Jack Augustine Crowley
1/29/1891-3/7/69
Local boys makes good! Graduating from Rutland,VT, went to Cornell University. Also, studied at the University of Baune, France and Brooklyn Polytechnical Institute.
He served in World War I in the U.S. Air Service in France and Italy. Returning to Vt National Guard serving during WWII. Retired LT Colonel 1946 Intelligence Division. 1/31/1918-7/10/1919. overseas 6/23/1918-7/2/1919.
Admitted to the Bar Association Feb 5, 1924
1925-29 Rutland City Attorney
Active with American Legion sponsor/chairman Boy Scouts of America’s program
1927 National Executive Committeeman (served 5 years).
1927 Appointed Department Adjutant of The American Legion toserve Dept. Commander Dr. Jas M. Hamilton (From Rutland).
1929 National (Area A) Child Welfare Committee; National Distinguished Committee.
1929 Department Legislative Committee; Dept. Membership Committee.
1930-34 States Attorney
1930 Aide to General Albert Greenlaw of Maine
1936-37 Department Commander of The American Legion
1939 Grand Aumonier 40&8 Grand Officers (State Officials)
1939 Department Americanism Committee; Dept Law and Order Comm.; Dept Peace and Foreign Relations Comm.;
1939-1940 National Fidac Executive Committee (American Vice President)
National Veterans Employment Committee
1942 Candidate of American Legion National Commander
1954 Director of Veterans Administration Congressional Liason Service
1960 Rutland City Selective Service Board and US Commisssioner prior to his death.
He lived at 66 North Main Street, Rutland,VT . Died age 78, of heart disease and is buried at Calvary Cemetery.
Charter member of the Mercury Club/Rutland; Member of the Vermont Historical Society; Member of the Post Mortem Club/Washington, D.C
Past President of the Eagles; Life Member of the Knights of Columbus; Loyal order of the Moose/Rutland.
