Post 12 Jackson, Tennessee
Post 12
Jackson, Tennessee
About This Post
Post Namesake
John A. Deaver
The Reverend John Alexander Deaver became pastor of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Jackson Tennessee in 1914. He became involved with the Army YMCA in 1917. He enlisted 15 June 1918 and was commissioned as a Chaplain ... READ MORE
Notable Members
Thomas Jefferson Murray Junior served as a Member of the House of Representatives from 1943 to 1966
Photos
Post 12 Band
Legion Home
T.J. Murray
John A. Deaver
Charter
HISTORY
1910
Alvin C. York addresses Deaver Post
Aug 6, 1919
On 6 August 1919, SGT Alvin C. York addressed the members of the John A. Deaver Post on the courthouse square in Jackson Tennessee. Thomas Jefferson Murray Junior, listed as post chairman in the Memphis NEWS SCIMITAR, presided.
1940
Legion Home
Nov 11, 1948
Until 1948, Post 12 held its meetings at the National Guard Armory. The first building owned by Post 12, dubbed the Legion Home, was officially opened on 11November 1948.
