-Forrester-Shoemaker Post 1 Tulsa , Oklahoma Horace H. Hagan, Jr. (b. October 13, 1891) was elected Commander of Joe Carson Post 1 in 1919. A founding member of Post 1, he went on to serve as Oklahoma’s first elected Department Commander, and also served on The American Legion National Executive Committee. He was a successful attorney, practicing civil and criminal law, before and after his service in..
Horace Hagan Commander 1919-1920 Department of Oklahoma From Carson-Wilson-Rigney-Forrester-Shoemaker Post 1 Tulsa , Oklahoma Horace H. Hagan, Jr. (b. October 13, 1891) was elected Commander of Joe Carson Post 1 in 1919. A founding member of Post 1, he went on to serve as Oklahoma’s first elected Department Commander, and also served on The American Legion National Executive Committee. He was a successful attorney, practicing civil and criminal law, before and after his service in..
1920
Harold B. Fell Commander 1920-1921 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 5, 1920
Harold B. Fell Commander 1920-1921 Department of Oklahoma From George R. Anderson Post 65 Ardmore, Oklahoma
Harold B. Fell Commander 1920-1921 Department of Oklahoma From George R. Anderson Post 65 Ardmore, Oklahoma
Hughes B. Davis Commander 1921-1922 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1921
Hughes B. Davis Commander 1921-1922 Department of Oklahoma From Dobbs-Adams Post 55 Duncan, Oklahoma
Hughes B. Davis Commander 1921-1922 Department of Oklahoma From Dobbs-Adams Post 55 Duncan, Oklahoma
Dudley C. Monk Commander 1922-1923 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1922
Dudley C. Monk Commander 1922-1923 Department of Oklahoma From White Williams Post 10 Okmulgee, Oklahoma
Dudley C. Monk Commander 1922-1923 Department of Oklahoma From White Williams Post 10 Okmulgee, Oklahoma
Cody Fowler Commander 1923-1924 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1923
Cody Fowler Commander 1923-1924 Department of Oklahoma From Oklahoma City Post 35 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Cody Fowler Commander 1923-1924 Department of Oklahoma From Oklahoma City Post 35 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
J. F. Hatcher Commander 1924-1925 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1924
J. F. Hatcher Commander 1924-1925 Department of Oklahoma From Hurst-Beaton Post 54 Chickasha, Oklahoma
J. F. Hatcher Commander 1924-1925 Department of Oklahoma From Hurst-Beaton Post 54 Chickasha, Oklahoma
Robert S. Kerr Commander 1925-1926 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1925
Robert S. Kerr Commander 1925-1926 Department of Oklahoma From Howard-Maxey Post 72 Ada, Oklahoma
Robert S. Kerr Commander 1925-1926 Department of Oklahoma From Howard-Maxey Post 72 Ada, Oklahoma
Roy Hoffman Commander 1926-1927 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1926
Roy Hoffman Commander 1926-1927 Department of Oklahoma From Oklahoma City Post 35 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Roy Hoffman Commander 1926-1927 Department of Oklahoma From Oklahoma City Post 35 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Frank P. Douglas Commander 1927-1928 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1927
Frank P. Douglas Commander 1927-1928 Department of Oklahoma From Reynolds-Harjo Post 123 Okmulgee , Oklahoma
Frank P. Douglas Commander 1927-1928 Department of Oklahoma From Reynolds-Harjo Post 123 Okmulgee , Oklahoma
George A. Davis Commander 1928-1929 Department
Jul 1, 1928
George A. Davis Commander 1928-1929 Department of Oklahoma From Oklahoma City Post 35 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
George A. Davis Commander 1928-1929 Department of Oklahoma From Oklahoma City Post 35 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
B. G. Patton Commander 1929-1930 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1929
B. G. Patton Commander 1929-1930 Department of Oklahoma From White-Williams Post 10 Okmulgee , Oklahoma
B. G. Patton Commander 1929-1930 Department of Oklahoma From White-Williams Post 10 Okmulgee , Oklahoma
1930
Moody Nicholson Commander 1930-1931 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1930
Moody Nicholson Commander 1930-1931 Department of Oklahoma From John S. Kerr Post 49 Frederick, Oklahoma
T. P. Gilmer Commander 1931-1932 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1931
T. P. Gilmer Commander 1931-1932 Department of Oklahoma From White-Williams Post 10 Okmulgee , Oklahoma
T. P. Gilmer Commander 1931-1932 Department of Oklahoma From White-Williams Post 10 Okmulgee , Oklahoma
Hugh Askew Commander 1932-1933 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1932
Hugh Askew Commander 1932-1933 Department of Oklahoma From Argonne Post 4 Enid, Oklahoma
Hugh Askew Commander 1932-1933 Department of Oklahoma From Argonne Post 4 Enid, Oklahoma
W. G. Stilger Commander 1933-1934 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1933
W. G. Stilger Commander 1933-1934 Department of Oklahoma From Munn-Dunlap Post 22 Tulsa , Oklahoma
W. G. Stilger Commander 1933-1934 Department of Oklahoma From Munn-Dunlap Post 22 Tulsa , Oklahoma
C. C. Harberson Commander 1934-1935 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1934
C. C. Harberson Commander 1934-1935 Department of Oklahoma From James H. Teel Post 105 Bartlesville, Oklahoma
C. C. Harberson Commander 1934-1935 Department of Oklahoma From James H. Teel Post 105 Bartlesville, Oklahoma
E. L. Fraker Commander 1935-1936 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1935
E. L. Fraker Commander 1935-1936 Department of Oklahoma From Hurst-Beaton Post 54 Chickasha, Oklahoma
E. L. Fraker Commander 1935-1936 Department of Oklahoma From Hurst-Beaton Post 54 Chickasha, Oklahoma
H. L. Schall Commander 1936-1937 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1936
H. L. Schall Commander 1936-1937 Department of Oklahoma From Huff Minor Post 14 Ponca City , Oklahoma
H. L. Schall Commander 1936-1937 Department of Oklahoma From Huff Minor Post 14 Ponca City , Oklahoma
Vol Crawford Commander 1937-1938 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1937
Vol Crawford Commander 1937-1938 Department of Oklahoma From Howard Maxey Post 72 Ada, Oklahoma
Raymond Fields Commander 1938-1939 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1938
Raymond Fields Commander 1938-1939 Department of Oklahoma From King-Hagen Post 51 Fairview, Oklahoma
Raymond Fields Commander 1938-1939 Department of Oklahoma From King-Hagen Post 51 Fairview, Oklahoma
Dr. A. B. Rivers Commander 1939-1940 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1939
Dr. A. B. Rivers Commander 1939-1940 Department of Oklahoma From White-Williams Post 10 Okmulgee, Oklahoma
Dr. A. B. Rivers Commander 1939-1940 Department of Oklahoma From White-Williams Post 10 Okmulgee, Oklahoma
1940
Randall S. Cobb Commander 1940-1941 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1940
Randall S. Cobb Commander 1940-1941 Department of Oklahoma From Oklahoma City Post 35 Oklahoma City
Randall S. Cobb Commander 1940-1941 Department of Oklahoma From Oklahoma City Post 35 Oklahoma City
Max W. Fife Commander 1941-1942 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1941
Max W. Fife Commander 1941-1942 Department of Oklahoma From Russell Litchfield Post 7 Blackwell , Oklahoma
Max W. Fife Commander 1941-1942 Department of Oklahoma From Russell Litchfield Post 7 Blackwell , Oklahoma
W. F. Rogers, Jr Commander 1942-1943 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1942
W. F. Rogers, Jr Commander 1942-1943 Department of Oklahoma From Atoka Post 48 Atoka , Oklahoma
W. F. Rogers, Jr Commander 1942-1943 Department of Oklahoma From Atoka Post 48 Atoka , Oklahoma
Fred Tillman Commander 1943-1944 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1943
Fred Tillman Commander 1943-1944 Department of Oklahoma From Rollie-McCartney Post 97 Pawhuska, Oklahoma
Fred Tillman Commander 1943-1944 Department of Oklahoma From Rollie-McCartney Post 97 Pawhuska, Oklahoma
J. B. Rivers Commander 1944-1945 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1944
J. B. Rivers Commander 1944-1945 Department of Oklahoma From Pledger-Allen-Phillips-McWilliams Post 88 Norman , Oklahoma
J. B. Rivers Commander 1944-1945 Department of Oklahoma From Pledger-Allen-Phillips-McWilliams Post 88 Norman , Oklahoma
Granville Scanland Commander 1945-1946 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1945
Granville Scanland Commander 1945-1946 Department of Oklahoma From Oklahoma City Post 35 Oklahoma City
Granville Scanland Commander 1945-1946 Department of Oklahoma From Oklahoma City Post 35 Oklahoma City
Charles Duffy Commander 1946-1947 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1946
Charles Duffy Commander 1946-1947 Department of Oklahoma From Huff-Minor Post 14 Ponca City, Oklahoma
Charles Duffy Commander 1946-1947 Department of Oklahoma From Huff-Minor Post 14 Ponca City, Oklahoma
Brad W. Risinger Commander 1947-1948 Department of Oklahoma
Jun 1, 1947
Brad W. Risinger Commander 1947-1948 Department of Oklahoma From Billie A. Hall Post 17 Sand Springs , Oklahoma
Brad W. Risinger Commander 1947-1948 Department of Oklahoma From Billie A. Hall Post 17 Sand Springs , Oklahoma
Preston J. Moore Commander 1948-1949 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1948
Preston J. Moore Commander 1948-1949 Department of Oklahoma From Carter C. Hanner- Mamon G. Sharp Post 129 Stillwater, Oklahoma Also Commander Post 129 in 1954-55. Also became National Commander 1958-59.
Preston J. Moore Commander 1948-1949 Department of Oklahoma From Carter C. Hanner- Mamon G. Sharp Post 129 Stillwater, Oklahoma Also Commander Post 129 in 1954-55. Also became National Commander 1958-59.
Dick Warren Commander 1949-1950 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1949
Dick Warren Commander 1949-1950 Department of Oklahoma From Carson-Wilson-Rigney-Forrester-Shoemaker Post 1 Tulsa, Oklahoma
Dick Warren Commander 1949-1950 Department of Oklahoma From Carson-Wilson-Rigney-Forrester-Shoemaker Post 1 Tulsa, Oklahoma
1950
Guy Belford Commander 1950-1951 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1950
Guy Belford Commander 1950-1951 Department of Oklahoma From Carson-Wilson-Rigney-Forrester-Shoemaker Post 1 Tulsa , Oklahoma
Guy Belford Commander 1950-1951 Department of Oklahoma From Carson-Wilson-Rigney-Forrester-Shoemaker Post 1 Tulsa , Oklahoma
R. E. Sullivan Commander 1951-1952 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1951
R. E. Sullivan Commander 1951-1952 Department of Oklahoma From White-Williams Post 10 Tulsa, Oklahoma
R. E. Sullivan Commander 1951-1952 Department of Oklahoma From White-Williams Post 10 Tulsa, Oklahoma
James V. Whitley Commander 1952-1953 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1952
James V. Whitley Commander 1952-1953 Department of Oklahoma From Dobbs-Adams Post 55 Tulsa , Oklahoma
James V. Whitley Commander 1952-1953 Department of Oklahoma From Dobbs-Adams Post 55 Tulsa , Oklahoma
James W. Rodgers, Jr Commander 1953-1954 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1953
James W. Rodgers, Jr Commander 1953-1954 Department of Oklahoma From Thomas-Breeding- Buckley Post 32 Holdenville , Oklahoma
James W. Rodgers, Jr Commander 1953-1954 Department of Oklahoma From Thomas-Breeding- Buckley Post 32 Holdenville , Oklahoma
Raymond A. Trapp Commander 1954-1955 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1954
Raymond A. Trapp Commander 1954-1955 Department of Oklahoma From Russell Litchfield Post 7 Blackwell, Oklahoma
Raymond A. Trapp Commander 1954-1955 Department of Oklahoma From Russell Litchfield Post 7 Blackwell, Oklahoma
Charles W. Hoshall Commander 1955-1956 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1955
Charles W. Hoshall Commander 1955-1956 Department of Oklahoma From Oklahoma City Post 35 Oklahoma City , Oklahoma
Charles W. Hoshall Commander 1955-1956 Department of Oklahoma From Oklahoma City Post 35 Oklahoma City , Oklahoma
Hugh C. Nolen Commander 1956-1957 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1956
Hugh C. Nolen Commander 1956-1957 Department of Oklahoma From Reynolds-Harjo Post 123 Okemah, Oklahoma
Hugh C. Nolen Commander 1956-1957 Department of Oklahoma From Reynolds-Harjo Post 123 Okemah, Oklahoma
C. J. Wright, Jr Commander 1957-1958 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1957
C. J. Wright, Jr Commander 1957-1958 Department of Oklahoma From Dale Peace Post 40 Vinita , Oklahoma
C. J. Wright, Jr Commander 1957-1958 Department of Oklahoma From Dale Peace Post 40 Vinita , Oklahoma
Dr. Tom A. Clark Commander 1958-1959 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1958
Dr. Tom A. Clark Commander 1958-1959 Department of Oklahoma From Oklahoma City Post 35 Oklahoma City , Oklahoma
Dr. Tom A. Clark Commander 1958-1959 Department of Oklahoma From Oklahoma City Post 35 Oklahoma City , Oklahoma
George Brundidge Commander 1959-1960 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1959
George Brundidge Commander 1959-1960 Department of Oklahoma From James H. Teel Post 195 Bartlesville , Oklahoma
George Brundidge Commander 1959-1960 Department of Oklahoma From James H. Teel Post 195 Bartlesville , Oklahoma
1960
M. “Fred” A. Rennie Commander 1960-1961 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1960
M. “Fred” A. Rennie Commander 1960-1961 Department of Oklahoma From Robert Gordon Davenport Post 87 Henryetta , Oklahoma
M. “Fred” A. Rennie Commander 1960-1961 Department of Oklahoma From Robert Gordon Davenport Post 87 Henryetta , Oklahoma
Leroy M. Clayton Commander 1961-1962 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1961
Leroy M. Clayton Commander 1961-1962 Department of Oklahoma From Hobbs-Ogle-Power Post 41 Clinton , Oklahoma
Leroy M. Clayton Commander 1961-1962 Department of Oklahoma From Hobbs-Ogle-Power Post 41 Clinton , Oklahoma
C. B. Witcraft, Jr Commander 1962-1963 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1962
C. B. Witcraft, Jr Commander 1962-1963 Department of Oklahoma From Rollie Mc Cartney Post 97 Pawhuska , Oklahoma
C. B. Witcraft, Jr Commander 1962-1963 Department of Oklahoma From Rollie Mc Cartney Post 97 Pawhuska , Oklahoma
Fred E. Frey Commander 1963-1964 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1963
Fred E. Frey Commander 1963-1964 Department of Oklahoma From Hurst-Beaton Post 54 Chickasha , Oklahoma
Fred E. Frey Commander 1963-1964 Department of Oklahoma From Hurst-Beaton Post 54 Chickasha , Oklahoma
Hollis B. Hull Commander 1964-1965 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1964
Hollis B. Hull Commander 1964-1965 Department of Oklahoma From Oklahoma City Post 35 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hollis B. Hull Commander 1964-1965 Department of Oklahoma From Oklahoma City Post 35 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
W. “Bill” H. Redman Commander 1965-1966 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1965
W. “Bill” H. Redman Commander 1965-1966 Department of Oklahoma From Goltry Post 43 Goltry, Oklahoma
W. “Bill” H. Redman Commander 1965-1966 Department of Oklahoma From Goltry Post 43 Goltry, Oklahoma
Jack C. Brown Commander 1966-1967 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1966
Jack C. Brown Commander 1966-1967 Department of Oklahoma From Floyd L. Perry Post 147 Miami, Oklahoma
Jack C. Brown Commander 1966-1967 Department of Oklahoma From Floyd L. Perry Post 147 Miami, Oklahoma
Eldridge Colston Commander 1967-1968 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1967
Eldridge Colston Commander 1967-1968 Department of Oklahoma From Burch Brothers Post 136 Marietta, Oklahoma
Eldridge Colston Commander 1967-1968 Department of Oklahoma From Burch Brothers Post 136 Marietta, Oklahoma
Gene Hassman Commander 1968-1969 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1968
Gene Hassman Commander 1968-1969 Department of Oklahoma From Oklahoma City Post 35 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Gene Hassman Commander 1968-1969 Department of Oklahoma From Oklahoma City Post 35 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Josh M. Drake, Jr Commander 1969-1970 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1969
Josh M. Drake, Jr Commander 1969-1970 Department of Oklahoma From Paul Garrett Post 121 Mangum, Oklahoma
Josh M. Drake, Jr Commander 1969-1970 Department of Oklahoma From Paul Garrett Post 121 Mangum, Oklahoma
1970
Tom C. Smith Commander 1970-1971 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1970
Tom C. Smith Commander 1970-1971 Department of Oklahoma From Yukon-Marietta Post 160 Yukon, Oklahoma
Tom C. Smith Commander 1970-1971 Department of Oklahoma From Yukon-Marietta Post 160 Yukon, Oklahoma
Harry G. Scoufus, Jr Commander 1971-1972 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1971
Harry G. Scoufus, Jr Commander 1971-1972 Department of Oklahoma From Reynolds-Harjo Post 123 Okemah, Oklahoma
Harry G. Scoufus, Jr Commander 1971-1972 Department of Oklahoma From Reynolds-Harjo Post 123 Okemah, Oklahoma
Elmore Meshew Commander 1972-1973 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1972
Elmore Meshew Commander 1972-1973 Department of Oklahoma From Oklahoma City Post 35 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Elmore Meshew Commander 1972-1973 Department of Oklahoma From Oklahoma City Post 35 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
William H. Baggett Commander 1973-1974 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1973
William H. Baggett Commander 1973-1974 Department of Oklahoma From Blackfox-Hartness Post 135 Tahlequah, Oklahoma
William H. Baggett Commander 1973-1974 Department of Oklahoma From Blackfox-Hartness Post 135 Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Genio Colasacco Commander 1974-1975 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1974
Genio Colasacco Commander 1974-1975 Department of Oklahoma From Carter C. Hanner- Mamon G. Sharp Post 129 Stillwater, Oklahoma
Genio Colasacco Commander 1974-1975 Department of Oklahoma From Carter C. Hanner- Mamon G. Sharp Post 129 Stillwater, Oklahoma
Howard Shannon Commander 1975-1976 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1975
Howard Shannon Commander 1975-1976 Department of Oklahoma From Carson-Wilson-Rigney-Forrester-Shoemaker Post 1 Tulsa, Oklahoma
Howard Shannon Commander 1975-1976 Department of Oklahoma From Carson-Wilson-Rigney-Forrester-Shoemaker Post 1 Tulsa, Oklahoma
James C. Rutherford Commander 1976-1977 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1976
James C. Rutherford Commander 1976-1977 Department of Oklahoma From Ray Large Post 244 Mccloud, Oklahoma
James C. Rutherford Commander 1976-1977 Department of Oklahoma From Ray Large Post 244 Mccloud, Oklahoma
Robert Walker Commander 1977-1978 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1977
Robert Walker Commander 1977-1978 Department of Oklahoma From Clarence L. Tinker Post 170 Midwest City, Oklahoma
Robert Walker Commander 1977-1978 Department of Oklahoma From Clarence L. Tinker Post 170 Midwest City, Oklahoma
Lee O. Walker Commander 1978-1979 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1978
Lee O. Walker Commander 1978-1979 Department of Oklahoma From Arnall-Sampson- Walker Post 21 Checotah, Oklahoma
Lee O. Walker Commander 1978-1979 Department of Oklahoma From Arnall-Sampson- Walker Post 21 Checotah, Oklahoma
Charles R. Brown Commander 1979-1980 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1979
Charles R. Brown Commander 1979-1980 Department of Oklahoma From Hill-Huett Post 260 Tecumseh, Oklahoma
Charles R. Brown Commander 1979-1980 Department of Oklahoma From Hill-Huett Post 260 Tecumseh, Oklahoma
1980
Lonzo Wyatt Commander 1980-1981 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1980
Lonzo Wyatt Commander 1980-1981 Department of Oklahoma From Hobbs-Ogle-Power Post 41 Clinton, Oklahoma
Lonzo Wyatt Commander 1980-1981 Department of Oklahoma From Hobbs-Ogle-Power Post 41 Clinton, Oklahoma
Walter Rapp Commander 1981-1982 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1981
Walter Rapp Commander 1981-1982 Department of Oklahoma From State Capitol Post 1000 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Walter Rapp Commander 1981-1982 Department of Oklahoma From State Capitol Post 1000 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Clinton D. Shag Allen Commander 1982-1983 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1982
Clinton D. Shag Allen Commander 1982-1983 Department of Oklahoma From Dale Peace Post 40 Vinita, Oklahoma
Clinton D. Shag Allen Commander 1982-1983 Department of Oklahoma From Dale Peace Post 40 Vinita, Oklahoma
Bill LaBarge Commander 1983-1984 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1983
Bill LaBarge Commander 1983-1984 Department of Oklahoma From Stratford Post 191 Stratford, Oklahoma
Bill LaBarge Commander 1983-1984 Department of Oklahoma From Stratford Post 191 Stratford, Oklahoma
C. “Jack” E. Swank Commander 1984-1985 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1984
C. “Jack” E. Swank Commander 1984-1985 Department of Oklahoma From Argonne Post 4 Enid, Oklahoma
C. “Jack” E. Swank Commander 1984-1985 Department of Oklahoma From Argonne Post 4 Enid, Oklahoma
Phil Boatner Commander 1985-1986 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1985
Phil Boatner Commander 1985-1986 Department of Oklahoma From Harrison-Powers Post 79 McAlester, Oklahoma
Phil Boatner Commander 1985-1986 Department of Oklahoma From Harrison-Powers Post 79 McAlester, Oklahoma
Lawrence F. Roy Commander 1986-1987 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1986
Lawrence F. Roy Commander 1986-1987 Department of Oklahoma From Carter C. Hanner-Mamon G. Sharp Post 129 Stillwater, Oklahoma Lawrence F. Roy, Stillwater Okla. Post 129 is a Paid Up For Life member of The American Legion and has been a active member for over 64 years. Post 129 Adjutant for the last 21 years and was Chairman of the highly successful Post 129 Baseball Committee. He also currently serves on the State Americanism Committee which..
Lawrence F. Roy Commander 1986-1987 Department of Oklahoma From Carter C. Hanner-Mamon G. Sharp Post 129 Stillwater, Oklahoma Lawrence F. Roy, Stillwater Okla. Post 129 is a Paid Up For Life member of The American Legion and has been a active member for over 64 years. Post 129 Adjutant for the last 21 years and was Chairman of the highly successful Post 129 Baseball Committee. He also currently serves on the State Americanism Committee which..
James G. Morton Commander 1987-1988 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1987
James G. Morton Commander 1987-1988 Department of Oklahoma From Dobbs-Adams Post 55 Duncan, Oklahoma
James G. Morton Commander 1987-1988 Department of Oklahoma From Dobbs-Adams Post 55 Duncan, Oklahoma
Walt Walser Commander 1988-1989 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1988
Walt Walser Commander 1988-1989 Department of Oklahoma From William Wright Post 74 Wright City, Oklahoma
Walt Walser Commander 1988-1989 Department of Oklahoma From William Wright Post 74 Wright City, Oklahoma
Roger Parrott Commander 1989-1990 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1989
Roger Parrott Commander 1989-1990 Department of Oklahoma From Matheny-Burt Post 64 Chandler, Oklahoma
Roger Parrott Commander 1989-1990 Department of Oklahoma From Matheny-Burt Post 64 Chandler, Oklahoma
1990
Roselynn J. Utech Commander 1990-1991 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1990
Roselynn J. Utech Commander 1990-1991 Department of Oklahoma From Huff-Minor Post 14 Ponca City, Oklahoma.
Roselynn J. Utech, age 95, longtime resident of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 in Ponca City. ..
Don Raley Commander 1991-1992 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1991
Don Raley Commander 1991-1992 Department of Oklahoma From Fisk-Leffler Post 334 Ramona, Oklahoma
Don Raley Commander 1991-1992 Department of Oklahoma From Fisk-Leffler Post 334 Ramona, Oklahoma
Bill Paxton Commander 1992-1993 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1992
Bill Paxton Commander 1992-1993 Department of Oklahoma From El Reno Post 34 El Reno, Oklahoma
Bill Paxton Commander 1992-1993 Department of Oklahoma From El Reno Post 34 El Reno, Oklahoma
Charles John Commander 1993-1994 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1993
Charles John Commander 1993-1994 Department of Oklahoma From Dobbs-Adams Post 55 Duncan, Oklahoma
Charles John Commander 1993-1994 Department of Oklahoma From Dobbs-Adams Post 55 Duncan, Oklahoma
Walter W. Bonham Commander 1994-1995 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1994
Walter W. Bonham Commander 1994-1995 Department of Oklahoma From Waggoner-Trimble Post 12 Bethany-WA, Oklahoma
Walter W. Bonham Commander 1994-1995 Department of Oklahoma From Waggoner-Trimble Post 12 Bethany-WA, Oklahoma
Kenneth H. Pannell Commander 1995-1996 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1995
Kenneth H. Pannell Commander 1995-1996 Department of Oklahoma From Platt National Park Post 148 Sulphur, Oklahoma
Kenneth H. Pannell Commander 1995-1996 Department of Oklahoma From Platt National Park Post 148 Sulphur, Oklahoma
Dick B. Earley Commander 1996-1997 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1996
Dick B. Earley Commander 1996-1997 Department of Oklahoma From Sullivan-Lewis Post 182 Pryor, Oklahoma
Dick B. Earley Commander 1996-1997 Department of Oklahoma From Sullivan-Lewis Post 182 Pryor, Oklahoma
William E. Finch Commander 1997-1998 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1997
William E. Finch Commander 1997-1998 Department of Oklahoma From Pledger-Allen-Phillips-McWilliams Post 88 Norman, Oklahoma
William E. Finch Commander 1997-1998 Department of Oklahoma From Pledger-Allen-Phillips-McWilliams Post 88 Norman, Oklahoma
James E. Amerson Commander 1998-1999 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1998
James E. Amerson Commander 1998-1999 Department of Oklahoma From Earl Maggart Post 26 Collinsville, Oklahoma
James E. Amerson Commander 1998-1999 Department of Oklahoma From Earl Maggart Post 26 Collinsville, Oklahoma
Larry E. Tiensvold Commander 1999-2000 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 1999
Larry E. Tiensvold Commander 1999-2000 Department of Oklahoma From Mustang Post 353 Mustang, Oklahoma
Larry E. Tiensvold Commander 1999-2000 Department of Oklahoma From Mustang Post 353 Mustang, Oklahoma
2000
Donald H. Schulenberg Commander 2000-2001 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 2000
Donald H. Schulenberg Commander 2000-2001 Department of Oklahoma From Pledger-Allen-Phillips- McWilliams Post 88 Norman, Oklahoma
Donald H. Schulenberg Commander 2000-2001 Department of Oklahoma From Pledger-Allen-Phillips- McWilliams Post 88 Norman, Oklahoma
Wayne L. Pedigo Commander 2001-2002 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 2001
Wayne L. Pedigo Commander 2001-2002 Department of Oklahoma From U.S.S. Batfish Memorial Post 241 Muskogee, Oklahoma
Wayne L. Pedigo Commander 2001-2002 Department of Oklahoma From U.S.S. Batfish Memorial Post 241 Muskogee, Oklahoma
John L. Yeager Commander 2002-2003 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 2002
John L. Yeager Commander 2002-2003 Department of Oklahoma From Argonne Post 4 Enid, Oklahoma
John L. Yeager Commander 2002-2003 Department of Oklahoma From Argonne Post 4 Enid, Oklahoma
William “Bill” Hardin Commander 2003-2004 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 2003
William “Bill” Hardin Commander 2003-2004 Department of Oklahoma From Capitol Hill Post 13 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
William “Bill” Hardin Commander 2003-2004 Department of Oklahoma From Capitol Hill Post 13 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Chuck Gregg Commander 2004-2005 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 2004
Chuck Gregg Commander 2004-2005 Department of Oklahoma From Mc Kinney- Montgomery Post 141 Claremore, Oklahoma
Chuck Gregg Commander 2004-2005 Department of Oklahoma From Mc Kinney- Montgomery Post 141 Claremore, Oklahoma
William “Bill” E. Lonkerd Commander 2005 Department
Mar 1, 2005
William “Bill” E. Lonkerd Commander 2005 Department of Oklahoma From El Reno Post 34 El Reno, Oklahoma
William “Bill” E. Lonkerd Commander 2005 Department of Oklahoma From El Reno Post 34 El Reno, Oklahoma
William “Bill” E. Lonkerd Commander 2005-2006 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 2005
William “Bill” E. Lonkerd Commander 2005-2006 Department of Oklahoma From El Reno Post 34 El Reno, Oklahoma
William “Bill” E. Lonkerd Commander 2005-2006 Department of Oklahoma From El Reno Post 34 El Reno, Oklahoma
Bobby “BJ” Longenbaugh Commander 2006-2007 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 2006
Bobby “BJ” Longenbaugh Commander 2006-2007 Department of Oklahoma From Jodie Hunt Post 245 Noble, Oklahoma
Bobby “BJ” Longenbaugh Commander 2006-2007 Department of Oklahoma From Jodie Hunt Post 245 Noble, Oklahoma
Michael Taylor Commander 2007-2008 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 2007
Michael Taylor Commander 2007-2008 Department of Oklahoma From Bethany-WA Post 12 Bethany-WA, Oklahoma
Michael Taylor Commander 2007-2008 Department of Oklahoma From Bethany-WA Post 12 Bethany-WA, Oklahoma
W. “Dee” Wilson Commander 2008-2009 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 2008
W. “Dee” Wilson Commander 2008-2009 Department of Oklahoma From Zoal Stringer Post 226 Coweta, Oklahoma
W. “Dee” Wilson Commander 2008-2009 Department of Oklahoma From Zoal Stringer Post 226 Coweta, Oklahoma
Roy Clingenpeel Commander 2009-2010 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 2009
Roy Clingenpeel Commander 2009-2010 Department of Oklahoma From Emmett E. Epperson Post 183 Ryan, Oklahoma
Roy Clingenpeel Commander 2009-2010 Department of Oklahoma From Emmett E. Epperson Post 183 Ryan, Oklahoma
2010
Arturo “Art” Besa Commander 2010-2011 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 2010
Arturo “Art” Besa Commander 2010-2011 Department of Oklahoma From Chandler- Bilyeu Post 306 Fletcher, Oklahoma Passed away 4/26/2011
Arturo “Art” Besa Commander 2010-2011 Department of Oklahoma From Chandler- Bilyeu Post 306 Fletcher, Oklahoma Passed away 4/26/2011
John Hardison Commander 2011 Department of Oklahoma
May 2, 2011
John Hardison Commander 2011 Department of Oklahoma From James H. Teel Post 40 Vinita, Oklahoma 5/2/2011 Replaced Arturo Besa who passed away in office
John Hardison Commander 2011 Department of Oklahoma From James H. Teel Post 40 Vinita, Oklahoma 5/2/2011 Replaced Arturo Besa who passed away in office
John Hardison Commander 2011-2012 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 2011
John Hardison Commander 2011-2012 Department of Oklahoma From James H. Teel Post 40 Vinita, Oklahoma
John “Wes” Benge Commander 2012-2013 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 2012
John “Wes” Benge Commander 2012-2013 Department of Oklahoma From Blackfox-Hartness Post 135 Tahlequah , Oklahoma
John “Wes” Benge Commander 2012-2013 Department of Oklahoma From Blackfox-Hartness Post 135 Tahlequah , Oklahoma
George Nonomaker Commander 2013-2014 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 2013
George Nonomaker Commander 2013-2014 Department of Oklahoma From Mohawk Post 308 Tulsa , Oklahoma
George Nonomaker Commander 2013-2014 Department of Oklahoma From Mohawk Post 308 Tulsa , Oklahoma
Timothy “Tim” Smith Commander 2014-2015 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 2014
Timothy “Tim” Smith Commander 2014-2015 Department of Oklahoma From Frank Gladd Post 20 Fort Gibson, Oklahoma
Timothy “Tim” Smith Commander 2014-2015 Department of Oklahoma From Frank Gladd Post 20 Fort Gibson, Oklahoma
Bobby Bryant Commander 2015-2016 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 1, 2015
Bobby Bryant Commander 2015-2016 Department of Oklahoma From Donaldson- Walker Post 308 Cushing , Oklahoma
Bobby Bryant Commander 2015-2016 Department of Oklahoma From Donaldson- Walker Post 308 Cushing , Oklahoma
Don Kuntze Commander 2016-2917 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 12, 2016
Don Kuntze Commander 2016-2917 Department of Oklahoma From Mustang Post 353 Mustang , Oklahoma
Don Kuntze Commander 2016-2917 Department of Oklahoma From Mustang Post 353 Mustang , Oklahoma
John Bloxom Commander 2017-2018 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 14, 2017
John Bloxom Elected Commander 2017-2018
Jimmy Ching Commander 2018-2019 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 15, 2018
Jimmy Ching Elected as Commander Department of Oklahoma during the Annual American Legion Department of Oklahoma Convention in Grand Casino, Shawnee, Oklahoma July 15, 2018. Jimmy Ching was the Adjutant for Chandler-Bilyeu Post 306, Fletcher, Oklahoma.
American Legion 1980-2018
Oklahoma Department Commander 2018-2019
Oklahoma Department Senior Vice Commander 2017-2018
Oklahoma Department..
Ronald L. Gott Commander 2019-2020 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 21, 2019
Ronald L. Gott Elected Commander of The Oklahoma Department of the American Legion on July 21, 2019
Commander Gott was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana on January 12, 1949, and raised in the city of Lebanon, Indiana. The Commander enlisted..
2020
Donald C. Roane Commander 2020-2021 Department of Oklahoma
Jun 30, 2020
Full Story Donald C. Roane Commander 2020-2021 Department of Oklahoma.
DEPARTMENT:
Senior Vice Commander 1 year
Vice Commander West 2 years
Charlie O'Leary Elected Commander 2021-2022 Department of Oklahoma
Jul 17, 2021
STATE COMMANDER THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF OKLAHOMA
CHARLES S. O'LEARY, LTC [RET], USA, POST 142 HOMINY, OKLAHOMAMILITARY SERVICE:
Charles O'Leary joined the US Army in 1967, taking Basic Training at Ft. Polk, LA and Infantry Advanced Individual Training at Ft. Dix, New Jersey. I volunteered for Special Forces training as an SF Medic, was sent to Airborne Jump School at Ft. Benning, GA and then to SF Training Group at Ft...
Jim Quinn Elected Commander 2022-2023 Department Of Oklahoma
Jul 24, 2022
Military Service:
Jim F. Quinn served four years on active duty, including a tour in Southeast Asia, he was assigned to the 377th Air Police Squadron, Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Saigon, Republic of Vietnam, from September 1966 until October 1967. Jim attended Officer Candidate School at the..
Brett Martin Elected Commander 2023-2024 Department Of Oklahoma
Jul 16, 2023
Brett Martin Bio
In September of 1961, Brett Martin was born to Roger and Georgia Martin and was raised on a 400-acre livestock and grain farm near Hornick, Iowa. His father Roger was a Sergeant First Class in the Second Division during the Korean War and was a member of American Legion Post 666, of Smithland, IA, where he was a past..
