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 |
GOLD STAR MOTHERS APPLICATION |
Dept of GA Aux President Valerie Brown-Debro |
AUX PRESIDENT JEANETTE HENSON |
2020-2021 Auxiliary Officers |