Francis X. Elder American Legion Post 121 - Emmitsburg MD - People-Named Places on Waymarking.com

THE PLACE:
Francis X. Elder American Legion Post 121 is located at 105 North Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg MD 21727. The American Legion Post was organized here in 1920 for the first time and was named Francis X. Elder Post No. 75. The original Post was the nucleus of American Legion activities in the community and undoubtedly served as an incentive to augment the membership and the splendid spirit that is a part of the present Post. It was not until March 12, 1936 that the present Francis X. Elder Post, No. 121, Department of Maryland, was organized by Mr. Lester J. Damuth and his committee. State Commander Charles S. Houck, of Walkersville, addressed the veterans and assisted in the organization of the new Post.

THE PERSON:
Francis X. Elder was born in Emmitsburg on June 30, 1893. He enlisted in the service of his country on May 9, 1917. He was in France during World War I from June 15, 1918 until death. He was killed in action on October 11, 1918.

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Year it was dedicated: 1936 Location of Coordinates: Building Entrance Related Web address (if available): [Web Link] Type of place/structure you are waymarking: building,

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