American Legion

I'm not sure how to write about this subject without documentation, but I will do the best I can from what I don't know!

Emmons Adams was a member of the American Legion, Post #134 in Haigler from 1939 to 1969. He qualified for membership because of his service during World War I. His Membership Number was NB9-0134-0001 out of North Platte, Nebraska. He had many years of continuous membership.

Lester Adams, my brother, is at the present time a 60 year member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars because of his service during World War II. He served at Guadal Canal.

I served during the Viet-Nam era, but spent my time in the contenantal USA. I recently joined the American Legion here in Washington state about one month ago. My son, William, joined the US Marines right after high school, but was discharged due to a medical condition. The Adams family has the credentials of military support.

Many young men and women served during the war years and definately need to be recognized for their service years contributed to the military of the US Government and for their unselfish honor.

Many citizens rallied for the World War II efforts and many of them were from Dundy, Cheyenne and Yuma Counties. I salute you and others from all across the USA for what we have today -- our freedom and your unselfish service and a special thanks for the golden boys who did not come back home.

I will update more information as I receive it and others may want to contribute to sons and daughters of Legionaires also. My sister, Joann, supplied me with a lot of additional information about the Adams's. My apology to those that I may have not mentioned in the above information as there were many who served.

-- SUBMITTED BY DALLAS ADAMS