From the Post's Facebook page:
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"The Byron H. Mehl American Legion Post #23 is located at 418 Cherokee St in Leavenworth, KS. The Post offers Bingo on Tuesday and Thursday nights,doors open at 5 p.m. We also are open to the public for Friday night dinners from 5-7:30 weekly.
Mission
Byron H. Mehl supports active duty and veterans of the U. S. military, as well as outreach to the local Leavenworth Community.
General Information
The Post offers Bingo on Tuesday and Thursday nights,doors open at 5 p.m. We also are open to the public for Friday night dinners from 5-7:30 weekly.
In addition to the general membership, the Post has an active American Legion Riders Chapter, Sons of the American Legion Chapter, Post Auxiliary, and runs an American Legion Baseball League."
From Hall of Valor:
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"Silver Star Citation
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Awarded posthumously for actions during the World War I
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Byron H. Mehl, United States Army, is cited (Posthumously) by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Mehl distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 12th Field Artillery Regiment, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Vierzy, France, 21 July 1918, and by his brilliant leadership.
General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 3 (June 3, 1919)
Action Date: July 21, 1918
Service: Army
Rank: First Lieutenant
Regiment: 12th Field Artillery Regiment
Division: 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces"