American Legion Auxiliary

The poppy flower adorned the battlefields of Flanders Field
serving as a living symbol of their fallen comrades' sacrifices.
In 1920 after WW I, the poppy became the official flower of
the American Legion Family to memorialize the soldiers who
fought and died during the war, and distribution of poppies
became a Legion national program in 1924. To this day,
thanks in large part to the American Legion Auxiliary, the
poppy is nationally recognized and worn as a symbol of
sacrifice made by the men and women who served and died
for their country during a time of war.

The Auxiliary charter was signed on February 27, 1942 by sixteen charter
members. The Auxiliary has its own membership, and the organization is a
separate entity. The Auxiliary supports programs and services of the Legion;
assist needy veterans with food and clothing, distribute commemorative
Poppies, Take part in the Women's Wellness Center, co-sponsor Girl's State
delegates, support community charities, Host Bingo at the Trinka Davis
Veterans Village, participate in patriotic and religious devotions at meetings,
provide food and desserts at Post meetings and hold memorial services for
deceased members.

Membership Eligibility
Grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female
descendants of all men and women who were in the Armed Forces of the
United States during either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to
November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941 who served on
active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States during either eligibility
periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge; and
to those women who of their own right are eligible for membership in The
American Legion.*

Membership Meeting
Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month beginning with dinner
at 6pm

Join Today
You can either use the contact box below, or call 770-830-5979 and leave a
message regarding the information you desire or you can download the
membership application and mail to:

American Legion Post 143
C/O Aux Unit 143
PO Box 647
Carrollton, GA 30112-0647

Your name:

Your email address:

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Comments/Requests

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GOLD STAR MOTHERS
APPLICATION

Auxiliary Unit 143 is
currently researching
names of Gold Star Carroll
County. If you know of a
Gold Star Mother, please fill
out the provided application
and return to:

American Legion Post 143
C/O Aux Unit 143
PO Box 647
Carrollton, GA 30112