A. Luke Crispe born in New York City December 18, 1911. Attended Newark Prep School. Graduated Indiana Law School 1933.
Attorney for Brattleboro, VT 1933-1981.
Original Post #16 Newfane then transferred to Brattleboro Post #5.
Us Army WWII VETERAN March 17,1942-Nov 20,1945 Commissioned in 1943. Received the Bronze Star
Windham County Deputy States Attorney.
Executive Clerk for Governor Ernest Gibson
Vt State constitution committee.
1951 Recieved the Freedom Foundation Award
Director of Mt Ascutney, Haystack and Stratton Mountain ski areas
Trustee Vt Veterans Home
Director Grace Cottage Nursing Home
Trustee of Leland and Gray Seminary in Townshed
Board of Director's Ludlow Savings Bank
Newfane TownModerator
National Americanism and Education
His passion was Oratorical Contest and Scholarships for kids.
He died August 25, 1992 age of 81.
Luke mentored and advised many Legionnaires. He was loyal to Newfane Post, where he lived. The Legion Conventions depended on his legal expertise and often saw him enter debates with Asa Bloomer on a spirited debate.
