R. Paul Tenney born October 1, 1930 Hanover, NH ; graduated from Spaulding HS, class of 1949 Barre,VT
Entered the US Airforce, 1950-53 during the Korean War, stationed stateside as a fuel tank specialist 3rd class.
Returned to Barre, VT worked for Central Vermont Railroad, Barre Trust Company (1969 Asst. Treasurer), Office Manager of Duranleau. Construction until retirement.
American Legion: Northern Area commander 1988. He had been county and district commander prior years.
Department Historian 1992-2002
1995 Elected National Historian
Organizations: Secy/Treasurer Barre Fish and Game; Barre Volunteer Fire Dept. 32 years; Barre Canadian Club; Life Member of VFW; St Monica Catholic Church; Sons of the Confederacy.
Paul was a tremendous advocate for POW/MIA's, he wore a metal bracelet on his wrist remembering a Airforce buddy, Brennan, that was sent to Korea , while Paul was stationed state side. He waited a life time for his return.
Paul acquired the Vermont American Legion History on microfiche from Dept Commander Linda Thayer. He researched the history of every post, past and present. He often provided monthly bulletins to discuss their history. This is amazing feat with archaic computer capabilities in the late 80's to 90's. He was a great reference for what we were all about.
Died September 21,2015 buried at the Vermont Veterans cemetery, Randolph, VT
