Post 31 Rutland, Vermont
Post 31
Rutland, Vermont
About This Post
Post Namesake
Rutland Post 31, is named after the town.
Notable Members
LTC Bert Hyland: first Commander. National Vice Commander
Major General Leonard Wing, Past Post Commander
Bill Flory American Legion baseball coach over three decades.
Patrick Managan Department Commander
Alan Grazini and Alan Grazini Jr, both Department Commanders
Albert Cree, Department Commander
Dr. James Hamilton Department Commander
Jack Crowley Department Commander and Candidate for National Commander
What Makes this Post Unique
1920 Rutland Post was located on Cottage Street. 1945 moved to Evelyn Street of once was the Moose club and VFW.
1947 Over the Bus terminal on Merchants Row. Currently on 33 Washington Street. No matter where they call home, the members are caring and compassionate community minded individuals.
Photos
Veterans Day Celebration
Shaw,Maniery, Fairbanks
Past Commander Jeremiah P. Grady
Coach Bill Flory retires 1953-1988
Past Commanders Dinner 1965
Pat Mangan elected as Post #31 Commander
Pat Mangan Jr. Past National Vice Commander
Awards Lyle E. Hansen
Oratorical Winner with Commander Kelley
Oratorical presentation with Commander Johnson
Richard Chamberlain
Glover and Rogers and Membership
HISTORY
1910
Charter Members Rutland Post #31
Aug 11, 1919
The following are charter members of Rutland Post #31:
Bert Hyland, William J. Kelley, Leonard F. Wing, Hugh D. Lalor, Charles E. Novak, Guy G. Cowen, Charles H. Jennings, George F. Loretta, Louis A. Branchaud, John B. McGuire, George C. Ackley, Kenneth F. Lawson, Ray E. Smith, Dr. James M. Hamilton, Joseph M. Colombia, William K. Donovan, Flavian A. Rousseau, John E. Enfield, Ralph J. Clark, Leslie V. Baird, Charles A. Reed, Vernon F. Ackley, Hazen..
Bert S. Hyland Elected First Commander of Rutland Post #31
Aug 15, 1919
Bert S. Hyland
6/14/1873-11/9/51
First Commander of the newly organized Rutland Post #31. His impressive history of involvement to..
Rutland Fair 1919
Sep 11, 1919
Rutland County WWI veterans are honored at the Vermont State Fair.
First Post 31 Bert Hyland Colonel highlighted in the movie
1920
George T. Moroney Elected Post Commander
Jul 20, 1920
George Moroney was a World War I veteran. Served with the 806th Aerial Squadron highest rank Sergeant. Enlisted 12/8/1917-1/21/1919.
in the mid twenties George was elected as Alderman for the city of Rutland. He was elected to the Rutland board of assessors.
from 1927-1953 he was a Motor vehicle Inspector for the State of Vermont and the majority of Rutland residents received their motor vehicle license exams from George .
He was Department of Vermont Vice Commander in..
George Frederic Jones elected Post #31 Commander
Aug 25, 1921
George Frederic Jones
1/25/1897-12/29/1973
George enlisted in the US Army, serving as an ambulance driver 592d Ambulance Service 5-21-17..
Jack Crowley Elected Rutland Post #31 Commander
Jul 4, 1922
Full Story
Jack Augustine Crowley
1/29/1891-3/7/69
Freeman Eugene Plue elected Post #31 Commander
Aug 23, 1923
Full Story Freeman Eugene Plue
11/12/1895-6/27/1986
Born in Benson, VT lived a long 90 year life.
John J. Cocklin elected Post #31 Commander
Aug 23, 1924
John J. Cocklin
5/2/1893-6/22/1981
World War I veteran serving 4/1/18-1/18/1919. Company M 303d infantry and 301st Field Artillery. 1st..
Dr. James Madison. Hamilton Elected Post Commander
Jul 25, 1925
Dr. James Hamilton a compassionate leader of the community. 1891 Graduated from the University of Vermont Medical School and was distinguished and excelled with regards to Military Science and tactics. He then graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Baltimore, MD.
He served in the Spanish American War as a surgeon.
1914 elected Commander of the Vermont Spanish American War Veterans (Teddy Roosevelt Chapter).
1914 Vermont Medical Sorient Executive Board And 1915 became secretary of the..
George Arthur Sabin elected Post #31 Commander
Aug 25, 1926
George Arthur Sabin
4/21/1889-1/20/61
World War Army veteran, US Quartermaster Corps supply Officer, stationed at Camp Mills. Enlisted 12/14/17..
Earl Thomas Tower elected Post #31 Commander
Aug 20, 1927
Earl Thomas Tower
4/21/1898-11/22/1951
1915: Earl and his brothers made up the “Tower Brothers Orchestra”. Earl played violin and..
Earle Blaine Taylor elected Post Commander
Aug 23, 1928
Full Story Earle Blaine Taylor
12/26/1891-12/16/1942
World War I veteran. Enlisted 8/28/1918-12/4/1918. Company B Tank Corps.
Robert Matthew .Higgins elected Post Commander
Aug 22, 1929
Full Story Robert M. Higgins
8/19/1896-3/10/1980
Graduated from St. Joseph’s School and Rutland Business College.
1930
Cleon Arthur Perkins elected Post #31 Commander
Aug 23, 1930
Full Story Cleon Arthur Perkins
2/21/1896-6/9/76
Graduate of Rutland High School and Worcester Polytechnical University. Father Mayor Arthur Perkins.
Bert Hyland elected National Vice Commander
Oct 10, 1930
The National Convention in Boston, Bert Hyland is elected National Vice Commander. The Rutland Post #31 Drum Corps attended the convention and participated in the parade. (See photos section)
Howard Harmon Manley elected Post Commander
Aug 21, 1931
Full Story Howard Harmon Manley
9/14/1898-7/12/68
Raymond James Cocklin elected as Post Commander
Aug 23, 1932
Full Story Raymond James Cocklin
9/13/1895-8/17/67
Rutland native, graduating from St Peter’s school and Rutland HS.
Bernard Welch Flanders elected Post Commander
Aug 28, 1933
Full Story Bernard Welch Flanders
12/3/1897-2/24/1979
Born in Coaticook St.,Canada.
General Leonard Fish Wing elected Post #31 Commander
Aug 28, 1934
Leonard Fish Wing Sr
11/12/1893-12/19/1945
Born in Ira, Vermont 1893. His parents moved to Rutland in 1908. He graduated..
