POST HISTORY 1919-1960 recorded by the first post historian Walter (Butch) Thurow In 1919, late in the year, Lewis Steward gathered the necessary information and papers to establish an American Legion Post in Plano. Nov 2, 1919 a group gathered in the basement of the library. The group decided to organize a post in Plano. Dr. Arthur Lord was elected the chairman and Lewis Steward the secretary. At the suggestion of Dr. Lord the post name of Leon Burson was chosen in honor of their comrade who had given his life at Chipilly Bridge in France during WW I. The first post historian, Walter (Butch) Thurow, was given the honor to be the first signee on the charter application. There were 42 signers for the original charter. The official charter was granted Jan 2, 1920 as The American Legion Leon Burson Post 395 in Plano, Illinois.
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