Post 3 Montpelier,VT, Vermont
Post 3
Montpelier,VT, Vermont
Photos
Living Post #3 Past Commanders
Notable Member Ray Greenwood
A Tribute to Past Commander Sid Lawson Montpelier Fire Chief
Post 3 purches new Post Home
Post #3 Fife & Drum Corps
First Cauas Parais, FA Mar 1919
HISTORY
1910
History of Montpelier Post #3
Mar 16, 1919
In the early days of Legion history while the war was still fresh in the minds and thoughts of those who served their country during the emergency, returning veterans were quite apt to cling to friendships and associations formed during their period of war service and to be fiercely loyal to their war time and in some cases pre-war outfits. Due to this comradeship and sense of wartime morale and esprit-de-corps it was undoubtedly the..
In the early days of Legion history while the war was still fresh in the minds and thoughts of those who served their country during the emergency, returning veterans were quite apt to cling to friendships and associations formed during their period of war service and to be fiercely loyal to their war time and in some cases pre-war outfits. Due to this comradeship and sense of wartime morale and esprit-de-corps it was undoubtedly the..
American Legion First caucas in Paris, France - March 19, 1919
Mar 19, 1919
The founders of the American Legion meet in Paris to act on different items for the American Legion
The founders of the American Legion meet in Paris to act on different items for the American Legion
1920
Frank Thomas Elected Vermont State Commander
Jun 21, 1924
At the Annual Convention conducted in Newport, Vt. Frank Thomas was the first Montpelier Post #3 member to elected a Vermont State Commander
At the Annual Convention conducted in Newport, Vt. Frank Thomas was the first Montpelier Post #3 member to elected a Vermont State Commander
Montpelier Post #3 hosts Vermont State Convention
Jun 22, 1929
Montpelier Post #3 Hosted the Vermont State Convention with 3,976 members attending
Montpelier Post #3 Hosted the Vermont State Convention with 3,976 members attending
1930
MontpelierPost #3 starts its first Fife &Drum Corps
Jul 9, 1930
In 1930 Montpelier Post #3 started a Drum & Bugle Corps and won a First Place that year. Also that year the team had to all grow a mustache. In 1931 Montpelier Post #3 Drum & Bugle Corps won the computation in Barre, Vermont and went on to the National Convention in Detroit to march in the parade, and on the return from convention they were welcomed by the City Of Montpelier and marched in..
In 1930 Montpelier Post #3 started a Drum & Bugle Corps and won a First Place that year. Also that year the team had to all grow a mustache. In 1931 Montpelier Post #3 Drum & Bugle Corps won the computation in Barre, Vermont and went on to the National Convention in Detroit to march in the parade, and on the return from convention they were welcomed by the City Of Montpelier and marched in..
Frank Corry becomes Vermont State Commander
Jun 20, 1931
At the State Convention in Barre, Vt. Frank Corry became the Second Member from Montpelier to become a Vermont State Commander
At the State Convention in Barre, Vt. Frank Corry became the Second Member from Montpelier to become a Vermont State Commander
Montpelier Post starts its own Sons of the American
Apr 10, 1935
In 1935 the first Squadron of The Sons of The American Legion was formed and Harry White was made the first Commander for the program.
In 1935 the first Squadron of The Sons of The American Legion was formed and Harry White was made the first Commander for the program.
Montpelier Post #3 hosts State Convention
Jun 19, 1937
On June 19, 1931 Montpelier Post #3 hosted the Vermont State Convention with 3,602 members present
On June 19, 1931 Montpelier Post #3 hosted the Vermont State Convention with 3,602 members present
1940
Montpelier host the Vermont State Comvention
Jun 19, 1943
On June 19, 1943 Montpelier Post #3 hosted the Vermont State Convention with 3,826 members attending
On June 19, 1943 Montpelier Post #3 hosted the Vermont State Convention with 3,826 members attending
Montpelier hosts the Vermont State Convention
Jun 23, 1945
On June 23, 1945 Montpelier Post #3 hosted the Vermont State Convention with 5,092 members attending
On June 23, 1945 Montpelier Post #3 hosted the Vermont State Convention with 5,092 members attending
1950
Montpelier Post #3 hosts Vermont State Convention
Jun 21, 1952
On June 21, 1952 Montpelier hosted the Vermont State Convention with 12,504 members attending
On June 21, 1952 Montpelier hosted the Vermont State Convention with 12,504 members attending
Montpelier Post #3 purchased the E.W. BaileyBuilding for a Post Home
Jun 15, 1955
June 1955 the members voted to purchase the E.W. Bailey building at 21 Main Street and have been there ever since. Since that time the Post has done a lot of remodeling on the Post home to make it more attractive to the membership. This includes new windows, doors, Carpet up stairs, new kitchen, new floors downstairs and a new roof in 2013.
June 1955 the members voted to purchase the E.W. Bailey building at 21 Main Street and have been there ever since. Since that time the Post has done a lot of remodeling on the Post home to make it more attractive to the membership. This includes new windows, doors, Carpet up stairs, new kitchen, new floors downstairs and a new roof in 2013.
Ray Greenwood becomes Vermont State Commander
Jun 23, 1956
At the Annual Vermont State Convention conducted in St Albans, Vt. Ray Greenwood became the Third Montpelier Post #3 member to become a Vermont State Commander
At the Annual Vermont State Convention conducted in St Albans, Vt. Ray Greenwood became the Third Montpelier Post #3 member to become a Vermont State Commander
1960
War Memorial at Montpelier High School
May 31, 1962
On May 31, 1962, the Veterans War Memorial was dedicated at Montpelier High School. Montpelier Mayor Ernest H. Colburn, Veterans from The American Legion Post #3Commander Curtis Johnson, VFW Post #792 Commander Fred LaDue, Clergymen, Camp Fire Girls and the Montpelier High School Band as well as 150 townspeople. Rev. Charles Davignon offered the invocation and Rev. Albert Anderson performed the benediction. Harry White was the Master of Ceremonies and stood with City Manager Ralph..
On May 31, 1962, the Veterans War Memorial was dedicated at Montpelier High School. Montpelier Mayor Ernest H. Colburn, Veterans from The American Legion Post #3Commander Curtis Johnson, VFW Post #792 Commander Fred LaDue, Clergymen, Camp Fire Girls and the Montpelier High School Band as well as 150 townspeople. Rev. Charles Davignon offered the invocation and Rev. Albert Anderson performed the benediction. Harry White was the Master of Ceremonies and stood with City Manager Ralph..
Montpelier Post #3 Hosts the Vermont State Convention
Jun 18, 1966
On June 18, 1966 Montpelier Post #3 hosted the Vermont State convention with 11,222 members attending
On June 18, 1966 Montpelier Post #3 hosted the Vermont State convention with 11,222 members attending
2000
donated Granite Bench fo the VT. Veterans Cemetary
May 19, 2002
In 2002 Montpelier Post #3 donated a Granite bench to the Vermont Veterans Cemetery in Randolph to be placed by the Chapel.
In 2002 Montpelier Post #3 donated a Granite bench to the Vermont Veterans Cemetery in Randolph to be placed by the Chapel.
Donated flag for the Circle of flags at the VT. Veterans Cemetery
Jun 14, 2002
Also in 2002 Montpelier Post #3 also donated a stone and flag to the Vermont Veterans Cemetery for the circle of flags in Randolph.
Also in 2002 Montpelier Post #3 also donated a stone and flag to the Vermont Veterans Cemetery for the circle of flags in Randolph.
Donated Memorial Stone at Berlin Armory for Jamie Gray
Jun 9, 2006
In 2006 Montpelier Post #3 donated money for a Memorial Stone for Jamie Gray who died in Iraq. This Stone is placed at the Berlin Armory in memory of Jamie Gray.
In 2006 Montpelier Post #3 donated money for a Memorial Stone for Jamie Gray who died in Iraq. This Stone is placed at the Berlin Armory in memory of Jamie Gray.
2010
Frank Killay becomes the Vermont State Commander
Jun 18, 2011
At the annual Vermont State Convention conducted in Burlington, VT, Frank Killay became the fourth member from Montpelier to be elected a Vermont State Commander
At the annual Vermont State Convention conducted in Burlington, VT, Frank Killay became the fourth member from Montpelier to be elected a Vermont State Commander
NECI puts on a Veterans Supper
May 31, 2014
New England Culinary Institute asked Montpelier Post #3 to sponsor an Veterans Supper for about 80 Veterans this month ad they would do all the cooking. We combined our Old Timers supper for members with over 40+ years in Montpelier Post #3 with their request for this supper. The supper was free for any veteran in the Montpelier area and members of Montpelier Post #3 that worked on feeds, parades etc. and any member over..
New England Culinary Institute asked Montpelier Post #3 to sponsor an Veterans Supper for about 80 Veterans this month ad they would do all the cooking. We combined our Old Timers supper for members with over 40+ years in Montpelier Post #3 with their request for this supper. The supper was free for any veteran in the Montpelier area and members of Montpelier Post #3 that worked on feeds, parades etc. and any member over..
