Post 64 Chandler, Oklahoma
Post 64
Chandler, Oklahoma
About This Post
Post Namesake
Matheny-Burt-Parrott
Arthur J. Matheny, Born 28 Jun 1886, Killed in action, 18 Oct 1918. Buried in Oak Park Cemetery, Chandler, OK
Egbert L. Burt, Born 20 Dec 1924, Killed in action, 5 Oct 1944. Buried in Oak Park Cemetery, Chandler, OK
Roger D. Parrott, Born 30 Nov 1921-3 May 2014 WWII Navy Veteran, Past Dept. Commander, active member of Post 64 for 68 yrs.
Notable Members
Commander: James Keene 405 654-9066
Adjutant: Walter Hughey 405 208-39929
Post Everlasting: Roger Parrott, Past Department Commander
Harry Hoots, WWII POW, Past Post Commander, Member of Oklahoma Veteran's Hall of Fame
What Makes this Post Unique
Unique relationship with Chandler Public School System, school uses post facilities often. On Veteran's Day, Chandler Jr. High Student Council comes to post and performs patriotic program while Veterans and spouses are having lunch, this event is after the parade and the assembly at the High School.
HISTORY
1920
Post 64 and Department of Oklahoma History
Jul 20, 1920
Taken from Post History Book, 1919-1964, Opening pages
During the years of 1919 and 1920, the American Legion and Arthur J. Matheny Post 64 were in their infancy. But before the election of 1920, everyone realized the American Legion was an organization of ex-servicemen that had come to stay, and its influence in national and local affairs were being felt. It was realized that the American Legion was to become an asset to a community in..
