Post 14 Vancouver, Washington
Post 14
Vancouver, Washington
About This Post
Post Namesake
Sargent Arthur G. Smith and Corporal Emery C. Reynolds (Smith-Reynolds) were the first two Vancouver servicemen to give their life in World War 1. Sgt. Smith was assigned to Company C and Cpl. Reynolds to Company E of the 4th ... READ MORE
Notable Members
Charter Members of Post 14: Dale McMullen (First Commander), Richard R. Yeatuau (First Adjutant), Robert B. Smith, Asa W. Ryan, Earl E. Garrett, Hugh M. Brace, Arthur A Cain, Harry D. Gonser, Earl O. Johnson, Clarence R. Studer, L.O. Davis, ... READ MORE
What Makes this Post Unique
It was the first American Legion Post in Vancouver, Washington and we stared with a major post-war project to build a community center and swimming pool for the residents of Vancouver. Construction of Memorial Hall as it was called started ... READ MORE
HISTORY
1920
Memorial Hall Dedication
Oct 31, 1921
The American Legion Smith-Reynolds Post 14 dedicates its new building on East 13th street between Broadway and C Street in Vancouver, Washington. The Elks put on the program. They estimated between 3,000 and 4,000 people attended. Memorial Hall was used as a community center, meeting hall and swimming pool for the residents of Vancouver. Prior to its construction several children were drowned swimming in the Columbia River less than a mile away. Permission to use..
