Post 71 Charles Town, West Virginia
Post 71
Charles Town, West Virginia
About This Post
Post Namesake
Jackson-Perks Post 71 was formed in the fall or early winter of 1919 and was originally named Patrick Henry Post. A short while later the Post was renamed "Jackson-Perks" in memory of Wade H. Jackson and Joseph W. Perks, the ... READ MORE
Notable Members
Dorothy E. Knott, of Bakerton, May 16, 1945:; became the first lady member of Jackson-Perks Post 71 and she is also believed to be the first in the Tenth District, ... READ MORE
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Post 71
HISTORY
1920
Post 71 receives Charter
Sep 7, 1920
Post 71 receives Charter
1940
Miss Knott becomes the FIrst Lady Member of Jackson Perks
May 1945
Reported in the Spirit of Jefferson Newspaper on May 16, 1945: Miss Dorothy E. Knott, of Bakerton, is the first lady member of Jackson-Perks Post 71 and she is also believed to be the first in the Tenth District, American Legion Department of West Virginia. Miss Knott entered the WAVES on May1, 1943 and was trained at Hunter College, New York City, finishing with the rank of Pharmacist Mate, second class. She was honorably..
