Post 205 American Legion Augusta GA Jack C. Fortune

Post 205 American Legion Augusta GA Jack C. Fortune Post 205 Jack C. Fortune is an American Legion Post at 2102 Highland Ave, Augusta, GA 30904

Come join us for Thanksgiving! Details below!
11/13/2025

Come join us for Thanksgiving! Details below!

Exciting Christmas Party for the young and older! Mark your calendars!
11/08/2025

Exciting Christmas Party for the young and older! Mark your calendars!

Happy Saturday, everyone! We have a special for this Tuesday 11/11- free grilled hot dogs and hamburgers for Veterans an...
11/08/2025

Happy Saturday, everyone! We have a special for this Tuesday 11/11- free grilled hot dogs and hamburgers for Veterans and 50 cent off all beer and liquor drinks! Thank you for your service!lo

11/06/2025

Come on out tonight for some crockpot chili and good tunes! 11/6

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11/02/2025

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Exciting times at the 205! Come out and join us!
10/22/2025

Exciting times at the 205! Come out and join us!

10/03/2025

Come out hungry tonight! Kitchen is open for short orders and karaoke will follow at 8!

Exciting night tonight at 205 9/20!! Come on out for food, great music, and fun times!!!
09/20/2025

Exciting night tonight at 205 9/20!! Come on out for food, great music, and fun times!!!

09/19/2025

Come on out for some delicious chicken wings and French fries! $10 Karaoke after 😃

09/13/2025

Food, football, and good times! Come on out!

07/25/2025

Come on out for dinner! Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, broccoli, roll, and brownies for dessert! Karaoke to follow @ 8

07/21/2025

Chicken Parmesan, lasagna, salad, and garlic bread with Trivia tonight!!! Come on out!!!

Address

2102 Highland Avenue
Augusta, GA
30904

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12am
Tuesday 9am - 12am
Wednesday 9am - 12am
Thursday 9am - 12am
Friday 9am - 12am
Saturday 9am - 12am
Sunday 1pm - 12am

Telephone

+17067334069

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The History of Jack Cranston Fortune Namesake of post 205.

Post 205 Jack C. Fortune is named in honor of the great American Captain Jack Cranston Fortune. Captain Fortune was killed in action on 11 September 1944 in service to our great country in world war II. Jack Cranston Fortune was born in Augusta, GA. on September 2, 1944. He attended Houghton Grammar School and the Academy of Richmond County, graduating from the Academy in 1935. He went on to the Junior College of Augusta. He was employed by the Georgia Railroad Bank and Trust company. He enjoyed Softball and Tennis. He entered Military service in June 1941 as a flying cadet. He attended pre-flight training at Maxwell Air-force Base, Montgomery, Alabama He attended primary flight training in Douglas, Georgia. He attended basic flight training in Greenville, Mississippi He graduated as a second Lieutenant, Air-Force reserve. He instructed basic flight at Gunter Field, Montgomery, Alabama: P-39 at Fort Myers, Florida, P-47 at Venice Army Base, Florida. He went overseas in June 1944 and was assigned to the 79th Fighter Group, 86th Squadron based in Corsica. Later he was moved to southern France. September 11, 1944 Captain Jack Cranston Fortune paid the ultimate sacrifice for this nation and our freedom. He was killed in action. Jack’s Mother, Mrs. Nell Crosby Fortune, resided 1151 south federal highway, Pompano, Florida. His sister, Mrs. William Scan and one brother were living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He has two brothers living in Augusta, Georgia: Crosby Fortune, and Jack’s identical twin, Charles. Charles’ oldest son is named Jack Cranston Fortune.