1994-1999 National Officers · American Legion Past National Officers, 1919-2019

1994-1995

William Detweiler, Department of Louisiana, National Commander, 1994-1995

National Commander: William Detweiler
National Vice Commander: H. Gordon Burleigh
National Vice Commander: Joseph T. Craig
National Vice Commander: Vernon K. Grosenik
National Vice Commander: Silas M. Noel
National Vice Commander: Calvin Patton
National Adjutant: Robert W. Spanogle
National Treasurer: Webber LaGrange
National Historian: M. LaReine Maxey (died in October 1994; succeeded by Carl Wipperman)
National Chaplain: Rev. Roy L. Pryor, Sr.
National Judge Advocate: Philip B. Onderdonk

National Commander Documents

William M. Detweiler's Press Release, 1994

William Detweiler's report to the 1995 National Convention

Background and life of William M. Detweiler before becoming National Commander, 1994

William M. Detweiler discussing the medical concerns of Gulf War GIs, 1995

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National Vice Commanders

Group photo of 1994-1995 National Vice Commanders with the National Commander at the 1994 National Convention

1995-1996

Daniel A. Ludwig, Department of Minnesota, National Commander, 1995-1996

National Commander: Daniel A. Ludwig
National Vice Commander: W. Keith Baker
National Vice Commander: William Ciciotte
National Vice Commander: C. Darrel Haskell
National Vice Commander: Ralph Reel
National Vice Commander: Robert D. Scott
National Adjutant: Robert W. Spanogle
National Treasurer: Webber LaGrange
National Historian: R. Paul Tenney
National Chaplain: Joseph E. Reynolds
National Judge Advocate: Philip B. Onderdonk

National Commander Documents

Daniel A. Ludwig's Press Release, 1995

Daniel A. Ludwig's report to the 1996 National Convention

Background and life of Daniel A. Ludwig before becoming National Commnader, 1995

Daniel A. Ludwig praising The American Legion for helping out communities across the country, 1996

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Group photo of 1995-1996 National Vice Commanders with the National Commander at the 1995 National Convention

1996-1997

Joseph J. Frank, Department of Missouri, National Commander, 1996-1997

National Commander: Joseph J. Frank
National Vice Commander: Robert L. Bowen
National Vice Commander: Albert M. Robotti
National Vice Commander: Orland H. Taylor
National Vice Commander: Wilson R. Timmons
National Vice Commander: Roger L. Wild
National Adjutant: Robert W. Spanogle
National Treasurer: Webber LaGrange
National Historian: Barbara P. Stuvengen
National Chaplain: Dr. Charles H. Richmond
National Judge Advocate: Philip B. Onderdonk

National Commander Documents

Joseph J. Frank's Press Release, 1996

Joseph J. Frank's report to the 1997 National Convention

Background and life of Joseph J. Frank before becoming National Commander, 1996

Joseph J. Frank outlining strategies to increase membership in The American Legion, 1997

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Group photo of 1996-1997 National Vice Commanders with the National Commander at the 1996 National Convention

1997-1998

Anthony G. Jordan, Department of Maine, National Commander, 1997-1998

National Commander: Anthony G. Jordan
National Vice Commander: Conrad A. Chisholm
National Vice Commander: Gerald L. Moore
National Vice Commander: Norris W. Preston
National Vice Commander: Robert E. Vass, Sr.
National Vice Commander: Erwin L. Williams
National Adjutant: Robert W. Spanogle
National Treasurer: Webber LaGrange
National Historian: Tommy Mills
National Chaplain: Rev. Henry E. Eisenhart
National Judge Advocate: Philip B. Onderdonk

National Commander Documents

Anthony G. Jordan's Press Release, 1997

Anthony G. Jordan's report to the 1998 National Convention

Background and life of Anthony G. Jordan before becoming National Commander, 1997

Anthony G. Jordan speaking on patriotic behavior, 1998

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National Vice Commanders

Group photo of 1997-1998 National Vice Commanders with the National Commander at the 1997 National Convention

1998-1999

Harold L. "Butch" Miller, Department of Virginia, National Commander, 1998-1999

National Commander: Harold L. "Butch" Miller
National Vice Commander: Leo P. Burke
National Vice Commander: John D. Morris
National Vice Commander: Fernando M. Goulart
National Vice Commander: Jim W. Gravenstein
National Vice Commander: Roger L. Tingler
National Adjutant: Robert W. Spanogle
National Treasurer: George A. Buskirk, Jr.
National Historian: Robert L. Klipstine
National Chaplain: Rev. Robert J. Sweeney
National Judge Advocate: Philip B. Onderdonk

National Commander Documents

Harold L. "Butch" Miller speaking on his election to National Commander, 1998

Harold L. "Butch" Miller's report to the 1999 National Convention

Background and life of Harold L. "Butch" Miller before becoming National Commander, 1998

Harold L. "Butch" Miller discussing the flag protection amendment bill, 1999

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National Vice Commanders

Group photo of 1998-1999 National Vice Commanders with the National Commander at the 1998 National Convention