“FOR GOD AND COUNTRY”
RAY E. MILLER
AMERICAN LEGION POST 63
NICHOLASVILLE, KY
“FOR GOD AND COUNTRY”
RAY E. MILLER
AMERICAN LEGION POST 63
NICHOLASVILLE, KY
About Post 63
Executive Committee
Commander: Donnie Thornton, Jr.
1st Vice Commander: Troy Mason
2nd Vice Commander: James Greene
Judge Advocate: Donald Short
Adjutant: Dave Gross
Finance Officer: Randall Chewning
Service Officer: Vacant
Chaplain: Harry Cordier
Historian: Curtis Risner
Sergeant at Arms: Billy Ray
Members at Large: Skip Kraemer, Bob Miller
A Legacy of Service
Over the years, the Ray E. Miller Post has supported veterans and their families through many important programs including placing monuments, youth sports, aiding the homeless and adopting active platoons serving overseas.
Join the Team!!!
American Legion Post 63 KY is comprised of Veterans dedicated to serving those who have served, currently serve, their families and the community. Be a part of our camaraderie; be a part of American Legion Post 63 KY.
History of The American Legion
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, servicemembers and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. Membership swiftly grew to over 1 million
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, servicemembers and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. Membership swiftly grew to over 1 million, and local posts sprang up across the country. Today, membership stands at over 2 million in more than 13,000 posts worldwide. The posts are organized into 55 departments: one each for the 50 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico and the Philippines.
Over the years, the Legion has influenced considerable social change in America, won hundreds of benefits for veterans and produced many important programs for children and youth.
Major Maurice K. Gordon
Born in 1879 in Madisonville, KY, Maj Gordon was given the honor of naming The American Legion at a Paris, France caucus in 1919. Maj Gordon went on to later become a judge in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and died in 1930.
Emblem of The American Legion
The Rays of the Sun
The Rays of the Sun
The Rays of the Sun
The rays of the sun form the background of our proud emblem and suggests the Legion's principles will dispel the darkness of violence and evil.
The Wreath
The Rays of the Sun
The Rays of the Sun
The wreath forms the center, in loving memory of those brave comrades who gave their lives in the service of the United States that liberty might endure.
The Star
The Rays of the Sun
The Star
The star, victory symbol of World War I, also symbolizes honor, glory and constancy. The letters "U.S." leave no doubt as to the brightest star in the Legion's star.
Outer Rings
"American Legion"
Outer Rings
The larger of two outer rings stands for the rehabilitation of our sick and disabled comrades. The smaller inside ring denotes the welfare of America's children.
Inner Rings
"American Legion"
Outer Rings
The smaller of two inner rings set upon the star and represents service to our communities, states and the nation. The larger inner ring pledges loyalty to Americanism.
"American Legion"
"American Legion"
"American Legion"
The words American Legion tie the whole together for truth, remembrance, constancy, honor, service, veterans affairs and rehabilitation, children and youth, loyalty, and Americanism.
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