American Legion Toledo Post 335

12/13/2025

On December 12, we had our annual Christmas party at the Toledo club. A big thank you to  in helping to get us into the Christmas spirit!

12/07/2025

Board of Lucas County Commissioners WTOL 11 13abc The American Legion - Department of Ohio Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce UToledo Military Service Center

Today we commemorate Pearl Harbor day by sharing the story of a Lucas County veteran who was killed 84 years ago today, James Winford Berry.

Fireman Second Class James Winford Berry entered the U.S. Navy in October
1940, he attended Burnham High School in Sylvania, Ohio.

On December 7, 1941, Japanese carrier-based aircraft launched a surprise attack on the U.S. Navy base and ships at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. During the attack, the USS Arizona (BB-39) was struck by eight armor-piercing bombs.

More than 1,100 sailors and Marines were
lost along with the ship.

Lucas County residents Nellie Garvison Berry and George Clark Berry sent at least seven of their sons off to war. Two, James Winford and Max Wayne, were Navy men killed in World War II.

James Winford, nicknamed Windie, was a fireman second class on the U.S.S. Arizona when he was killed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941.

Max Wayne, older by about four years, was a seaman first class when he was killed in April 1944. He was initially buried in Australia but after the war was moved to the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, not far from where his brother's body remains on the sunken battleship
Arizona.

Today we remember all veterans of Lucas County, who have helped ensure our freedoms by their service.

08/09/2025

06/25/2025

 we are very proud of Navy veteran and leader Jim Phillips for all that he does to preserve the memory of our nations veterans right here in Toledo and Lucas County!

“I want to leave a legacy of remembrance, and know that during my time, you know, that these guys weren’t forgotten,” Phillips Jr. said.

05/26/2025

Local organizations and community members have done their part to make sure the gravesites of Lucas County’s former military officers are Memorial Day ...

05/26/2025

A big thank you to all the wonderful volunteers and Park staff who helped prep the grounds for this upcoming Memorial Day. Join us Monday at 9 a.m. to see this beautiful display in person.

05/23/2025

05/21/2025

Join us at the Toledo Club at 11:30 am on Friday, May 23 to honor Rep. Marcy Kaptur, the American Legion awarded Legislator of the Year.

05/19/2025

-Armed Forces Day (third Saturday in May) Honors those serving.

-Memorial Day (last Monday in May) Remembers those who died while serving.

-Veterans Day (every November 11th) Honors those who served.

05/16/2025