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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.
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.
President Jeanette Hanson
The Auxiliary charter was signed in February 27, 1942 with 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
A woman is eligible for Auxiliary Membership if she is already a member of
the American Legion or is the wife, daughter, sister, grand-daughter,
great-granddaughter, or grand-mother of a living or deceased war era veteran
Regular Membership Meeting
Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month beginning with dinner
at 6:00pm
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
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
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
