American Legion Veterans in Chapel Hill, NC
A picture is worth a thousand words, or so they say. What do you think? We are getting excited and we are proud to embark on our second one hundred years of service to veterans in Chapel Hill and surrounding communities.
Read moreWe are saddened to report that one of our World War II era veterans has passed. Stuart Decker Dyer, 92, died peacefully at Croasdaile Village Retirement Community on Saturday, August 17, 2019.
Read moreWe are looking for new members to join our ranks and to help us grow our post. If you have honorably served at least one day in a uniform of our armed services since December 7th, 1941, you are eligible. We want you! Our new Post Home is being built as you read this and we expect to occupy the new building by December. It is being built for all veterans.
Read moreEach year we open our Post for a special project of the East Chapel Hill Rotary, School Supplies. Robert Oakes, a past post commander and member of the East Chapel Hill Rotary sponsors the event as a community service.
Read moreOur Post Home is open to the public on Monday, May 27th. You are welcome to join us at 10 a.m. to tour our home and see a display of military artifacts and collectibles owned by our members. We will also have a few World War II and Vietnam era military vehicles on display.
Read moreWe often get inquiries about lost, misplaced, or just can’t be found military separation papers–the infamous DD Form 214. It is actually quite easy to request a replacement, but it will take time
Read moreIn August 1919, local veterans of World War I gathered to form Chapel Hill Post No. 6. Since then, there have been thousands of men and women in Chapel Hill that have stepped forward to join together in a common bond and mission to serve their community, other veterans, and their families.
Read moreA lot of work has gone into the revitalization of our post. We are now almost 100 years old and you would not know it from the hustle and bustling going on at our present home and at the new post site.
Read moreWe have spent some time taking a look at some of the contributions of the women who have served their country. Their contributions during World War II are simply amazing. Enough said, take a look for yourself…with Women on the Wing.
Read moreLet us not forget the many, many women of Chapel Hill Post No. 6 who served their country in uniform. March is Women’s History Month!
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