[House Document 107-37]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
107th Congress, lst Session - - - - - - - - - - - - House Document 107-37
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND AUDIT OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
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COMMUNICATION
FROM
THE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE
COMMISSION, THE AMERICAN LEGION
TRANSMITTING
THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE 82ND NATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE AMERICAN LEGION,
HELD IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 6, AND 7, 2000, AS
WELL AS A REPORT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR
PRECEDING THE CONVENTION, PURSUANT TO 36 U.S.C. 49
JANUARY 31, 2001.-Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and
ordered to be printed
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U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
69-778 WASHINGTON : 2001
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
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THE AMERICAN LEGION,
Washington, DC, January 31, 2001.
Hon. DENNIS HASTERT,
Speaker, House of Representatives,
Washington, DC
DEAR MR. SPEAKER: In compliance with current public law we herewith
transmit for printing as a House document a financial statement and
independent audit of the American Legion, proceedings of our 82nd
annual National Convention held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from
September 5, 6, and 7, 2000, and a report on our organization's
activities for the year preceding the convention.
Sincerely,
STEVE A. ROBERTSON,
Director, National Legislative Commission.
C O N T E N T S
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National Conventions and Officers of The American Legion, 1919-2000. 00
Tuesday Session--September 5, 2000
Call to Order-National Commander Alan G. Lance...................... 1
Invocation-National Chaplain Bishop David R. Brown.................. 1
Addresses:
Heather Renee French, Miss America 2000........................ 6
Honorable Tommy Thompson, Governor of Wisconsin................ 8
Michael Soika, Chief of Staff for the Mayor of the City of
Milwaukee................................................ 10
Arthur D. Herbison, Past Department Commander, Department of
Wisconsin................................................ 11
Rick Barnett, President, The American Legion Nat'l Convention
Corporation of Wisconsin...................................... 11
Presentation--The American Legion Distinguished Service Award to
Honorable Orrin Hatch, U.S. Senate............................ 12
Greetings--Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart, National President, American
Legion Auxiliary.............................................. 16
Report--Major Gen. Patrick Brady (USA Ret.), Chrmn., Citizens Flag
Alliance...................................................... 16
Presentation--Spirit of Service Awards............................. 21
Address-Maj. Gen. Timothy Maude, Dept. of Army, Asst. Dep. Chief of
Staff for Personnel........................................... 23
Presentations:
Certificate of Appreciation to Nat'l Chaplain Bishop Brown.... 29
Plaque of Appreciation to Anaheim, CA for hosting 81st
Convention............................................... 29
Reading of Convention Call--National Adjutant Robert Spanogle...... 30
National Commander's Convention Report............................. 32
Reports of Committees:
Credentials and Internal Affairs, Section I................... 39
Legislation and Rules......................................... 42
Finance....................................................... 43
Address-Kevin Winkelmann, Nat'l Commander, Sons of The American
Legion......................................................... 44
Wednesday Session--September 6, 2000
Call to Order--National Commander Alan Lance....................... 47
Addresses:
Honorable Hershel Gober, Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs...... 47
Mike Shannon, President & CEO, Children's Miracle Network.......... 51
Report--Committee on Children and Youth............................ 53
Awards:
Garland E. Murphy, Jr. Award.................................. 60
Child Welfare Legacy Award.................................... 60
Presentation--Representatives of The American Legion Youth Programs 60
Addresses:
Honorable George W. Bush, Jr., Governor of Texas, Presidential
Candidate................................................ 63
Maj. Gen. Nels Running (USAF Ret.), Director, Korean War 50th
Anniversary Cmte......................................... 67
Gen. Sang-Hoon Lee (Ret.), President, Korean Veterans
Association.............................................. 70
Gen. John P. Herring (USA Ret.), Secretary, American Battle
Monuments Cmsn........................................... 73
Brigadier General Wilma L. Vaught (USAF Retired), President,
Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation 79
Report--Committees on Employment and Veterans' Preference & Other
Economic Matters.............................................. 80
Presentations:
Gen. Charles C. Krulak, Sr., Vice Chairman of MBNA............ 102
Employer of the Year Awards for Hiring Veterans............... 103
Employment Service Award for Local Office of the Year........ 104
Chapel of Four Chaplains Legion of Honor Bronze Medallion.... 105
The American Legion National Law Offlicer of the Year Award.. 106
Addresses:
H.J. (Bert) Pritchard, Dominion President, Army, Navy and Air
Force Veterans in Canada................................ 109
Bill Barclay, Dominion President, Royal Canadian Legion...... 110
Lt. Gen. Chi-liang Wu, See. Gen., Veterans Affrs. Commission,
Republic of China....................................... 111
Presentation-International Amity Award to Lt. Gen. Chi-liang Wu,
Republic of China............................................ 112
Report--Committee on Americanism.................................. 113
Presentation--William Randolph Hearst Americanism Trophy.......... 127
Report--Committee on Credentials and Internal Affairs, Section III 127
Presentation--Department Membership Awards........................ 129
Report--Committee on Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation.......... 131
Presentation--Williain F. Lenker National Service Trophy.......... 163
Reports of Committees:
Credentials and Internal Affairs, Section II................. 163
Constitutional Amendments.................................... 169
Thursday Session--September 7, 2000
Call to Order-National Commander Alan Lance....................... 173
Address--Honorable F. Whitten Peters, Secretary of the Air Force... 173
Presentation-Fourth Estate Award.................................. 181
Address--John 0. Nordquist, Mayor of the City of Milwaukee........ 182
Reports of Committees:
Foreign Relations............................................ 184
National Security............................................ 198
Presentation--National Vice Commanders to Outgoing National
Commander..................................................... 246
Election of National Commander.................................... 247
Address--National Commander, Ray G. Smith......................... 256
Election of National Vice Commanders ............................. 259
Greetings--Mrs. Christine West, President, American Legion
Auxiliary.................................................... 264
Benediction--Outgoing National Chaplain, Bishop David Brown....... 265
FOREWORD
This booklet has been prepared for the information of members of The
American Legion. It has come to be known as the Summary of Proceedings
of the National Convention for the current year. It is a comprehensive
resum�, in as small space as possible, of what took place at the
Eighty-Second Annual National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
September 5-7, 2000.
The final report of the National Organization, for the period ending
December 31, 1999, and Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1999 and
Surplus Analysis, January 1, 1999 to December 31, 1999 are included
in the Summary.
To make a quick distribution, speed has been necessary. Every
precaution has been taken to avoid errors, but some may have occurred
in the rush of Convention events and the haste of editing and printing.
Permission is hereby given to quote from this Summary without further
consent. However, because of the nature of our resolution process, I
urge that the full text of any or all resolve clause(s) is used when
a quotation from a resolution is required for publication.
Robert W. Spanogle
National Adjutamt
Note: At various times, the National Vice Commanders, as follows, presided over the Convention sessions, when called upon by presiding officer, in accordance with the Uniform Code of Procedure as
shown in the verbatim proceedings: James F. Fraughnaugh, Alabama; Milton W. Lobstein, Michigan; Robert Skallerud, Minnesota; Robert F. Neville, New York; L. Harry Easley, Washington.
NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND NATIONAL OFFICERS
THE AMERICAN LEGION, 1919 to Date
Note: In the following list it should be noted that the terms of each
group of officers expire with that particular convention under which
they are listed.
* indicates deceased
HONORARY COMMANDERS
General John J. Pershing*
Marshall Ferdinand Foch*
PARIS CAUCUS
Paris France, March 15 to 17, 1919
Temporary Chairman: Eric Fisher Wood,* Pennsylvania (Voted title of
Past National Commander at the 1955 National Convention)
Permanent Chairman: Bennett C. Clark,* Missouri (Voted title of Past
National Commander at the 1926 National Convention)
Chairman Pro Tempore: Thomas W. Miller,* Delaware (Voted title of Past
National Commander at the 1968 National Convention)
Secretary: Eric Fisher Wood,* Pennsylvania (Voted title of Past
National Commander at the 1955 National Convention)
At the Paris Caucus an Executive Committee was elected to complete
arrangements, the chairman and secretary of which were:
Chairman: Milton J. Foreman,* Illinois (Voted title of Past National
Commander at the 1921 National Convention)
Secretary: George A. White,* Oregon
ST. LOUIS CAUCUS
St. Louis, Missouri, May 8 to 10, 1919
Temporary Chairman: Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.,* New York (Voted title of
Past National Commander at 1949 National Convention)
Permanent Chairman: Henry D. Lindsley,* Texas
Vice Chairmen: John J. Sullivan,* Washington; Fred Humphrey,* New
Mexico; P.C. Calhoun,* Connecticut (Voted titles of Past National Vice
Commanders at 1933 National Convention)
Secretary: Eric Fisher Wood,* Pennsylvania
Chaplain: Thomas H. Wiles,* Colorado (Voted title of Past National
Commander at the 1921 National Convention)
1st NATIONAL CONVENTION
Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 10 to 12, 1919
Chairman: Henry D. Lindsley,* Texas (Voted title of Past National
Commander at the 1919 National Convention)
Vice Chairman: Bennett C. Clark,* Missouri
Secretary: Eric Fisher Wood,* Pennsylvania
Treasurer: Gasper G. Bacon,* Massachusetts
Chaplain: Thomas H. Wiles,* Colorado
2nd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Cleveland, Ohio, September 27 to 29, 1920
Commander: Franklin D'Olier,* Pennsylvania
Vice Commanders: James O'Brien,* California; Allan A. Tukey,*
Nebraska; Joyce S. Lewis,* Minnesota; Alden B. Chambers,*
Massachusetts; William Follett,* Oregon
Adjutant: Lemuel Bolles,* Washington
Treasurer: Robert H. Tyndall,* Indiana
Historian: Eben Putnam,* Massachusetts
Chaplain: Rev. Francis A. Kelly,* New York
Judge: Robert A. Adams,* Indiana
3rd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Kansas City, Missouri, October 31 to November 2, 1921
Commander: Frederic W. Galbraith, Jr.,* (died June 9), succeeded by
John G. Emery,* Michigan
Vice Commanders: John G. Emery,* Michigan; Thomas Goldingay,* New
Jersey; Claudius G. Pendill,* Wisconsin; James G. Scrugham,* Nevada; E.
Jackson Winslett,* Alabama
Adjutant: Lemuel Bolles,* Washington
Treasurer: Robert H. Tyndall,* Indiana
Chaplain: Rev. John W. Inzer,* Tennessee
Historian: Eben Putnam,* Massachusetts
Judge Advocate: Robert A. Adams,* Indiana
4th NATIONAL CONVENTION
New Orleans, Louisiana, October 16 to 20, 1922
Commander: Hanford MacNider,* Iowa
Vice Commanders: H. Nelson Jackson,* Vermont; George L. Berry,*
Tennessee; Raymond O. Brackett,* Massachusetts; Charles H. Kendrick,*
California; John A. McCormack,* Colorado
Adjutant: Lemuel Bolles,* Washington
Treasurer: Robert H. Tyndall,* Indiana
Chaplain: Rev. Earl A. Blackman,* Kansas
Historian: Eben Putnam,* Massachusetts
Judge Advocate: Robert A. Adams,* Indiana
5th NATIONAL CONVENTION
San Francisco, California, October 16 to 19, 1923
Commander: Alvin M. Owsley,* Texas
Vice Commanders: Edward J. Barrett,* Wisconsin; Watson B. Miller,*
District of Columbia; E. Erle Cocke, Sr.,* Georgia; Robert O. Blood,*
New Hampshire; Chiles P. Plummer,* Wyoming
Adjutant: Lemuel Bolles,* Washington
Treasurer: Robert H. Tyndall,* Indiana
Chaplain: Rev. William P. O'Connor,* Ohio
Historian: Eben Putnam,* Massachusetts
Judge Advocate: Robert A. Adams,* Indiana
6th NATIONAL CONVENTION
St. Paul, Minnesota, September 15 to 19, 1924
Commander: John R. Quinn,* California
Vice Commanders: Lester F. Albert,* Idaho; Celora M. Stoddard,*
Arizona; William B. Healey,* Pennsylvania; F. Ryan Duffy,* Wisconsin;
Dr. I. Thurman Mann,* North Carolina
Adjutant: Lemuel Bolles,* Washington-Resigned 2-1-24; Succeeded by
Russell G. Creviston,* Indiana
Treasurer: Robert H. Tyndall,* Indiana
Chaplain: Rev. Ezra Clemens,* Minnesota
Historian: Eben Putnam,* Massachusetts
Judge Advocate: Robert A. Adams,* Indiana
7th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Omaha, Nebraska, October 5 to 9, 1925
Commander: James A. Drain,* Washington
Vice Commanders: Frank H. McFarland,* Kansas; Eugene P. Armstrong,*
Connecticut; A.L. Perry, Panama; Peyton H. Hoge, Jr,* Kentucky; William
Stern,* North Dakota
Adjutant: Russell G. Creviston,* Indiana , Resigned-Succeeded by James
F. Barton,* Iowa
Treasurer: Robert H. Tyndall,* Indiana
Chaplain: Rev. Joseph M. Lonergan,* Illinois
Historian: Eben Putnam,* Massachusetts
Judge Advocate: Robert A. Adams,* Indiana
8th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 11 to 15, 1926
Commander: John R. McQuigg,* Ohio
Vice Commanders: Joseph Y. Cheney,* Florida; Hughes B. Davis,*
Oklahoma; Vincent A. Carroll,* Pennsylvania; Raymond B. Littlefield,*
Rhode Island; Judge James A. Howell,* Utah
Adjutant: James F. Barton,* Iowa
Treasurer: Robert H. Tyndall,* Indiana
Chaplain: Rev. William E. Patrick,* California
Historian: Eben Putnam,* Massachusetts
Judge Advocate: Robert A. Adams,* Indiana
9th NATIONAL CONVENTION
New York, New York, October 18, 1927
Paris, France, September 19 to 22, 1927
Commander: Howard P. Savage,* Illinois
Vice Commanders: C. Thomas Busha, Jr.,* Montana; Stafford King,*
Minnesota; John G. Sims,* Tennessee; John E. Curtis,* Nebraska: Dr.
John G. Towne,* Maine.
Adjutant: James F. Barton,* Iowa
Treasurer: Robert H. Tyndall,* Indiana
Chaplain: Rev. Joseph L.N. Wolfe,* Pennsylvania
Historian: Eben Putnam,* Massachusetts
Judge Advocate: Robert A. Adams,* Indiana
10th NATIONAL CONVENTION
San Antonio, Texas, October 8 to 11, 1928
Commander: Edward E. Spafford,* New York
Vice Commanders: John T. Raftis,* Washington; Ralph T. O'Neil,* Kansas;
Paul R. Younts,* North Carolina; Dan Spurlock,* Louisiana; John M.
Henry,* Minnesota.
Adjutant: James F. Barton,* Iowa
Chaplain: Rev. Gill Robb Wilson,* New Jersey
Historian: Eben Putnam,* Massachusetts
Treasurer: Bowman Elder,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Scott W. Lucas,* Illinois
11th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Louisville, Kentucky, September 30 to October 2, 1929
Commander: Paul V. McNutt,* Indiana
Vice Commanders: Lawrence E. McGann, Jr.,* Illinois; George W. Malone,*
Nevada; Edward L. White,* Connecticut; Miller C. Foster,* South
Carolina; Walton D. Hood,* Texas
Adjutant: James F. Barton,* Iowa
Chaplain: Rabbi Lee J. Levinger,* Delaware
Treasurer: Bowman Elder,* Indiana
Historian: Eben Putnam,* Massachusetts
Judge Advocate: Scott W. Lucas,* Illinois
12th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Boston, Massachusetts, October 6 to 9, 1930
Commander: O.L. Bodenhamer,* Arkansas
Vice Commanders: Milt D. Campbell,* Ohio; John J. Dugan,* Delaware;
Morton M. David,* Colorado; Frank Schoble, Jr.,* Pennsylvania; Willis
M. Brewer,* Michigan.
Adjutant: James F. Barton,* Iowa
Chaplain: Rev. George F. Kettell, D.D.,* New York
Treasurer: Bowman Elder,* Indiana
Historian: Eben Putnam,* Massachusetts
Judge Advocate: Scott W. Lucas,* Illinois
13th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Detroit, Michigan, September 21 to 24, 1931
Commander: Ralph T. O'Neil,* Kansas
Vice Commanders: Bert S. Hyland,* Vermont; Roland B. Howell,*
Louisiana; Harry B. Henderson, Jr.,* Wyoming; Dr. James A. Duff,* West
Virginia; Dr. Neal D. Williams,* Missouri
Adjutant: James F. Barton,* Iowa
Chaplain: Rev. Joseph N. Barnett,* Wisconsin
Treasurer: Bowman Elder,* Indiana
Historian: Eben Putnam,* Massachusetts
Judge Advocate: Scott W. Lucas,* Illinois to 6-24-31-Succeeded by
Acting Judge Advocate: Robert A. Adams,* Indiana
14th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Portland, Oregon, September 12 to 15, 1932
Commander: Henry L. Stevens, Jr.,* North Carolina
Vice Commanders: Richard F. Paul,* Massachusetts; Forrest G. Cooper,*
Mississippi; Roy L. Cook,* New Mexico; Frank N. Brooks,* Washington;
Harold L. Plummer,* Wisconsin
Adjutant: James F. Barton,* Iowa
Chaplain: Rev. Harris A. Darche,* Illinois
Treasurer: Bowman Elder,* Indiana
Historian: Eben Putnam,* Massachusetts
Judge Advocate: Remster A. Bingham,* Indiana
15th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Chicago, Illinois, October 2 to 5, 1933
Commander: Louis A. Johnson,* West Virginia
Vice Commanders: Russell Meadows,* Arizona; Robert D. Flory,* Nebraska;
William E. Easterwood, Jr.,* Texas; John J. Maloney,* Maine; Chas. A.
Mills,* Florida
Adjutant: Frank E. Samuel,* Kansas
Chaplain: Rev. Irwin Q. Wood,* Idaho
Treasurer: Bowman Elder,* Indiana
Historian: Eben Putnam,* Massachusetts (died January 22, 1933)-
Succeeded by Thomas M. Owen, Jr.,* Alabama
Judge Advocate: Remster A. Bingham,* Indiana
16th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Miami, Florida, October 22 to 25, 1934
Commander: Edward A. Hayes,* Illinois
Vice Commanders: Charles R. Mabey,* Utah: Robert L. Gordon,* Arkansas;
Miguel Munoz,* Puerto Rico; Ed W. Carruth,* Kansas; Charles L.
Woolley,* Rhode Island.
Adjutant: Frank E. Samuel,* Kansas
Chaplain: Rev. Robert J. White,* Massachusetts
Historian: Thomas M. Owen, Jr.,* Alabama
Treasurer: Neal Grider,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Remster A. Bingham,* Indiana
17th NATIONAL CONVENTION
St. Louis, Missouri, September 23 to 26, 1935
Commander: Frank N. Belgrano, Jr.,* California
Vice Commanders: Daniel J. Doherty,* Massachusetts; Harold J. Warner,*
Oregon; John K. Kennelly,* North Dakota; Milo J. Warner,* Ohio; Quimby
Melton,* Georgia
Adjutant: Frank E. Samuel,* Kansas
Chaplain: Rev. Dr. Park W. Huntington,* Delaware
Historian: Thomas M. Owen, Jr.,* Alabama
Treasurer: James A. Drain,* Washington
Judge Advocate: James A. Drain,* Washington
18th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Cleveland, Ohio, September 21 to 24, 1936
Commander: Ray Murphy,* Iowa
Vice Commanders: Raymond F. Gates,* Connecticut; Dr. W.E. Whitlock,*
Florida; Oscar W. Worthwine,* Idaho; Dr. F. Whitney Godwin,* Virginia;
Louis R. Probst,* Wyoming
Adjutant: Frank E. Samuel,* Kansas
Chaplain: Rt. Rev. Msgr. Thomas D. Kennedy,* Missouri
Historian: Thomas M. Owen, Jr.,* Alabama
Treasurer: John R. Ruddick,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg,* Indiana
19th NATIONAL CONVENTION
New York, New York, September 20 to 23, 1937
Commander: Harry W. Colmery,* Kansas
Vice Commanders: Salvatore A.Capodice,* California; Leo A. Temmey,*
South Dakota; Leonard Sisk,* Tennessee; J. Fred Johnson, Jr.,* Alabama;
Jack Crowley,* Vermont
Adjutant: Frank E. Samuel,* Kansas
Chaplain: Rev. Bryan H. Keathley, D.D.,* Texas
Historian: Thomas M. Owen, Jr.,* Alabama
Treasurer: John R. Ruddick,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg,* Indiana
20th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Los Angeles, California, September 19 to 22, 1938
Commander: Daniel J. Doherty,* Massachusetts
Vice Commanders: Drury M. Phillips,* Texas; Phil M. Conley,* West
Virginia: Harry M. Johnson,* Montana; James F. Daniel,
Jr.,* South Carolina; James R. Mahaffy,* Hawaii
Adjutant: Frank E. Samuel,* Kansas
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Frank J. Lawler,* Illinois
Historian: Thomas M. Owen, Jr.,* Alabama
Treasurer: John R. Ruddick,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg,* Indiana
21st NATIONAL CONVENTION
Chicago, Illinois, September 25 to 28, 1939
Commander: Stephen F. Chadwick,* Washington
Vice Commanders: Edward J. Quinn,* Maine; Charles W. Crush,* Virginia:
Earl T. Ross,* Nevada; James T. Crawley,* Mississippi; Henry C. Oakey,*
Wisconsin
Adjutant: Frank E. Samuel,* Kansas
Chaplain: Rev. Jerome L. Fritsche,* Nebraska
Historian: Thomas M. Owen, Jr.,* Alabama
Treasurer: John R. Ruddick,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg,* Indiana
22nd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Boston, Massachusetts, September 23 to 26, 1940
Commander: Raymond J. Kelly,* Michigan
Vice Commanders: Leo E. Ray,* New Hampshire; Charles Q. Kelly,*
Arkansas; Matthew J. Murphy,* Illinois; James B . Fitzgerald,*
Maryland; H. Elwyn Davis,* Colorado
Adjutant: Frank E. Samuel,* Kansas
Chaplain: Rt. Rev. Msgr. Patrick N. McDermott,* Iowa
Historian: Thomas M. Owen, Jr.,* Alabama
Treasurer: John R. Ruddick,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg,* Indiana
23rd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, September 15 to 18, 1941
Commander: Milo J. Warner,* Ohio
Vice Commanders: Erwin A. Froyd,* Wyoming; James L. McCrory,* Nebraska;
Harold P. Redden,* Massachusetts; Edward R. Stirling,* Pennsylvania;
Alcee S. Legendre,* Louisiana
Adjutant: Frank E. Samuel,* Kansas
Chaplain: Rev. Brigadier William G. Gilks,* Texas
Historian: Thomas M. Owen, Jr.,* Alabama
Treasurer: John R. Ruddick,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg,* Indiana
24th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Kansas City, Missouri, September 19 to 21, 1942
Commander: Lynn U. Stambaugh,* North Dakota
Vice Commanders: W.C. Sawyer,* Arizona; William DeLacy Allen,* Georgia;
Charles E. Booth,* West Virginia; V.M. Armstrong,* Indiana; John F.
Sullivan,* Vermont
Adjutant: Frank E. Samuel,* Kansas
Chaplain: Rev. Frederick J. Halloran,* New Jersey
Historian: Thomas M. Owen, Jr.,* Alabama
Treasurer: John R. Ruddick,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg,* Indiana
25th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Omaha, Nebraska, September 21 to 23, 1943
Commander: Roane Waring,* Tennessee
Vice Commanders: John T. Batten,* Alabama; Arthur J. Connell,*
Connecticut; Fred G. Fraser,* District of Columbia; Herman H. Lark,*
Missouri; Jefferson Davis Atwood,* New Mexico
Adjutant: Frank E. Samuel,* Kansas, (died July 25)-Succeeded by Donald
G. Glascoff,* Michigan, Acting Adjutant
Chaplain: Dr. Paul De Forrest Mortimore,* Idaho
Historian: Thomas M. Owen, Jr.,* Alabama
Treasurer: John R. Ruddick,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg,* Indiana
26th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Chicago, Illinois, September 18 to 20, 1944
Commander: Warren H. Atherton,* California
Vice Commanders: Martin V. Coffey,* Ohio; E.A. Littlefield,* Utah;
Robert `Roy' McMillan,* North Carolina; Edward Al Mulrooney, Delaware;
Hector G. Staples,* Maine
Adjutant: Donald G. Glascoff,* Michigan
Chaplain: Rt. Rev. Msgr. John F. McManus,* Kansas
Historian: Thomas M. Owen, Jr.,* Alabama
Treasurer: John R. Ruddick,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg,* Indiana
27th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Chicago, Illinois, November 18 to 21, 1945
Commander: Edward N. Scheiberling,* New York
Vice Commanders: Bascom F. Jones,* Tennessee; Frank E. McCaffrey,*
Rhode Island; Dan M. McDade,* Oregon; Ray S. Pierson,* Kansas; William
P. Shadoan,* Kentucky.
Adjutant: Donald G. Glascoff,* Michigan
Chaplain: Rev. DeWitt C. Mallory,* Florida
Historian: Thomas M. Owen, Jr.,* Alabama
Treasurer: John R. Ruddick,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg,* Indiana
28th NATIONAL CONVENTION
San Francisco, California, September 30 to October 4, 1946
Commander: John Stelle,* Illinois
Vice Commanders: R. Graham Huntington,* New Jersey; Fred LaBoon,*
Oklahoma; Sam L. Latimer, Jr.,* South Carolina; H. Dudley Swim,* Idaho;
Jeremiah Twomey,* Massachusetts
Adjutant: Donald G. Glascoff,* Michigan
Chaplain: Rt. Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Smith,* Iowa.
Historian: Thomas M. Owen, Jr.,* Alabama
Treasurer: John R. Ruddick,* Indiana, (died 7-13-45)-Succeeded by Neal
Grider,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg,* Indiana
29th NATIONAL CONVENTION
New York, New York, August 28 to 31, 1947
Commander: Paul H. Griffith,* Pennsylvania
Vice Commanders: Joseph W. Brown,* New Hampshire; Martin B. Buckner,*
Michigan; Richard C. Cadwallader,* Louisiana; Ernest H. Dervishian,*
Virginia; Edward J. Sharkey,* California
Adjutant: Donald G. Glascoff,* Michigan
Chaplain: Rev. Arthur L. Rustad,* Minnesota
Historian: Thomas M. Owen, Jr.,* Alabama
Treasurer: Neal Grider,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg,* Indiana
30th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Miami Florida, October 18 to 20, 1948
Commander: James F. O'Neil,* New Hampshire
Vice Commanders: LeRoy William Barns,* South Dakota; Albert A. Cree,*
Vermont; Richard B. Ott,* Washington; Myron R. Renick,* West Virginia;
Joe W. White,* Georgia
Adjutant: Henry H. Dudley,* Nebraska
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Frank L. Harrington,* Montana
Historian: Thomas M. Owen, Jr.,* Alabama
Treasurer: Neal Grider,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg,* Indiana
31st NATIONAL CONVENTION
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 29 to September 1, 1949
Commander: S. Perry Brown,* Texas
Vice Commanders: James Lane, Alabama; Leonard W. Moody,* Arkansas;
James Annin,* Montana; Walter E. Alessandroni,* Pennsylvania; Edward J.
Kelly,* Connecticut
Adjutant: Henry H. Dudley,* Nebraska.
Chaplain: Rev. Thomas Grice,* California
Historian: Monte C. Sandlin,* Alabama
Treasurer: Neal Grider,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg,* Indiana
32nd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Los Angeles, California, October 9 to 12, 1950
Commander: George N. Craig,* Indiana
Vice Commanders: Milton G. Boock,* Minnesota; David H. Fleisher,*
Missouri; Frank E. Lowe,* Maine; J. E. Martie,* Nevada,: Dr. D. R.
Perry,* North Carolina
Adjutant: Henry H. Dudley,* Nebraska
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Edward J. Carney,* O.S.A., Massachusetts
Historian: Monte C. Sandlin,* Alabama
Treasurer: Neal Grider,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg,* Indiana
33rd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Miami, Florida, October 15 to 18, 1951
Commander: Erle Cocke, Jr.,* Georgia
Vice Commanders: Joe H. Adams,* Florida; Herbert J. Jacobi,* District
of Columbia; Felix Pogliano,* Colorado; Lewis K. Gough,* California;
Fred C. Bramlage,* Kansas.
Adjutant: Henry H. Dudley,* Nebraska
Chaplain: Rabbi David Lefkowitz,* Louisiana
Historian: Monte C. Sandlin,* Alabama
Treasurer: Neal Grider,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg,* Indiana
34th NATIONAL CONVENTION
New York, New York, August 25 to 28, 1952
Commander: Donald R. Wilson,* West Virginia
Vice Commanders: Adolph F. Bremer,* Minnesota; Frank R. Kelley,*
Massachusetts; Thomas E. Paradine,* New York; Oscar B. Rohiff,*
Wyoming; Audley H. Ward,* South Carolina
Adjutant: Henry H. Dudley,* Nebraska
Chaplain: Rev. Olaf G. Birkeland,* Wisconsin
Historian: Monte C. Sandlin,* Alabama
Treasurer: Neal Grider,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg,* Indiana
35th NATIONAL CONVENTION
St. Louis, Missouri, August 31 to September 3, 1953
Commander: Lewis K. Gough,* California
Vice Commanders: William R. Bourdon,* Arizona; Lyon W. Brandon,*
Mississippi; Wilbur C. Daniel,* Virginia; Harry V. Groome,* New Jersey;
J. Addington Wagner, Michigan
Adjutant: Henry H. Dudley,* Nebraska
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. John E. Duffy,* Ohio
Historian: Monte C. Sandlin,* Alabama
Treasurer: Neal Grider,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg,* Indiana
36th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Washington, D.C., August 30 to September 2, 1954
Commander: Arthur J. Connell,* Connecticut
Vice Commanders: John A. High,* New Hampshire; Dr. Deward H. Reed,* New
Mexico; Truman C. Wold,* North Dakota; Thomas W. Bird,* North Carolina,
Herbert M. Walker,* Pennsylvania
Adjutant: Henry H. Dudley,* Nebraska
Chaplain: Dr. Tom B. Clark,* Oklahoma
Historian: Robert T. Fairey,* South Carolina
Treasurer: Neal Grider,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg,* Indiana
37th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Miami, Florida, October 10 to 13, 1955
Commander: Seaborn P. Collins,* New Mexico
Vice Commanders: Leonard L. Jackson,* Louisiana; Patrick H. Mangan,*
Jr., Vermont; Howard C. Kingdom,* Ohio; Dr. Carl J. Rees,* Delaware;
Robert L. Shelby,* Utah.
Adjutant: Henry H. Dudley,* Nebraska
Chaplain: Rev. Albert J. Hoffman,* Iowa
Historian: Robert T. Fairey,* South Carolina
Treasurer: Neal Grider,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg,* Indiana
38th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Los Angeles, California, September 3 to 6, 1956
Commander: J. Addington Wagner, Michigan
Vice Commanders; Guy Stone,* Georgia; John H. Van Horn,* Alaska; L.
Everett Page,* Texas; Gilman H. Stordock,* Wisconsin; James V. Day,*
Maine (resigned Jan. 1, 1956), succeeded by
William J. Holliman,* District of Columbia
Adjutant: Henry H. Dudley,* Nebraska (resigned), succeeded by E.A.
Blackmore,* Wyoming
Chaplain: Rev. Joseph MacCarroll,* New Jersey
Historian: Robert T. Fairey,* South Carolina
Treasurer: Neal Grider,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg,* Indiana
39th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Atlantic City, New Jersey, September 16 to 19, 1957
Commander: W.C. `Dan' Daniel,* Virginia
Vice Commanders: Gaylor M. Brown,* Iowa; George T. Lewis,* Jr.,
Tennessee; Carl R. Moser,* Oregon; John E. Stay, Pennsylvania; J.
Edward Walter,* Maryland
Adjutant: E.A. Blackmore,* Wyoming
Chaplain: Rev. Bernard W. Gerdon, Indiana
Historian: Robert T. Fairey,* South Carolina
Treasurer: Neal Grider,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg,* Indiana
40th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Chicago, Illinois, September 1 to 4, 1958
Commander: John S. Gleason, Jr.,* Illinois
Vice Commanders: William A. Cottrell,* Hawaii; Ramon R. Guas,* Puerto
Rico; Harry W. Miller,* West Virginia; Leo A. Lemos,* Rhode Island;
Isadore E. Levine,* Indiana.
Adjutant: E.A. Blackmore,* Wyoming
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Feltham S. James,* South Carolina
Historian: Mrs. Charles A. (Emily) Herbert,* New Jersey
Treasurer: Neal Grider,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg,* Indiana
41st NATIONAL CONVENTION
Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 24 to 27, 1959
Commander: Preston J. Moore, Oklahoma
Vice Commanders: C. D. DeLoach, District of Columbia; John W. Collins,*
Pennsylvania; James B. Kerrigan,* Missouri; Robert Charles Smith,*
Louisiana; James C. Bangs,* Idaho
Adjutant: E.A. Blackmore,* Wyoming
Chaplain: Rt. Rev. Msgr. John J. Twiss,* Massachusetts
Historian: Mrs. Charles A. (Emily) Herbert,* New Jersey
Treasurer: William Francis Polen,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Ralph B. Gregg,* Indiana
42nd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Miami Beach, Florida, October 15 to 20, 1960
Commander: Martin B. McKneally,* New York
Vice Commanders: William A. Brennan, Jr., Indiana; A. Layman Harman,*
South Carolina: Nate V. Keller,* Minnesota; Irven Frank Gianotti,*
Minnesota (appointed September 14, 1960, to fill
vacancy created July 25 by the death of Nate V. Keller); Willard W.
Brandt, North Dakota; Charles McGonegal,* California; Corydon T. Hill,*
California (appointed May 4, 1960, to fill vacancy
created January 27 by the death of Charles McGonegal)
Adjutant: E.A. Blackmore,* Wyoming
Chaplain: Rabbi Robert I. Kahn, D.H.L., Texas
Historian: Mrs. Charles A. (Emily) Herbert,* New Jersey
Treasurer: William Francis Polen,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis,* New York
43rd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Denver, Colorado, September 9 to 14, 1961
Commander: William R. Burke, California
Vice Commanders: George K. Walker, Massachusetts; James M. Wagonseller,
Ohio; Vincent J. Maxheim,* Iowa; Dr. Harry H. Kretzler,* Washington;
R.C. Godwin,* North Carolina
Adjutant: E.A. Blackmore,* Wyoming
Chaplain: Rev. William H. Moss,* Tennessee
Historian: Glenn B. Hoover,* Iowa
Treasurer: William Francis Polen,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis,* New York
44th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Las Vegas, Nevada, October 5 to 11, 1962
Commander: Charles L. Bacon,* Missouri
Vice Commanders: Walter W. Barnard,* Montana; Edward T. Hoak,*
Pennsylvania; Wilson H. Morrison,* Michigan; J. Milton Patrick,*
Oklahoma; Edward Wysocki, New Jersey
Adjutant: E.A. Blackmore,* Wyoming
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Robert G. Keating,* Connecticut
Historian: Earl David Young,* Colorado
Treasurer: William Francis Polen,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis,* New York
45th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Miami Beach, Florida, September 6 to 12, 1963
Commander: James E. Powers,* Georgia
Vice Commanders: Harold D. Beaton,* District of Columbia; James W.
Doon,* New Hampshire; Claude A. Hamilton,* South Dakota; Paschal C.
Reese,* Florida; Victor F. Whittlesea,* Nevada
Adjutant: E.A. Blackmore,* Wyoming
Chaplain: Rabbi Albert M. Shulman,* Indiana
Historian: H. Armand de Masi,* Italy
Treasurer: William Francis Polen,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis,* New York
46th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Dallas, Texas, September 18 to 24, 1964
Commander: Daniel F. Foley, Minnesota
Vice Commanders: Earl D. Franklin, Jr.,* Colorado; Emilio S. Iglesias,*
Vermont; Garland D. Murphy, Jr.,* M.D., Arkansas; George Emory Sipple,*
Wisconsin; Harry Wright,* Mexico
Adjutant: E.A. Blackmore,* Wyoming
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. John J. Howard,* Virginia
Historian: H. Armand de Masi,* Italy
Treasurer: William Francis Polen,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis,* New York
47th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Portland, Oregon, August 20 to 26, 1965
Commander: Donald E. Johnson,* Iowa
Vice Commanders: David Aronberg,* Kentucky; Herbert D. Black,* South
Carolina; Ward W. Husted,* Wyoming; Edward H. Lynch, Jr.,* Connecticut;
Joseph Paul,* Michigan
Adjutant: E.A. Blackmore,* Wyoming
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Morris N. Dummet,* Louisiana
Historian: Harold A. Shindler,* Indiana
Treasurer: William Francis Polen,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis,* New York
48th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Washington, D.C., August 30 to September 1, 1966
Commander: L. Eldon James,* Virginia
Vice Commanders: Dr. A.R. Choppin,* Louisiana; William E. Galbraith,
Nebraska; Robert O. Phillips,* Philippines; William J. Rogers, Maine;
Soleng Tom,* Arizona.
Adjutant: E. A. Blackmore,* Wyoming (died 4-21-67)-Succeeded by Ernest
N. Schmid 5-4-67 to 8-31-67
Chaplain: Rev. Alfred C. Thompson, New York
Historian: Harold A. Shindler,* Indiana
Treasurer: William Francis Polen,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis,* New York
49th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Boston, Massachusetts, August 25 to 31, 1967
Commander: John E. Davis,* North Dakota
Vice Commanders: Robert M. Fritz,* Indiana; Lewis W. Emerich, Texas;
Harry V. Klein,* Pennsylvania; Frank L. Orfanello,* Massachusetts;
James A. Tadlock,* New Mexico
Adjutant: William F. Hauck, Indiana
Chaplain: Rev. Anthony J. O'Driscoll,* New York
Historian: Harold A. Shindler,* Indiana
Treasurer: William Francis Polen,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis,* New York
50th NATIONAL CONVENTION
New Orleans, Louisiana, September 6 to 12, 1968
Commander: William E. Galbraith, Nebraska
Vice Commanders: Coleman Nolen,* Oklahoma; Louis R.J. Malo, Rhode
Island; Roscoe D. Curtiss,* Tennessee; Dr. Edwin L. Peterson, Utah;
Marvin W. Roth, Wisconsin.
Adjutant: William F. Hauck,* Indiana
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Edward P. Nolan,* Pennsylvania
Historian: Harold A. Shindler,* Indiana
Treasurer: William Francis Polen,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis,* New York
51st NATIONAL CONVENTION
Atlanta, Georgia, August 22 to 28, 1969
Commander: William C. Doyle,* New Jersey
Vice Commanders: C. Russell Huber,* Alaska; John A. Jones,* West
Virginia; Howard E. Lohman,* Minnesota; Lewis E. McCray,* Alabama;
Maurice Parisien,* Maine.
Adjutant: William F. Hauck,* Indiana
Chaplain: Rev. C.J. Olander,* Mississippi
Historian: Harold A. Shindler,* Indiana
Treasurer: William Francis Polen,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis,* New York
52nd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Portland, Oregon, August 28 to September 3, 1970
Commander: J. Milton Patrick,* Oklahoma
Vice Commanders: Kent. T. Lundgren,* Michigan; Roland D. Marble,
Mississippi; Raymond F. Mudge,* New Hampshire; Earl R. Norgard,*
Oregon; Gilberto M. Font,* Puerto Rico
Adjutant: William F. Hauck,* Indiana
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. William D. Curtis, Minnesota
Historian: John A. May,* South Carolina
Treasurer: William Francis Polen,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis,* New York
53rd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Houston, Texas, August 27 to September 2, 1971
Commander: Alfred P. Chamie,* California
Vice Commanders: Claude Carpenter, Arkansas; Max Hanson,* Idaho; Robert
E.L. Eaton*; Maryland; Gabriel T. Olga,* Massachusetts; John E.
Gilbert, Pennsylvania
Adjutant: William F. Hauck,* Indiana
Chaplain: Rev. Milton B. Faust,* North Carolina
Historian: Howard M. Swinney,* Kentucky
Treasurer: William Francis Polen,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis,* New York
54th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Chicago, Illinois, August 18 to 24, 1972
Commander: John H. Geiger, Illinois
Vice Commanders: Howard W. Fann,* Kentucky; Arthur M. MacCarthy,*
Florida; Roy Sweet, Vermont; Harry G. Wiles,* Kansas; Wallace C.S.
Young, Hawaii
Adjutant: William F. Hauck,* Indiana
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Paul J. Schwaab,* Nebraska
Historian: G. Greer McCallister,* Ohio
Treasurer: William Francis Polen,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis,* New York
55th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Honolulu, Hawaii, August 17 to 23, 1973
Commander: Joe L. Matthews, Texas
Vice Commanders: Tim T. Craig,* North Carolina; Sam Gray,* California;
Donald L. Gruenbaum,* Ohio; Albert J. Moeller,* New Jersey; Raymond J.
Novak,* South Dakota.
Adjutant: William F. Hauck,* Indiana
Chaplain: Rev. L.P. Fitzpatrick,* Iowa
Historian: Mrs. Loretta O. Phillips,* California
Treasurer: William Francis Polen,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis,* New York
56th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Miami Beach, Florida, August 16 to 22, 1974
Commander: Robert E. L. Eaton,* Maryland
Vice Commanders: John N. Roberto, Connecticut; Frank C. Brooks,*
Washington; Gilbert E. Sheeks, Indiana; Merrick W. Swords Jr.,*
Louisiana; N.E. Brown,* South Carolina
Adjutant: William F. Hauck,* Indiana
Chaplain: Rev. Jerome D. Fortenberry, Missouri
Historian: R. Robert Filter,* Wisconsin
Treasurer: William Francis Polen,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis,* New York
57th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 15 to 21, 1975
Commander: James M. Wagonseller, Ohio
Vice Commanders: Boyd H. Clemens, North Dakota; Jack W. Flynt,* Texas;
Jay E. Harville, Tennessee; Donald H. Jeffery, Pennsylvania; William A.
Lindsay,* Montana.
Adjutant: William F. Hauck,* Indiana
Chaplain: Rev. Harvey T. Goodling,* Oregon
Historian: Nolie C. Deas, Sr., Florida
Treasurer: William Francis Polen,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis,* New York
58th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Seattle, Washington, August 20 to 26, 1976
Commander: Harry G. Wiles,* Kansas
Vice Commanders: John W. Adams, Jr., Kentucky; Fred W. Anderson, Jr.,
Nevada; Leo F. Malloy, Massachusetts; Thomas W. Miller, Arkansas; James
F. Walker,* Minnesota.
Adjutant: William F. Hauck,* Indiana
Chaplain: Rev. Claude E. Smithmier, Georgia
Historian: Mrs. Dorothy Grimes, Colorado
Treasurer: William Francis Polen,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis,* New York
59th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Denver, Colorado, August 19 to 25, 1977
Commander: William J. Rogers, Maine
Vice Commanders: Lloyd J. Berken,* Wisconsin; Thomas B. Coll, District
of Columbia; Robert B. Grauberger,* Colorado; Frank A. Kelly, Georgia;
Wilbur Walker,* Virginia
Adjutant: William F. Hauck,* Indiana
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. James C. Tuxbury, North Dakota
Historian: Alton H. Carpenter, New York
Treasurer: William Francis Polen,* Indiana
Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis,* New York
60th NATIONAL CONVENTION
New Orleans, Louisiana, August 18 to 24, 1978
Commander: Robert Charles Smith,* Louisiana
Vice Commanders: Eugene V. Lindquist, Minnesota; Roger A. Munson,*
Ohio; John J. O'Connell,* Rhode Island; Chester Phillips, West
Virginia; Irving B. Selmer,* Wyoming
Adjutant: Frank C. Momsen,* Minnesota
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Walter D. Power,* Maryland
Historian: Arnold J. Stockstad,* North Dakota
Treasurer: Webber LaGrange, Indiana
Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis,* New York
61st NATIONAL CONVENTION
Houston, Texas, August 17 to 23, 1979
Commander: John M. Carey, Michigan
Vice Commanders: L. Max Connoly,* Arizona; Alvin F. Grauerholz, Kansas;
Joseph F. Ward,* New Jersey; John H. Wienand, Jr.,* Alabama; Nathan M.
Wolfe, South Carolina
Adjutant: Frank C. Momsen,* Minnesota
Chaplain: R. Drew Wolcott,* Mexico
Historian: Harry H. Kretzler, M.D.,* Washington
Treasurer: Webber LaGrange, Indiana
Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis,* New York
62nd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Boston, Massachusetts, August 15 to 21, 1980
Commander: Frank I. Hamilton, Indiana
Vice Commanders: G.Y. Fails,* New Mexico; Keith A. Kreul, Wisconsin;
Bob Legan, Arkansas; Max E. Robinson, North Carolina; Lawrence R.
Spaulding,* New Hampshire.
Adjutant: Frank C. Momsen,* Minnesota
Chaplain: Rev. Karl E. Kniseley, California
Historian: Phillip Haddad, Oklahoma
Treasurer: Webber LaGrange, Indiana
Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis,* New York
63rd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Honolulu, Hawaii, August 28 to September 3, 1981
Commander: Michael J. Kogutek, New York
Vice Commanders: Ralph M. Godwin,* Mississippi; Keith H. Gwilliam,
Utah; Matthew W. Jamieson,* Michigan; Robert W. Lowry, Nebraska; Dr.
Almo J. Sebastianelli, Pennsylvania
Adjutant: Robert W. Spanogle, Michigan
Chaplain: Rev. George S. Macres,* Minnesota
Historian: Neal S. Sundeen, Arizona
Treasurer: Webber LaGrange, Indiana
Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis,* New York
64th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Chicago, Illinois, August 20 to 26, 1982
Commander: Jack W. Flynt,* Texas
Vice Commanders: Frank T. Markovich,* Missouri; Dan C. McDonough,*
Alaska; Percy C. Miller, Tennessee; Melvin `Doc' Simon, Vermont; David
A. Wade,* Maryland.
Adjutant: Robert W. Spanogle, Michigan
Chaplain: Rev. George R. M. Rumney, Virginia
Historian: Bernard J. Chisholm,* Minnesota
Treasurer: Webber LaGrange, Indiana
Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis,* New York
65th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Seattle, Washington, August 19 to 25, 1983
Commander: Al Keller, Jr.,* Illinois
Vice Commanders: Robert C. Gabrielson, South Dakota; Margaret M.
Malone, New Jersey; H. Melvin Napier, Indiana; Jack C. Plato,* Oregon;
Leo O. Walker,* Oklahoma.
Adjutant: Robert W. Spanogle, Michigan
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. John D. Kempf,* Ohio
Historian: James W. Conway, Massachusetts
Treasurer: Webber LaGrange, Indiana
Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis,* New York
66th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Salt Lake City, Utah, September 3 to 5, 1984
Commander: Keith Kreul, Wisconsin
Vice Commanders: J. Leslie Brown, Jr.,* Kentucky; Roberto Gonzalez,
Puerto Rico; Charles R. Green,* Ohio; Robert W. Groccia, Massachusetts,
John N. Lockhart,* Hawaii
Adjutant: Robert W. Spanogle, Michigan
Chaplain: James Clay McKee, Utah
Historian: Herberta T. Stark,* New Hampshire
Treasurer: Webber LaGrange, Indiana
Judge Advocate: Philip B. Onderdonk, Jr., Maryland
67th NATIONAL CONVENTION
New Orleans, Louisiana, August 23 to 28, 1985
Commander: Clarence M. Bacon, Maryland
Vice Commanders: Robert S. Turner, Georgia; Harold E. Collett,* Idaho;
Ronald D. Birk, Kansas; Stewart Kunde,* Minnesota; Stephen J. Mikosky,*
Pennsylvania
Adjutant: Robert W. Spanogle, Michigan
Chaplain: Rev. Charles G. Rice, Jr.,* New York
Historian: Roy B. Mahoney, Florida
Treasurer: Webber LaGrange, Indiana
Judge Advocate: Philip B. Onderdonk, Jr., Maryland
68th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Cincinnati, Ohio, August 29 to September 4, 1986
Commander: Dale L. Renaud,* Iowa
Vice Commanders: Bernard Black, South Carolina; Norman Conn,*
California; Vito M. DeFilipp, Maine; Miles S. Epling, West Virginia, H.
F. `Sparky' Gierke, North Dakota
Adjutant: Robert W. Spanogle, Michigan
Chaplain: Dr. Gordon L. Patterson,* Nebraska
Historian: Ethel M. Matuschka,* Wisconsin
Treasurer: Webber LaGrange, Indiana
Judge Advocate: Philip B. Onderdonk, Jr., Maryland
69th NATIONAL CONVENTION
San Antonio, Texas, August 21 to 27, 1987
Commander: James P. Dean, Mississippi
Vice Commanders: William M. Detweiler, Louisiana; Doris R. Gross,
Washington; Donald E. Neil, Delaware; Allen L. Titus, Indiana; Ervin F.
Van Dyke, Wisconsin
Adjutant: Robert W. Spanogle, Michigan
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Arthur J. Jakobiak, New Mexico
Historian: J. Ruffin Apperson,* Virginia
Treasurer: Webber LaGrange, Indiana
Judge Advocate: Philip B. Onderdonk, Jr., Maryland
70th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Louisville, Kentucky, September 6 to 8, 1988
Commander: John P. `Jake' Comer, Massachusetts
Vice Commanders: Neale V. Cabral,* Connecticut; Joe Frank, Jr.,
Missouri; W.P. `Bill' Peterson, Montana; Paul B. Phifer, Jr.,*
Virginia; Leon Reed, Arkansas
Adjutant: Robert W. Spanogle, Michigan
Chaplain: Rev. Jerry Salveson,* Minnesota
Historian: Edward F. Brennan,* Illinois
Treasurer: Webber LaGrange, Indiana
Judge Advocate: Philip B. Onderdonk, Jr., Maryland
71st NATIONAL CONVENTION
Baltimore, Maryland, September 5 to 7, 1989
Commander: H.F. `Sparky' Gierke, North Dakota
Vice Commanders; Thomas L. Gabel, Ohio; Harvey Holcomb, Texas: Archie
Pozzi, Jr.,* Nevada; Ray G. Smith, Sr., North Carolina: John P.
Tipping, New York
Adjutant: Robert W. Spanogle, Michigan
Chaplain: Rev. F. Robert Davidson, Michigan
Historian: Richard A. Stevens, Sr.,* Louisiana
Treasurer: Webber LaGrange, Indiana
Judge Advocate: Philip B. Onderdonk, Jr., Maryland
72nd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Indianapolis, Indiana, August 28 to 30, 1990
Commander: Miles S. Epling, West Virginia
Vice Commanders: Vincent E. Blank, Iowa; Joseph E. Caouette, New
Hampshire; Andrew J. Cooper, Alabama; Gerald Goetzinger, South Dakota;
Vinton R. Guy, Colorado
Adjutant: Robert W. Spanogle, Michigan
Chaplain: Lynn S. Kearsley, Idaho
Historian: C. Carl Pilgrim,* South Carolina
Treasurer: Webber LaGrange, Indiana
Judge Advocate: Philip B. Onderdonk, Jr., Maryland
73rd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Phoenix, Arizona, September 3 to 5, 1991
Commander: Robert S. Turner, Georgia
Vice Commanders: Lewis Adams, Nebraska; James T. Anderson, Wyoming;
Fred M. Ingellis, Mississippi; Harry F. McDowell, Florida; George E.
Sampson, New Jersey
Adjutant: Robert W. Spanogle, Michigan
Chaplain: Rev. Michas M. Ohnstad, Minnesota
Historian: Harold Matthew Branton, Texas
Treasurer: Webber LaGrange, Indiana
Judge Advocate: Philip B. Onderdonk, Jr., Maryland
74th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Chicago, Illinois, August 25 to 27, 1992
Commander: Dominic D. DiFrancesco, Pennsylvania
Vice Commanders: James `Jim' G. Brouillette, Vermont; Thomas P. Cadmus,
Michigan; Ronald C. Murphy, Arizona; Lawrence F. Roy, Oklahoma; Lee R.
Stolfus, Kansas
Adjutant: Robert W. Spanogle, Michigan
Chaplain: Rev. Donal M. `Jack' Squires, West Virginia
Historian: Bettie M. Canon, Montana
Treasurer: Webber LaGrange, Indiana
Judge Advocate: Philip B. Onderdonk, Jr, Maryland
75th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September 3 to 9, 1993
Commander: Roger A. Munson,* Ohio
Vice Commanders: Joseph V. Adams, Pennsylvania; Paul Andrejewski,
Minnesota; Robert E. `Jack' David, South Carolina; John William `Bill'
Murphy, Arizona; Louis A. `Tony' Santillanes, New
Mexico
Adjutant: Robert W. Spanogle, Michigan
Chaplain: Rev. James R. Wagner, Mississippi
Historian: Delfo Barabani, Massachusetts
Treasurer: Webber LaGrange, Indiana
Judge Advocate: Philip B. Onderdonk, Jr., Maryland
76th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 6 to 8, 1994
Commander: Bruce Thiesen, California
Vice Commanders: Juan H. Cintron, Puerto Rico; Douglas A. Mason, Utah;
John J. Mulkern, Massachusetts; K.W. Ohl, Indiana; Curtis O. Twete,
North Dakota.
Adjutant: Robert W. Spanogle, Michigan
Chaplain: Msgr. Raymond J. Kozlowski,* New York
Historian: Marjorie T. Simpson, Georgia
Treasurer: Webber LaGrange, Indiana
Judge Advocate: Philip B. Onderdonk, Jr., Maryland
77th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Indianapolis, Indiana, September 4 to 6, 1995
Commander : William M. Detweiler, Louisiana
Vice Commanders: Joseph T. Craig, Alaska; Silas M. Noel, Kentucky;
Calvin E. Patton, Maryland; H. Gordon Burleigh, New York; Vernon K.
Grosenick,* Wisconsin
Adjutant: Robert W. Spanogle, Michigan
Chaplain: Rev. Roy L. Pryor, South Carolina
Historian: M. LaReine Maxey,* Nevada, (died 10-7-94)-Appointed at 1994
Fall Meetings, Carl S. Wipperman, Washington
Treasurer: Webber LaGrange, Indiana
Judge Advocate: Philip B. Onderdonk, Maryland
78th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Salt Lake City, Utah, August 30 to September 5, 1996
Commander: Daniel A. Ludwig, Minnesota
Vice Commanders: Keith Baker, Iowa; William L. Ciciotte, Maine; Robert
D. Scott, Oregon; C. Darrel Haskell, South Dakota; Ralph J. Reel,
Tennessee
Adjutant: Robert W. Spanogle, Michigan
Chaplain: Joseph E. Reynolds, Texas
Historian: R. Paul Tenney, Vermont
Treasurer: Webber LaGrange, Indiana
Judge Advocate: Philip B. Onderdonk, Maryland
79th NATIONAL CONVENTION
Orlando, Florida, August 29 to September 4, 1997
Commander: Joseph J. Frank, Missouri
Vice Commanders: Wilson R. Timmons,* Florida; Orland H. Taylor, Hawaii;
Roger L. Wild, Nebraska; Albert M. Robotti, New Jersey; Robert L.
Bowen, Virginia
Adjutant: Robert W. Spanogle, Michigan
Chaplain: Charles H. Richmond, Oklahoma
Historian: Barbara `Bobbe' Stuvengen, Wisconsin
Treasurer: Webber LaGrange, Indiana
Judge Advocate: Philip B. Onderdonk, Maryland
80th NATIONAL CONVENTION
New Orleans, Louisiana, September 4 to 10, 1998
Commander: Anthony Jordan, Maine
Vice Commanders: Erwin Gus Williams, Connecticut; Conrad A. Chisholm,
Idaho; Norris W. Preston, Missouri; Gerald L. Moore,* Ohio; Robert E.
Vass, West Virginia
Adjutant: Robert W. Spanogle, Michigan
Chaplain: Rev. Henry E. Eisenhart, Pennsylvania
Historian: Tommy Mills, Mississippi
Treasurer: Webber LaGrange, Indiana
Judge Advocate: Philip B. Onderdonk
81st NATIONAL CONVENTION
Anaheim, California, September 3 to 9, 1999
Commander: Butch L. Miller, Virginia
Vice Commanders: Leo P. Burke, California; Roger L. Tingler, Georgia;
James W. Gravenstein, Kansas; Fernando M. Goulart, Rhode Island; John
D. Morris, Texas
Adjutant: Robert W. Spanogle, Michigan
Chaplain: Rev. Robert J. Sweeney, New York
Historian: Robert L. Klipstine, Ohio
Treasurer: George A. Buskirk, Jr., Indiana
Judge Advocate: Philip B. Onderdonk, Jr., Maryland
82nd NATIONAL CONVENTION
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, September 1 to 7, 2000
Commander: Alan G. Lance, Sr., Idaho
Vice Commanders: James F. Fraughnaugh, Alabama; Milton W. Lobstein,
Michigan; Robert Skallerud, Minnesota; Robert F. Neville, New York; L.
Harry Easley, Washington
Adjutant: Robert W. Spanogle, Michigan
Chaplain: David R. Brown, Louisiana
Historian: Robert Mead, Nebraska
Treasurer: George A. Buskirk, Jr., Indiana
Judge Advocate: Philip B. Onderdonk, Jr., Maryland