Post 104 Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia
Post 104
Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia
Photos
Post 104 Charter hanging in the Post Home.
The 1910 Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, VA
HISTORY
1910
General Perishing supports forming of The American Legion
Jun 16, 1919
General Perishing personally congratulated the effort with a telegram dated June16, 1919. This appeared in Vol. 1, Num. 1 of the newly printed “The American Legion Weekly.”
General Perishing personally congratulated the effort with a telegram dated June16, 1919. This appeared in Vol. 1, Num. 1 of the newly printed “The American Legion Weekly.”
First Department Convention meets in Roanoke, VA
Oct 6, 1919
Post 104 Leadership traveled by train to these first meetings in Norfolk and Roanoke, Virginia. The meetings resulted in The present American Legion Department of Virginia. The Norfolk and Southern Trains left on Friday to travel and returned on Sunday. Leaders had lots of spirits and comradeship. The Hotel Roanoke was location of the Roanoke Convention.
Post 104 Leadership traveled by train to these first meetings in Norfolk and Roanoke, Virginia. The meetings resulted in The present American Legion Department of Virginia. The Norfolk and Southern Trains left on Friday to travel and returned on Sunday. Leaders had lots of spirits and comradeship. The Hotel Roanoke was location of the Roanoke Convention.
First Post Application for a Charter
Dec 5, 1919
The post made application for a charter on December 5, 1919.
The post made application for a charter on December 5, 1919.
1920
First Post Home
Jan 5, 1920
Our first Post Home was a log cabin, had 15 members and dues were 50 cents -wish it were that now. The Post Home had no windows. In the Jan. 1926 meeting, it was decided to install a window at a cost of $1.75. Four months later after raising a few pennies at a time, the window was installed.
Our first Post Home was a log cabin, had 15 members and dues were 50 cents -wish it were that now. The Post Home had no windows. In the Jan. 1926 meeting, it was decided to install a window at a cost of $1.75. Four months later after raising a few pennies at a time, the window was installed.
1930
Second Post Home
Jan 5, 1930
The second post home was an abandoned garage past the railroad tracks. From 1930 until after World War II, our post had 75 members.
The second post home was an abandoned garage past the railroad tracks. From 1930 until after World War II, our post had 75 members.
Post 104 Appomattox Court House re-applies for a Charter
Nov 4, 1930
In the confusion of the events in forming the American Legion in Virginia, Post 104's original charter application was not acted upon, misplaced or lost. In November, 1930, a re-application for a charter was made and completed.
In the confusion of the events in forming the American Legion in Virginia, Post 104's original charter application was not acted upon, misplaced or lost. In November, 1930, a re-application for a charter was made and completed.
1940
1946 Honor Guard
Jan 5, 1946
The 1946 Honor Guard. Members used their military uniforms for memorial services.
The 1946 Honor Guard. Members used their military uniforms for memorial services.
Present Post Home
Nov 10, 1946
Appomattox Court House Post 104's present Post Home was built after WWII in 1946.
Appomattox Court House Post 104's present Post Home was built after WWII in 1946.
Present Post Home Dedicated
Nov 11, 1946
The present Post Home was built after World War II. With returning Veterans, membership went to 645. In 1950, a kitchen was added as was the famous Rainbow room. General George C. Marshall, Former Army Chief of Staff was the main speaker and dedicated the Post.
The present Post Home was built after World War II. With returning Veterans, membership went to 645. In 1950, a kitchen was added as was the famous Rainbow room. General George C. Marshall, Former Army Chief of Staff was the main speaker and dedicated the Post.
1950
49 Star American Flag given to Post 104
Dec 5, 1959
Post 104 continues to serve veterans and our nation as our flag represents. This displayed 49 stared American Flag was flown over the capital in 1959.
Post 104 continues to serve veterans and our nation as our flag represents. This displayed 49 stared American Flag was flown over the capital in 1959.
1970
Eternal Flames
Mar 5, 1975
The Post helps sponsor the Four Eternal Flames honoring those who served in WWI, WWII, The Korean War, and the Vietnam War
The Post helps sponsor the Four Eternal Flames honoring those who served in WWI, WWII, The Korean War, and the Vietnam War
2000
Present Day Honor Guard
Jan 5, 2004
The Post 104 present Honor Guard was formed in 2004 and services in multiple memorial services annually.
The Post 104 present Honor Guard was formed in 2004 and services in multiple memorial services annually.
2010
We honor our veterans in all wars.
Mar 5, 2012
Memorials to all veterans from the Revolution through the present and is on going into the future.
Memorials to all veterans from the Revolution through the present and is on going into the future.
9-11 Memorial
Mar 5, 2012
Post 104 was the first Legion Post to erect a memorial to 9-11 three months the attack.
Post 104 was the first Legion Post to erect a memorial to 9-11 three months the attack.
105 Howitzer installed at the Post Home
Jul 4, 2014
After 7 years of paperwork and coordination, our 105 Howitzer was installed. This gun was used by the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam.
After 7 years of paperwork and coordination, our 105 Howitzer was installed. This gun was used by the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam.
Cooking Stew for Boys State
Dec 12, 2015
Post 104 continues to serve veterans and the Appomattox Community. Here is the annual Stew Fund Raiser to support Boys State.
Post 104 continues to serve veterans and the Appomattox Community. Here is the annual Stew Fund Raiser to support Boys State.
Appomattox Court House Post 104 continues to serve.
Jan 5, 2016
Appomattox, Virginia: "Where our Nation Reunited"
Appomattox, Virginia: "Where our Nation Reunited"
