Post 4 Bend, Oregon
Post 4
Bend, Oregon
About This Post
Post Namesake
Percy Arthur Stevens and John Lincoln Chute. Percy Stevens graduated from Bend High School. Stevens died while serving his country in World War I. John Chute was a Math and History teacher and coach at Bend High School. He died serving his country in World War II.
Notable Members
Medal of Honor Recipient and World War II Army Veteran Robert "Bob" Maxwell is a PUFL member of Stevens-Chute Post 4.
People On the Move (First Female Post 4 Commander) Published Jul 9, 2008 at 05:00AM Vicki English has been named commander of Stevens Chute Post 4 of the American Legion in Bend. English is the first female veteran to hold this position since the post was created in 1919. She previously served as the post’s adjutant for two years and was the senior officer responsible for administration. English has been a member of the American Legion for 26 years. While serving in the Navy, English was stationed at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland and the Bureau of Naval Personnel. She has lived in Bend since 1990 and has worked for the U.S. Forest Service in Central Oregon and Alaska.
Photos
2018 Memorial Day Weekend Poppy Distribution
2018 Memorial Day Ceremony (May 28, 2018)
2017-2018 The American Legion Department of Oregon Area 4 High School Oratorical Contest (Burns, Oregon) (February 17, 2018)
2017-2018 Stevens-Chute Post 4 American Legion High School Oratorical Contest (January 20, 2018) (Madras, OR)
2017 Wreaths Across America (December 16, 2017)
Bend Elks Meeting with 2017 Oregon Boys State Citizen (December 5, 2017)
2017 Oregon Boys State Citizen Speaking at Stevens-Chute Post and Unit 4 General Membership Meeting (November 21, 2017)
Warfighter Outfitters Presentation at Stevens-Chute Post 4 General meeting (November 21, 2017)
2017 Bend Veterans Day Parade (November 11, 2017)
Veterans Day Assembly at Bend High School (November 9, 2017)
Veterans Appreciation Celebration and Luncheon at Eastmont School (November 7, 2017)
2017 American Legion National Convention General Session Day 3 (August 24, 2017)
HISTORY
1910
Post 4 Application into the American Legion
Jul 8, 1919
In July 8, 1919, military veterans in Bend, Oregon applied for their temporary charter into the American Legion. The American Legion post in Bend would be originally named Percy A. Stevens Post 4. Thank you to the American Legion National Headquarters for a copy of the application into the American Legion.
In July 8, 1919, military veterans in Bend, Oregon applied for their temporary charter into the American Legion. The American Legion post in Bend would be originally named Percy A. Stevens Post 4. Thank you to the American Legion National Headquarters for a copy of the application into the American Legion.
1920
Post 4 Application for Permanent Charter
Nov 17, 1920
In November 1920, Post 4 applied for its permanent charter. The members of Percy A. Stevens Post 4 submitted the paperwork. The officers submitting the application for the permanent charter were Commander: L. W. Gatchell, Adjutant: Earl B. Houston, Treasurer: Frank R. Prince, Employment Officer: Chas W. Erskine, and Historian: henry Fowler. Thank you the American Legion National Headquarters for a copy of the application for the permanent charter.
In November 1920, Post 4 applied for its permanent charter. The members of Percy A. Stevens Post 4 submitted the paperwork. The officers submitting the application for the permanent charter were Commander: L. W. Gatchell, Adjutant: Earl B. Houston, Treasurer: Frank R. Prince, Employment Officer: Chas W. Erskine, and Historian: henry Fowler. Thank you the American Legion National Headquarters for a copy of the application for the permanent charter.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander and Adjutant for 1925
Jul 1, 1925
In 1925, Post 4 Commander was John A. Runge. The Post 4 Adjutant for that year was Chas. H. Glaser. This information came from the American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
In 1925, Post 4 Commander was John A. Runge. The Post 4 Adjutant for that year was Chas. H. Glaser. This information came from the American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander and Adjutant for 1926
Jul 1, 1926
The Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1926 was J. C. Wright. The Post 4 Adjutant for 1926 was H. B. Hawken. This information was provided from the American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
The Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1926 was J. C. Wright. The Post 4 Adjutant for 1926 was H. B. Hawken. This information was provided from the American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander and Adjutant for 1927
Jul 1, 1927
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1927 was Leon Devereaux. The Post 4 Adjutant for 1927 was Elmer Lehnherr. The information was provided from the American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1927 was Leon Devereaux. The Post 4 Adjutant for 1927 was Elmer Lehnherr. The information was provided from the American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander and Adjutant for 1928
Jul 1, 1928
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander in 1928 was R. J. McKinney. The Post 4 Adjutant in 1928 was I. D. Hardendorf. This information was provided from the American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander in 1928 was R. J. McKinney. The Post 4 Adjutant in 1928 was I. D. Hardendorf. This information was provided from the American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander and Adjutant for 1929
Jul 1, 1929
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1929 was Dr. R. W. Hemingway. The Post 4 Adjutant for 1929 was Leon Devereaux. The information was provided from the American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1929 was Dr. R. W. Hemingway. The Post 4 Adjutant for 1929 was Leon Devereaux. The information was provided from the American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
1930
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander and Adjutant for 1930
Jul 1, 1930
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1930 was William C. Burrell. Post 4 Adjutant for 1930 was Leon Devereaux. The information was provided by American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1930 was William C. Burrell. Post 4 Adjutant for 1930 was Leon Devereaux. The information was provided by American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander and Adjutant for 1931
Jul 1, 1931
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1931 was Dr. Samuel H. Tyler. The Post 4 Adjutant for 1931 was Leon Devereaux. The information was provided by American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1931 was Dr. Samuel H. Tyler. The Post 4 Adjutant for 1931 was Leon Devereaux. The information was provided by American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander and Adjutant for 1933
Jul 1, 1933
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1933 was Dr. Fred Lieuallen. The Post 4 Adjutant for 1933 was Dan Dacey. The information was provided from American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1933 was Dr. Fred Lieuallen. The Post 4 Adjutant for 1933 was Dan Dacey. The information was provided from American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander and Adjutant for 1934
Jul 1, 1934
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1934 was A. T. Niebergall. Post 4 Adjutant for 1934 was Dan Dacey. The information was provided by American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1934 was A. T. Niebergall. Post 4 Adjutant for 1934 was Dan Dacey. The information was provided by American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander and Adjutant for 1936
Jul 1, 1936
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1936 was Robert J. Barr. Post 4 Adjutant in 1936 was George R. Brick. The information was provided by The American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1936 was Robert J. Barr. Post 4 Adjutant in 1936 was George R. Brick. The information was provided by The American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1938
Jul 1, 1938
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1938 was James Gould. There wasn't an Adjutant listed for 1938. The information was provided by The American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1938 was James Gould. There wasn't an Adjutant listed for 1938. The information was provided by The American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander and Adjutant for 1939
Jul 1, 1939
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1939 was Les. S. Ballard. The Post 4 Adjutant for 1939 was George R. Brick. The information was provided by The American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1939 was Les. S. Ballard. The Post 4 Adjutant for 1939 was George R. Brick. The information was provided by The American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
1940
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander and Adjutant for 1940
Jul 1, 1940
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1940 was Jack S. Davis. The Post 4 Adjutant for 1940 was George R. Brick. The information was provided by the American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1940 was Jack S. Davis. The Post 4 Adjutant for 1940 was George R. Brick. The information was provided by the American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander and Adjutant for 1941
Jul 1, 1941
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1941 was Melvin D. Gillett. The Post 4 Adjutant for 1941 was James P. MacAuslan. The information was provided from the American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1941 was Melvin D. Gillett. The Post 4 Adjutant for 1941 was James P. MacAuslan. The information was provided from the American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander and Adjutant for 1942
Jul 1, 1942
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander in 1942 was Robert E. Burleigh. The Post 4 Adjutant in 1942 was George R. Brick. The information was provided by the American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander in 1942 was Robert E. Burleigh. The Post 4 Adjutant in 1942 was George R. Brick. The information was provided by the American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander and Adjutant for 1943
Jul 1, 1943
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1943 was Craig Coyner. Post 4 Adjutant in 1943 was Allen M. Ryman. The information was provided from the American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander for 1943 was Craig Coyner. Post 4 Adjutant in 1943 was Allen M. Ryman. The information was provided from the American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander and Adjutant for 1944
Jul 1, 1944
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander in 1944 was De Ray Miller. Post 4 Adjutant in 1944 was Allen M. Ryman. The information was provided from the American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander in 1944 was De Ray Miller. Post 4 Adjutant in 1944 was Allen M. Ryman. The information was provided from the American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander and Adjutant for 1946
Jul 1, 1946
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander in 1946 was W. E. Atlee. Post 4 Adjutant in 1946 was Allen M. Ryman. The information was provided from the American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
Stevens-Chute Post 4 Commander in 1946 was W. E. Atlee. Post 4 Adjutant in 1946 was Allen M. Ryman. The information was provided from the American Legion NHQ Library and Archive.
