1969-1974 National Officers · American Legion Past National Officers, 1919-2019

1969-1970

J. Milton Patrick, Department of Oklahoma, National Commander, 1969-1970

National Commander: J. Milton Patrick
National Vice Commander: Gilberto M. Font
National Vice Commander: Kent T. Lundgren
National Vice Commander: Roland D. Marble
National Vice Commander: Raymond F. Mudge
National Vice Commander: Earl R. Norgard
National Adjutant: William F. Hauck
National Treasurer: Francis Polen
National Historian: John A. May
National Chaplain: Fr. William D. Curtis
National Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis

National Commander Documents

J. Milton Patrick's Press Release, 1969

J. Milton Patrick's report to the 1970 National Convention

Background and life of J. Milton Patrick before becoming National Commander, 1969

J. Milton Patrick discussing problems in accessing housing, education, pensions, and VA medical care that veterans returning from Vietnam may face, 1970

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National Vice Commanders

Group Photo of the 1969-1970 National Vice Commanders and National Chaplain

1970-1971

Alfred P. Chamie, Department of California, National Commander, 1970-1971

National Commander: Alfred P. Chamie
National Vice Commander: Claude B. Carpenter
National Vice Commander: Robert E.L. Eaton
National Vice Commander: John E. Gilbert
National Vice Commander: Max Hanson
National Vice Commander: Gabriel T. Gilbert
National Adjutant: William F. Hauck
National Treasurer: Francis Polen
National Historian: Howard M. Swinney
National Chaplain: Rev. Milton B. Faust
National Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis

National Commander Documents

Alfred P. Chamie's Press Release, 1970

Alfred P. Chamie's report to the 1971 National Convention

Background and life of Alfred P. Chamie before becoming National Commander, 1970

Alfred P. Chamie discussing a proposal to increase national American Legion dues, 1971

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National Vice Commanders

Group photo of the 1970-1971 National Vice Commanders with the National Commander and National Chaplain at the 1970 National Convention

1971-1972

John Henry Geiger, Department of Illinois, National Commander, 1971-1972

National Commander: John Henry Geiger
National Vice Commander: Harold W. Fann
National Vice Commander: Arthur M. MacCarthy
National Vice Commander: Roy Sweet
National Vice Commander: Harry G. Wiles
National Vice Commander: Wallace C.S. Young
National Adjutant: William F. Hauck
National Treasurer: Francis Polen
National Historian: G. Greer McCallister
National Chaplain: Paul J. Schwaab
National Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis

National Commander Documents

John Henry Geiger's Press Release, 1971

John Henry Geiger's report to the 1972 National Convention

Background and life of John Henry Geiger before becoming National Commander, 1971

John Henry Geiger asking Legionnaires to contact their Representatives and Senators to improve GI educational benefits for Vietnam veterans, 1972

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National Vice Commanders

Group photo of 1971-1972 National Vice Commanders with the National Commander and National Chaplain at the 1971 National Convention

1972-1973

Joe Lee Matthews, Department of Texas, National Commander, 1972-1973

National Commander: Joe Lee Matthews
National Vice Commander: Tim T. Craig
National Vice Commander: Sam Gray
National Vice Commander: Donald L. Gruenbaum
National Vice Commander: Albert J. Moeller
National Vice Commander: Raymond J. Novak
National Adjutant: William F. Hauck
National Treasurer: Francis Polen
National Historian: Loretta O. Phillips
National Chaplain: Rev. L.P. Fitzpatrick
National Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis

National Commander Documents

Joe Lee Matthews' Press Release, 1972

Joe Lee Matthews' report to the 1973 National Convention

Background and life of Joe Lee Matthews before becoming National Commander, 1972

Joe Lee Matthews recounting his trip to the U.S.S.R and Poland, 1973

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National Vice Commanders

Group photo of 1972-1973 National Vice Commanders with the National Commander and National Chaplain at the 1972 National Convention

1973-1974

Robert Edward Lee Eaton, Department of Maryland, National Commander, 1973-1974

National Commander: Robert Edward Lee Eaton
National Vice Commander: Frank C. Brooks
National Vice Commander: N.E. Brown
National Vice Commander: John N. Roberto
National Vice Commander: Gilbert E. Sheeks
National Vice Commander: Merrick W. Swords Jr.
National Adjutant: William F. Hauck
National Treasurer: Francis Polen
National Historian: R. Robert Filter
National Chaplain: Jerome D. Fortenberry
National Judge Advocate: Bertram G. Davis

National Commander Documents

Robert E.L. Eaton's Press Release, 1973

Robert E.L.Eaton's report to the 1974 National Convention

Background and life of Robert E.L. Eaton before becoming National Commander, 1973

Robert E.L. Eaton discussing patriotism and ways members of The American Legion can express their partiotism, 1974

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National Vice Commanders

Group photo of 1973-1974 National Vice Commanders with the National Commander and National Chaplain at the 1973 National Convention