VFW Post 3783 Ramona CA

VFW Post 3783 Ramona CA PFC Archie G. McArthur Archie G. McArthur was one of millions of Americans who fought in World War II. He represented the strength, courage, and purity of America.

He was also one of the thousands that gave their lives defending America. He was a resident of Ramona for fifteen years before he joined the U.S. Army. Throughout high school, he was a star athlete. In his Senior year, he was the football team's quarterback and named MVP that year. He was also the captain of the basketball team, played softball, and was a track star who held the record on the 440

for many years. In 1941 he graduated from Ramona High School. After high school, he and his best friend Glenn Matthews applied for jobs at the Douglas aircraft plant in El Segundo, which made dive bombers. Glenn got the job but Archie was too close to draft age and was turned down. On December 26, 1942, the day after Christmas, he was drafted into the Army. Over the course of the next year, he went through basic training. In December of 1943, he was sent to the North African theater. A few months later he was moved to the European theater with the Invasion of Sicily, the first major American land advance of World War II in Europe. On May 14 of 1944 he was wounded in the Invasion of Sicily and returned to service on July 31, 1944. He was awarded the Purple Heart for his wound. On September 19, 1944 Pfc. McArthur was killed in action in the western sector of Italy just passing the German "Gothic Line" while advancing with his unit. He was awarded the Bronze Star posthumously. After his death, he was temporarily buried in a graveyard in Florence, Italy. On November 30, 1949, his body was buried at Fort Rosecrans, National Cemetery in Section I, Grave 487. He died at age 21. He left behind a brother, Donald and a sister, Helen.

We have dinner and breakfast covered! All are welcome!
06/21/2026

We have dinner and breakfast covered! All are welcome!

It’s gonna be a tasty weekend at the VFW! All are welcome!
06/18/2026

It’s gonna be a tasty weekend at the VFW! All are welcome!

This year the celebration will be bigger than ever to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday! Pie eating contest, games love...
06/16/2026

This year the celebration will be bigger than ever to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday! Pie eating contest, games love music and more! All are always welcome!

We could never have our successful Poppy Drives if it wasn’t for the local businesses that always support us! Thank you ...
06/10/2026

We could never have our successful Poppy Drives if it wasn’t for the local businesses that always support us! Thank you Albertsons, Stater Bros and Country Wine & Spirits!

Congratulations to Thomas Wilson who is our Scout of the Year!
06/09/2026

Congratulations to Thomas Wilson who is our Scout of the Year!

06/08/2026

BLT’s for Lunch today! 11-2PM!!!
$7!

Congratulations to all the graduates out there this week! Here is what we have going on at the VFW this weekend! Great f...
06/04/2026

Congratulations to all the graduates out there this week! Here is what we have going on at the VFW this weekend! Great food and some great fun!

Here is your June meal menu! Come in for lunch Monday -Thursday 11AM-2PM only $7! All are welcome to join us at the VFW!...
06/02/2026

Here is your June meal menu! Come in for lunch Monday -Thursday 11AM-2PM only $7! All are welcome to join us at the VFW!
Thank you to all of our volunteers!

Congratulations to our incoming Auxiliary Officers!
06/01/2026

Congratulations to our incoming Auxiliary Officers!

So good! Serving until 11AM Sunday!
05/31/2026

So good! Serving until 11AM Sunday!

Address

2247 Kelly Avenue
Ramona, CA
92065

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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+17607897888

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