Post 626 Fort Worth, Texas

Post 626

Fort Worth, Texas

Post 626 Fort Worth, Texas

About This Post

Post Namesake
Harold L. Gregory

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HISTORY

1970

Post Charter Granted

Nov 18, 1973

The Harold L. Gregory Memorial Post 626 received its first Legion charter on Nov. 18, 1973 as Westside Post 626. The post’s first commander was Lee Sweeden. American Legion Post 626 filed with the State of Texas as a nonprofit general business on Nov. 2, 1976. The post’s filing status continues to be listed as an organization In Good Standing - Exempt Entity. Its file number is 0039212901. The original registered agent on file for..

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Post Established on Fort Worth's West Side

Post Established on Fort Worth's West Side

Nov 18, 1973
The Harold L. Gregory Memorial Post 626 received its first Legion charter on Nov. 18, 1973 as the Westside Post 626. The post’s first commander was Lee Sweeden. Post 626 was granted its second charter on Dec. 1, 1994 when it was renamed in honor of Harold L. Gregory who served as the American Legion Department of Texas vice-commander from 1991-1992. During his longstanding service to The American Legion, Commander Gregory worked in numerous positions..
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1980

Air Foce Lauds Post Auxiliary

Aug 15, 1980
15 August 1980 Department of the Air Force 7th Organizational Maintenance Squadron Carswell AFB, Texas Letter of Appreciation For Outstanding Community Service Veterans of Foreign War Post 8235 and American Legion Post 626 have continually supported the mission of the 7BMW, particularly through their effort during our mobility exercise within the past year. One specific instance of their support was during the Busy Bobcat IV exercise which started on Friday 25 July 1980. On this..
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Air Foce Lauds Post Auxiliary

1990

Post Sponsors Little League Team

Post Sponsors Little League Team

Jun 1, 1991
In 1991, the Harold L. Gregory Memorial Post 626 (then the West Side Post) sponsored the National League “Angels” American Legion Little League team. Team members pictured (top row from left) include Coach Guy Hanson, Trey Roberts, Troy Carlisle, Justin Shelhorst, Randy Yates, Brad McIntire and Coach Wayne Carlisle. Kneeling from left are Troy Hanson, Josh Smith, Daniel Ritchey, Josh Lambert, Tony Gutirrez, Cliff Watkins and Cary Sissions. For the season, the team had 11..
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Post 626 Granted Second Charter

Dec 1, 1994
American Legion Post 626 was granted its second charter on Dec. 1, 1994 when it was renamed in honor of Harold Gregory who served as The American Legion, Dept. of Texas vice-commander from 1991-1992. During his longstanding service to The American Legion, Commander Gregory worked in numerous positions within the Dept. of Texas, to include commanding both Post 626 and District 12.
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Post 626 Granted Second Charter