Post 79 South Hill, Virginia
Post 79
South Hill, Virginia
About This Post
Post Namesake
Robert Baptist Crews, Edward Ashton Epperson and Wilton Sterling Puryear
Notable Members
Jack M Rainey, Department Commander 1981-1982
Leonard E. Smith, SAL Detachment Commander 2011-2012
What Makes this Post Unique
We are the largest post in the 5th District and have served the community since 1929. The post sponsors numerous youth sports groups as well as contributing to the growth of the town. The Post is a truly American Legion ... READ MORE
Photos
Leonard E. Smith SAL Detachment Commander 2011-2012
Post Charter
HISTORY
1920
1st South Hill American Legion Post Chartered
Feb 17, 1924
On February 17th, 1924, Edward Ashton Epperson Post 20 was formed in South Hill. Its first Commander was James Jessup. The post functioned well until a week membership forced its closure in 1927. Dedicated members did not give up. They kept their membership in neighboring post and continued their good works under the guidance of then State Adjutant, Glen Elliott. It was Adjutant Ellliot that come to South Hill on December 16th, 1929 to organize..
On February 17th, 1924, Edward Ashton Epperson Post 20 was formed in South Hill. Its first Commander was James Jessup. The post functioned well until a week membership forced its closure in 1927. Dedicated members did not give up. They kept their membership in neighboring post and continued their good works under the guidance of then State Adjutant, Glen Elliott. It was Adjutant Ellliot that come to South Hill on December 16th, 1929 to organize..
First Post Commander F. E. Bobbitt
Dec 16, 1929
Crews- Epperson - Puryear Post 79 was chartered on December 16th, 1929. The membership elected F. E. Bobbitt to serve as its first commander. He served only 7 months until the Post held their regular elections in June 1930. Commander Bobbitt served 27 months with the 80th Division, 317th Infantry, Company A during World War I. He also served with the 2nd U.S. Cavalry in Germany after the armistice.
Crews- Epperson - Puryear Post 79 was chartered on December 16th, 1929. The membership elected F. E. Bobbitt to serve as its first commander. He served only 7 months until the Post held their regular elections in June 1930. Commander Bobbitt served 27 months with the 80th Division, 317th Infantry, Company A during World War I. He also served with the 2nd U.S. Cavalry in Germany after the armistice.
1980
Squadron 79 chartered
May 28, 1984
On May 28th, 1984, Sons of the American Legion Squadron 79 was officially chartered. The squadron began with 22 charter members and is a vital member of the Post 79 family.
On May 28th, 1984, Sons of the American Legion Squadron 79 was officially chartered. The squadron began with 22 charter members and is a vital member of the Post 79 family.
