American Legion Post 2 Grand Rapids Mi

American Legion Post 2 Grand Rapids Mi Our home is at the Boat and Canoe Club in Grand Rapids. We are part of the Largest Veterans Service Organization in the world. JOHNSON, A 1st Lt. Lt. THE CARL A.

THE SECOND POST OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MICHIGAN AMERICAN LEGION TO BE CHARTED WAS THE CARL A. JOHNSON POST 0002 OF GRAND RAPIDS MI. WHICH WAS GRANTED ITS CHARTER IN 1919. THE POST WAS NAMED IN MEMORY OF CARL A. OF THE INFANTRY, 3rd PLATOON, COMPANY M, 126th INFANTRY, 32nd DIVISION, UNITED STATES ARMY.

1st Lt. JOHNSON WAS THE FIRST OFFICER OF THE 32ND DIVISION TO BE KILLED IN ACTION ON GERMAN SOIL IN THE ALSACE SECTOR, MEUHLHOUSE ON JUNE 23,1918 AT 5:05 A.M. WHILE LEADING HIS SQUAD TO A LISTENING POST LOCATED IN "NO MANS LAND". JOHNSON WAS 27 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME OF HIS DEATH. JOHNSON POST UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF POST COMMANDER STEPHEN COLLINS (1924-1925) INITIATED THE LIGHTED MEMORIAL PILLARS IN FULTON (VETERANS) PARK IN DOWNTOWN GRAND RAPIDS. POST MEMBER EUGENE OSGOOD WAS THE ARCHITECT WHO DESIGNED AND SUPERVISED THE ERECTION OF THESE PILLARS. POST PROJECTS DURING THESE EARLY DAYS OF THE LEGION INCLUDED VARIED WELFARE AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS, SPONSORSHIP OF BOY SCOUTS, AND INAUGURATION OF "JUNIOR LEGION BASEBALL LEAGUE". JOHN G. EMERY WAS UNIQUE IN BEING ELECTED TO THE OFFICE OF NATIONAL COMMANDER IN 1921 AND BEING ELECTED TO THE OFFICE OF 5TH DISTRICT COMMANDER 1919-1920 BEFORE BEING ELECTED TO THE OFFICE OF POST COMMANDER 1927-1928. RAY C. CONLON, POST COMMANDER 1925-1926, WAS ALSO UNIQUE IN BEING ELECTED TO THE OFFICE OF DEPARTMENT OF MICHIGAN COMMANDER 1928-1929 WITHOUT BEING A DISTRICT COMMANDER. UNITED STATES VICE PRESIDENT CHARLES GATES DAWES 1925-1929 WAS MADE AN HONORARY MEMBER OF THE POST. JOHNSON POST WAS THE PARENT LEGION ORGANIZATION IN THE GRAND RAPIDS AREA. MANY OF THE PRESENT POSTS IN THE AREA ARE SPIN-OFFS OF THE POST.

Post 2 Meeting: 15SEP2026; 1830hrs. Followed by a Pot Luck welcome back dinner.
09/11/2026

Post 2 Meeting: 15SEP2026; 1830hrs. Followed by a Pot Luck welcome back dinner.

09/04/2026
08/28/2026

FRIENDS! IT'S ALMOST PANCAKE BREAKFAST TIME AGAIN!
Join us on Saturday, September 12!

Event is open to all, but you must be a CURRENT AMERICAN LEGION MEMBER to purchase alcohol at our bar.

25 AUG: Hit the road once again, providing three joint “Citations of Appreciation” to three businesses in recognition f...
08/25/2026

25 AUG: Hit the road once again, providing three joint “Citations of Appreciation” to three businesses in recognition for exhibiting outstanding citizenship by the display of the UNITED STATES FLAG. First, I hit Freddy’s on Plainfield (pic on left) for their flag, which I never see a tear and always in great shape (visit surprised them big time); then I went a bit outside my normal range, to Dorr, to Black Gold Transport (pic on right, top two: one with the flag, below with the manager), to recognize what is claimed to be the largest outdoor flag in Michigan (80X50 ft), and I believe it … what a sight!! Their manager was quite proud that they keep their flag(s) in pristine condition. My last visit was to Camping World just up 131 from Dorr (bottom right pic). They were quite enthusiastic, but admitted that their flag was 80X40 ft, but it was in super shape, which they are careful to monitor and it shows … they regrettably told me that they helped Black Gold buy their flag and pole … great to share! Bravo Zulu to all three!!

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401 N Park Street NE
Grand Rapids, MI
49525

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