The American Legion Emblem

The American Legion

Joseph Dixon Rountree Post 43

Kinston, NC

The American Legion Emblem

The American Legion is an organization of war-time veterans that is dedicated to the support of fellow veterans, support of America's youth and service to the community, state and nation.

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February 1999

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Post 43 Home

Location

American Legion Post 43
Corner North and McLewean Streets
PO Box 402
Kinston, NC 28501

Phone - (252)-527-2733

Map

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Meetings

Post and Auxiliary meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at the post home.

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
social hour
7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. supper ($4.00 for Legion members,
  free for auxiliary members and guests)
7:45 p.m. - until
meeting

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Post Officers

2007/2008 Legion Year

Office Name Phone
click on officer's name for more information
Commander
Executive Committee
James Moore 566-3669
1st Vice Commander
Executive Committee
Joe Tyson 527-4206
2nd Vice Commander
Executive Committee
Eric Cantu 522-2327
Adjutant
Executive Committee
Del Nix 522-3622
Finance Officer
Executive Committee
Tommy Sutton 523-6811
Chaplain Clyde Herald 523-1824
Historian George Ahlsen 560-8004
Service Officer
Executive Committee
Ervin Wade 522-4942
Sargeant at Arms Billy R. Murphy 524-5966
Executive Committee Thornton Canady 523-3441
Executive Committee Victor Kosinski 523-3430
Executive Committee Mike Tribula 522-5473

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Post Committee Chairmen

2007/2008 Legion Year
Committee Name Phone
Americanism
 
Fall BBQ Chicken Sale Mike Tribula
522-5473
Spring BBQ Chicken Sale Mike Tribula
522-5473
Baseball Terry Boyles
527-2953
Boy Scout John Hewitt
522-0423
Boys State Terry Boyles
527-2953
Oratorical Joe Tyson
527-4206
Colon Furr Nursing Scholarship Victor Kosinski
523-3430
Ceremonial
 
Children and Youth Al Rogers
 
Kennedy Home Cookout Al Rogers
 
Executive James Moore 566-3669
Finance Tommy Sutton 523-6811
Flag Disposal Ceremony Herman McLawhorn
522-0517
Graves Registration and Memorials    
House and Entertainment
 
Membership George Ahlsen 560-8004
National Security
 
Law and Order Thornton Canady 523-3441
JROTC Joe Tyson 527-4206
Post Everlasting Ceremony Clyde Herald
523-1824
Public Relations George Ahlsen 560-8004
Student Trooper Program Terry Boyles 527-2953
Super Half and Half Joe Tyson 527-4206
Yard Sale
 
VAVS Clyde Herald 523-1824

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The American Legion Emblem

The American Legion Emblem

Membership Information

WE WANT YOU

AS A PART OF THE AMERICAN LEGION!


If you've served active duty in the armed forces during any of the war eras listed on the application form below, and have been honorably discharged OR are still serving -- you are eligible for membership in The American Legion.

HERE'S HOW TO JOIN:


You'll receive a membership package in the mail within two to four weeks. It will contain your American Legion membership card and literature outlining American Legion programs and the benefits of being a Legionnaire.


Members of the Merchant Marines during WWII and members of the National Guard and Reserve Units should contact the Post 43 Membership chairman to determine if they are eligible for membership in The American Legion.


Membership Application Form

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Informational Links

American Legion - Related Links

Miscellaneous Links

Service Branches Links

WW I - Related Links

WW II - Related Links

Korean War - Related Links

Vietnam War - Related Links

Persian Gulf War - Related Links


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American Legion - Related Links

The American Legion National Headquarters

Department of NC Headquarters

NC American Legion Post Links

 

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Service Branches Links

U.S. Air Force Homepage

U.S. Army Homepage

U.S. Marine Homepage

U.S. Navy Homepage

U.S. Coast Guard Homepage

National Guard Bureau

Air National Guard

North Carolina Army National Guard


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Miscellaneous Links

The Department of Veterans' Affairs

North Carolina Division of Veterans' Affairs

Women In Military Service For America

Flags of Freedom Foundation

Americal Division Veterans Association

Patriotic Societies and Observances

Information For Non-Profits

Fund$Raiser Yellow Pages

Fund$Raiser Cyberzine

FundRaising

Disabled American Veterans

Veterans Of Foreign Wars

Amvets

Vietnam Veterans Of America

Army ROTC and JROTC

Air Force ROTC and JROTC

Navy ROTC and JROTC

Janes

Memorial Day Home Page

UN Peace Keeping Operations


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WW I - Related Links

World War I - Trenches On The Web

WWI Sites: Links to Other Resources


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WW II - Related Links

WW II Veterans Homepage

WW II Index

WW II (1939-1945)


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Korean War - Related Links

Korean War Project Home Page

The Forgotten War....Korea

Post WW II - Links to Korean War

More Links to Korean War


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Vietnam War - Related Links

The Vietnam Veterans Home Page

Vietnam Veteran Memorial Fund

Names On The Wall

National Park Service Vietnam Memorial Page

The Traveling Wall

Post WW II - Links to Vietnam War

The U.S. Veteran Dispatch

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Persian Gulf War - Related Links

Persian Gulf War Illnesses Home Page

GulfLink

Gulf War Veteran Resource Pages

The Desert Storm Battle Registry

Post WW II - Links to Gulf War

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