American Legion Post #157 - Bandera, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 29° 43.489 W 099° 04.182
14R E 493258 N 3288295
Started in 1920 by World War I veterans, the Post was chartered just one year after the national organization was authorized by Congress.
Waymark Code: WMW15Z
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/25/2017
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Post 157 provides social activities for veterans and their families, but they go way beyond that in taking care of priority one. The Department of the Defense now has a website to help veterans, said Baker. A veteran or spouse needs to sign up on the ebenefits.va.gov site to get a file number.
Post 157 has three computers at the Legion Hall on 12th Street in Bandera to give all local veterans access. They also have someone on hand to help walk the veteran through the process. "We're here Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 3 pm," said Baker.
The Bandera Legion Hall is home to a small but comprehensive museum featuring military models and uniforms from the various branches of service. Active service members are honored with a "Yellow Ribbon" tree featuring photos of local servicemen.