Leon Spencer Reid

Leon Spencer Reid, American Legion Post 547 was chartered August 15th, 1932. The first meeting place with 207 West County Line Road. William H. Williams, Commander, Fred F. Pennington, Adjutant, Richard Perry, Treasurer, William C. Thornton, Historian and Brovell Holland, Service Officer were chartered members. The organization started with 39 members and named itself after the first black on the Main Line killed in World War I, Leon Spencer Reid. Our Ladies Auxilliary was formed concurrently. William Williams and his wife decided to buy 233 Simpson Rd in Ardmore and sell it to the Post, our current location. Over the years Leon Spencer Reid Post has been a stalwart in our community and the first color guard for our Memorial Day Parade.