THOMAS E. HARTUNG AMERICAN LEGION POST 1977

HISTORY

On February 17, 1976, the Thomas E. Hartung American Legion Post 1977 New Lenox, Illinois was incorporated as a member of the American Legion.

We recognize the founding charter members listed below for their military service to America along with their commitment to the patriotic principles of the American Legion.

Over the years, Post 1977 has grown to be a proven reliable resource for area Active Duty Military and Veterans families. We are proud to be active participants in: Veterans fundraising, Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, V.A. Veterans Home – Manteno, local patriotic parades & ceremonies, scholarships, youth sports, scouting and much more.

We welcome all active-duty military and veterans who are eligible to join the American Legion.  Come join us – see tab National Resources for membership requirements.  Membership applications are available at the post.

MISSION STATEMENT

To enhance the well-being of American’s veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.

POST 1977 CHARTER MEMBERSHIP ROLL

Clifford E. Auth         John J. Bardi, Jr.    Leonard A. Barnickel     Leory Blake        Paul Ciancanelli                                                 

Robert C. Condon    Joseph R. Davies   Charles Degan      Daniel F. Dolak      Dwight W. Egle

Edward J. Englert      Aielt U. Evans   Gilbert A.  Gentz    Ralph A. Goff       William S. Hull

August L. Juricic   William A. Lander     Lawrence E. Lehnert   Thomas J. Lemay   Joseph Mason

 Charles Mistakovich   Charles A. Morgan, Jr.   Peter Passes, Jr.   Eugene E. Ryan 

Alan H. Schram    Terry C. Tengdin     Raymond Vanham   William Vanlinden

 Joseph Wajchert       John Williams

American Legion members are encouraged to attend monthly meetings

Schedule: Third Thursday – 7:00pm – Location: Post Banquet Hall

POST OFFICERS 2023

Commander:  Anthony Zipsie, Us Navy                                                                                                                                                                           

Senior Vice Commander: George Duckman, U.S. Army

Junior Vice Commander: Edward Leu, U.S. Army

Adjutant:  Keith Formell, U.S. Air Force

Finance:  Joseph Kabella, U.S Navy

Service Officer:  Brandon Baldauf, U.S. Navy

Chaplain: George Zimmerman, U.S Navy

Sergeant at Arms:  Bill Welch, U.S. Marines

JAG: Open

Historian: James Turnbull, U.S.