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Veterans of Manchester CT

Veterans are all around us, some served in war, some served at home or at a time of peace, we still serve the community.
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Manchester, CT
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+18607918063

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The Manchester American Legion

Who is the Legion, what have we done and what do we do?

The American Legion was founded in 1919 by veterans of the Great War (World War One) who felt a need for an organization that would suit the needs of the modern era of veterans. The organization was formed and chartered by Congress, and the business of the organization started. The formation of the four pillars became the foundation of the organization, those pillars are: Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, the promotion of the principles of Americanism, support of a strong National Defense, and the support and care of the Youth of America. The work of the Legion blossomed, helping to form the Veterans Affairs Administration that veterans utilize on a daily basis, the formation of the G I Bill which many veterans since World War Two have used to buy houses and for education, along with redefining the G I Bill for the Post 9/11 veterans.

The American Legion came to Manchester in 1924, when forty-four veterans of the Great War applied for a Charter and were accepted into the organization in August of 1924. The veterans held their application for the charter to ensure that they would receive the number 102 to be associated with the Post. Many of the members served during World War One with the Yankee Division as part of the 102nd Infantry Division, which was headquartered out of Hartford and New Haven Connecticut. The Post was number 102 in honor of the 102nd Infantry regiment and named in honor two individuals from Manchester who made the ultimate sacrifice on the fields of France during World War One; they were Joseph Dillworth and Adolph Cornell.

The group met ad The American Legion Post 102 and expanded membership at Center Congregational Church on Center Street in the then South Manchester. In 1927 the membership moved to the Armory on Main Street where they met until 1940.

In 1940, the members of the Post moved into their home at the then 20 Leonard Street to a 3000 square foot building to conduct the business of the Legion, and support veterans and the community. In 1947, with eligibility expanded to the veterans of the new war, World War Two the members of Post 102 decided to expand the names on the charter to include a resident of Manchester who died in the Philippines in the early days of World War Two; his name was Mario Quey, a sailor who died during the Battle of Corregidor. The Charter for the Post was then changed to Dilwoth-Cornell-Quey Post Number 102.

As the organization grew, membership in the Post grew and the Legion became very involved in the community of Manchester, supporting the four pillars of the organization. In the 1960’s the Town of Manchester renamed Leonard Street to American Legion Drive in honor of the work the Legion had been doing in the community. Membership again began to grow to include veterans of the Korean War, and veterans of the Vietnam War. Throughout the 70’s and 80’s membership grew and the Post sponsored many activities in Town including Boy Scouts, and Legion Baseball.

In the 1990’s, and the 2000’s saw the eligibility for the Legion to include veterans of the Conflicts in Lebanon and Grenada, Panama, and the Persian Gulf. As the organization membership cohorts changed the leadership of the organization changed as well adopting new technology and ideas. In 2016, the Post building was severely damaged by fire, which allowed for a total renovation of the building bring the building up-to-date with building codes as well as making the Grand Hall ADA compliant. Membership in the organization continues to grow, members are active and exploring opportunities to re-engage with the community as the Post had done in the 50’s and 60’s.

We are a dedicated group of veterans that are looking to serve the mission: Service to the Community State and the Nation. through the four pillars of The American Legion. We are proud sponsors of youth from Manchester to attend Boys State. We are here, we are ready to help out, if we cannot help ourselves we will try our hardest to find someone or a group that can help.