Post 27 Memphis, Tennessee
Post 27
Memphis, Tennessee
About This Post
Post Namesake
Autress Russell was the only black from Memphis killed in France during World War 1. Post 0027 of The American Legion, which by the 1930's was the largest African American Legion Post in the world.
Notable Members
Ernest Crockett, Evelyn Williams, Robert Clark, Issac King, Clemmie Crawford, Benjamin Hooks, Past Department Commander George Harper, Jr., State Commissioner John Keys, Service Officer Joseph Kyles, Judge John Donald, General Rita Works, General Henry Hooper and County Mayor Mark Luttrell.
What Makes this Post Unique
The membership. Our Post is largely integrated and all branches of service are represented. We also have a veteran that is from Vietnam and now lives in American. We have a strong history of politicians, ministers, and dual family members in the Post. Also a large number of female veterans that are actively involved. Our current County Mayor is a member and Benjamin Hooks was also member.
Photos
Different District Meetings
Boys State 2012
Post Home Pictures
Oratorical Contest 2015
Boy State 2014
Boys State 2013
Boys State 2015
HISTORY
1940
Grover C. Burson
Oct 15, 1942
Enlistment Details Rank: Private Age Group: 36+ Enlistment Date: October 15, 1942 Enlistment Term: Enlistment for duration of War plus six month.
Enlistment Details Rank: Private Age Group: 36+ Enlistment Date: October 15, 1942 Enlistment Term: Enlistment for duration of War plus six month.
1950
The American Legion Banquet
Aug 17, 1951
A small, but representative group of dele- gate to the 33rd anual Convention of the American Legion Department of Tennessee is pic- tured above. More than 50 colored posts were represent- ed at this meeting, which is the 11th District. The first two rows include the officials for the ensuing, year, along with past officials and Legion wives. Included among these are: Mrs. Mamie P. Con- way, President, Ladies Auxiliary to the Ameri- can Legion,..
A small, but representative group of dele- gate to the 33rd anual Convention of the American Legion Department of Tennessee is pic- tured above. More than 50 colored posts were represent- ed at this meeting, which is the 11th District. The first two rows include the officials for the ensuing, year, along with past officials and Legion wives. Included among these are: Mrs. Mamie P. Con- way, President, Ladies Auxiliary to the Ameri- can Legion,..
1990
Original Members
May 30, 1999
Evelyn Williams and her brother, Ernest Crockett were members of Post 222 before it consolidated with Post 27. At one time, Mr. Crockett was the commander of both post. Mr. Crockett is now deceased but Mrs. Williams is still active in The American Legion and the Auxiliary. This year, she celebrates 58 years of service in The American Legion.
Evelyn Williams and her brother, Ernest Crockett were members of Post 222 before it consolidated with Post 27. At one time, Mr. Crockett was the commander of both post. Mr. Crockett is now deceased but Mrs. Williams is still active in The American Legion and the Auxiliary. This year, she celebrates 58 years of service in The American Legion.
2000
Autress Russell Receives it's Permanent Home
Dec 21, 2009
In December of 2009, Autress Russell, Post 27 received a permanent home, located at 2994 Summer Avenue. The property was donated by Mrs. Sue Eubanks of Eubanks Lumber Company. Some of the members of the Post gathered in January 2010 to clean and prepare the building for the first meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the month. We noticed a lot of work had to be done in order for us to be ready for..
In December of 2009, Autress Russell, Post 27 received a permanent home, located at 2994 Summer Avenue. The property was donated by Mrs. Sue Eubanks of Eubanks Lumber Company. Some of the members of the Post gathered in January 2010 to clean and prepare the building for the first meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the month. We noticed a lot of work had to be done in order for us to be ready for..
2010
2013 Boys State
May 31, 2013
The following students shown above are from Kirby High School during the following day of May 31.
The following students shown above are from Kirby High School during the following day of May 31.
Department Commander's 2013-2014 Message
Jun 26, 2013
TBA. George Harper, Jr. Past Department Commander
TBA. George Harper, Jr. Past Department Commander
2014 Boys State
May 31, 2014
The following students shown above are from Kirby High School during the following day of May 31.
The following students shown above are from Kirby High School during the following day of May 31.
2015 Oratorical Contest
Feb 7, 2015
The 2015 Oratorical Contest was held in Memphis, TN at Kirby High School by The American Legion members of Austess Russel Post 27.
The 2015 Oratorical Contest was held in Memphis, TN at Kirby High School by The American Legion members of Austess Russel Post 27.
Mundford Post 183 Grand Opening
Feb 24, 2015
TBA.
TBA.
2015 Boys State
May 31, 2015
The following students shown above are from Kirby High School during the following day of May 31
The following students shown above are from Kirby High School during the following day of May 31
2015 Tennessee Department Convention
Jun 28, 2015
The event that is taking place in the following photo is the 2015 Tennessee Department Convention. Members are being sworn in by the Department Adjutant.
The event that is taking place in the following photo is the 2015 Tennessee Department Convention. Members are being sworn in by the Department Adjutant.
Swearing In New Officers
Jul 8, 2015
New Officers were sworn in during our post meeting on the 8th of July.
New Officers were sworn in during our post meeting on the 8th of July.
Rosie Flowers at Military Retires for VFW event
Dec 8, 2015
Rosie Flowers at Military Retires for VFW event.
Wreaths Across America
Dec 12, 2015
Wreaths across America.
Sharon Olden at National Guard Armory
Dec 23, 2015
Sharon Olden at National Guard Armory for a Holiday Event. We passed out cards for the Holiday Hero Event representing the American Red Cross.
Sharon Olden at the VA Hospital Volunteer Appreciation
Apr 5, 2016
Sharon Olden at the VA Hospital Volunteer Appreciation Day (Super Hero Event) representing The Cat in the Hat Dr. Seuss.
Department Commander's 2016-2017 Message
Jun 26, 2016
The Four Pillars of The American Legion Represents the goals and vision for The American Legion and The Department of Tennessee. A strong National Defense, Taking Care of Veterans, Mentoring our Youth and Promoting Americanism. We can achieve these goals, first with the DEDICATION of our members. This will have to start with our Department Officers and Department Chairmen. We will make the resources available to pass on to the Posts and Members. The communication..
The Four Pillars of The American Legion Represents the goals and vision for The American Legion and The Department of Tennessee. A strong National Defense, Taking Care of Veterans, Mentoring our Youth and Promoting Americanism. We can achieve these goals, first with the DEDICATION of our members. This will have to start with our Department Officers and Department Chairmen. We will make the resources available to pass on to the Posts and Members. The communication..
Sharon Olden at Wreaths Across America
Dec 12, 2016
Sharon Olden at Wreaths Across America Celebrating at the West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
Joe Kyles at the West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Wreaths Across America
Dec 12, 2016
Joe Kyles at the West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Wreaths Across America.
Terry Adams First Post 1 Post Commander of the 10th District
May 29, 2017
Terry Adams is with Tennessee Commander Nancy Harper of Post 27.
