American Legion Auxiliary - Unit 12, Norwalk, CT

12/09/2025

The American Legion in Norwalk will not host Bingo again until Thursday, January 8, 2026. We hope to see you back for more fun and prizes in the new year! Happy Holidays!

11/02/2025

The flag ceremony on Sunday, November 2, is at Veterans Park starting at 11:00. 🇺🇸

09/19/2025

Today, September 19, is National POW/MIA Recognition Day — first established in 1979 and observed every year on the third Friday in September.

Across the nation, ceremonies honor the courage of those who endured captivity and returned home, as well as those who never made it back.

🙏 Please take a moment to remember Norwalk’s 60 former Prisoners of War and 43 still Missing in Action:

🔗 POWs: https://norwalkctheroes.org/pow/
🔗 MIAs: https://norwalkctheroes.org/mia/

We will never forget. 🕯️

06/24/2025

🎉 𝗕𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸! 🎉

After 5 long years, Bingo is returning to American Legion Post 12 in Norwalk — and we couldn’t be more excited!

🗓️ Starting July 3rd — every Thursday (except the 3rd Thursday of each month)
🎰 We’re bringing back the same great games you remember — fun, friendly competition, and the chance to win some cash!
🙌 Bring your friends, bring your lucky charm — let’s make Bingo Nights a blast again!
📍 No bar or food for now, but stay tuned… we’re just getting started!

06/11/2025

Congratulations to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 12's officers for 2025-2026!

President -- Gladys DiDia
Sr. VP -- Patricia Rubino
Jr. VP -- Luanne Ryan
Treasurer -- Margery Caporale
Secretary -- Shannon Freitag
Chaplain -- Lorraine Duncan
Historian -- Carol Pappolla
Sergeant At Arms -- Dana Sulla
Assistant Sergeant At Arms -- Claudia Parra

05/22/2025

The details for car drivers and veteran riders for the Memorial Day parade.

Mon, May 26
8:00 a.m. DRIVERS: Please make sure that you are at the American Legion (60 County Street, across from Norwalk High)
8:30 a.m. RIDERS: Please make sure that you are at the American Legion (60 County Street, across from Norwalk High)
8:45 a.m. DRIVERS and RIDERS: Leave together for Veterans Park
9:00 a.m. DRIVERS and RIDERS: MUST be at Veterans Park
10:00 a.m. The Parade starts and will end at the Green. Cars will return to the American Legion, where everyone is welcome to stay for the reception.

IMPORTANT: The parade is rain or shine. The only reason to cancel the parade is if there's lightning within 5 miles of the parade route. The mayor makes the decision.

05/08/2025

The original charter for Auxiliary Unit 12 was found and will be re-framed. The National Secretary at the Auxiliary Headquarters in Indianapolis signed it on March 23, 1922, and it was countersigned by the President and Secretary of the Department of Connecticut on April 3, 1922.

The original charter members of Unit 12 were:

Betty S. Godfrey (1887-1972)
*** sister-in-law of Post 12 namesake Frank Godfrey
Mary F. Hipson (1869-1929)
Lucy M. Morrison (1883-1959)
Ida L. Werme (1895-1986)
Irene M. Bishop (1899-1982)
Viola E. Tyrrell (1894-1973)
Amy R. Brotherton (1886-1975)
Kathleen M. Lynch (1900-1950)
Margaret L. Benedict (1905-1981)
Vera Hardy (unknown)
Amelia C. Wenderoth (1894-1949)

05/06/2025

Planning is nearly complete for Norwalk’s beloved and time-honored Memorial Day Parade, a proud tradition that brings our community together to honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

We invite you to be part of this special tribute!
👉 Are you a veteran who would like to ride in the parade?
👉 Do you have a car and would be proud to drive a veteran?
👉 Is your organization interested in participating and showing support?

If so, please fill out the application here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4nvDcXy6Wk6AWOzHZO-8JoVGaQvjYr6JLD2N-cXLed_-7XQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link

Let’s come together as a community to salute our heroes and celebrate the spirit of freedom.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🇺🇸

Honor Our Veterans - Support Our Troops - MARCHERS: All fields in this section are required - VETERAN PARTICIPATION: If you are a veteran and would like to be driven in the parade, skip to SECTION 2: Veteran Participation - CONVERTIBLES NEEDED: If you would like to drive a veteran in your convertibl...

04/09/2025

April 9th is designated by Congress as the proclaimed observance of National Former POW Recognition Day, a day to honor the American servicemen and women who have experienced unimaginable trials and profound cruelty as prisoners of war. April 9th is a significant date because, on this date in 1942, the Bataan Death March began. This event was the forcible transfer (later classified as a war crime) by the Imperial Japanese Army of 60,000–80,000 Filipino and American prisoners of war over sixty miles on foot, where they endured beatings, torture, and little food and water. Thousands of these POWs died. Former prisoners of war have withstood days, months, and sometimes years of imprisonment, missing irreplaceable milestones and simple moments at home. But they were never forgotten; they were remembered every day by loved ones. We are reminded of our solemn duty to serve our former prisoners of war, their families, and all our veterans as well as they served us. 🇺🇸