Lake Forest American Legion Post 264

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Welcome To our Website

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Lake Forest American Legion Post 264 was chartered October 28th, 1919 in memory of :

George Alexander McKinlock, Jr.

Following the founding of the American Legion after World War I, a group of Lake Forest IL Veterans organized the George Alexander McKinlock Jr. Post in 1919.  Alexander, as he preferred to be called, was believed to be the first Lake Forester killed in action during the First World War.  Meeting in the Young Men’s Club, the Veterans named the Post after Lt. McKinlock, was with a machine gun group when he was killed in France.

 

Following the notification of her son’s death, the Army, after a 10 month search, could not locate his grave.  His Mother searched grave sites in France for months before finding a grave marked “McKinlow”, but his helmet was hanging on a little cross with his correct name inside.

 

The mission of the McKinlock Post is to promote loyalty to Country and Patriotism, not only in the times of conflict, but in the times of peace, and to teach respect for our Nation’s Flag.  Through our efforts of fund raising, our primary mission is to Assist and Support our Veterans, Support our Youth and Promote Patriotism.

 



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801 N MCKINLEY ROAD
LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS 60045
847-234-9870

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Updates:
*June 6, 2009 - Calender page updated
*May 28, 2009 - 2008 Recognition Dinner page removed
*April 4, 2009 - Calander page updated
*March 10, 2009 - Calander page updated
*March 2, 2009 - Calander page updated
*Feb 24, 2009 - Calander page edited
*Jan 24, 2009 - 2009 Installation of Officers page updated
*Jan 20, 2009 - Calender updated, buttons rearranged
*Jan 18, 2009 - Jan/Feb Newsletter added to Commanders Message page
*Jan 16, 2009 - Taps lyrics added to Preamble Page
*Jan 13, 2009 - Calender page updated.
*Jan 8, 2009 - Photo page-What Veterans Day means to me added.
* Jan 1, 2009 - Post Officers page updated
*Dec 31, 2009 - Jan/Feb Newsletter added
*Dec 29, 2008 - Gazebo News added to Favorite Links Page
*Dec 22, 2008 - Commanders Letter page edited, removed old letters. Added a Favorite Link on the Links Page.
*Dec 8, 2008 - Calander updated, Officers page edited for 2009 officers
*Nov 12, 2008 - Nov-Dec Commanders Letter added
*Oct 31, 2008 - Calander updated
*Oct 25, 2008 - Calander Updated
*Oct 16, 2008 - Flag Pole Celebration photos added to Photo Page
*Oct 8, 2008 - LF Day DVD Page added
* Oct 1, 2008 - Calender page updated
*Sept 20, 2008 - Thank you dinner photos added
*Sept 18, 2008 - Home page modified (memorial photos added)
*Sept 17, 2008 - LF DAY Photo pagae added
*Sept 5, 2008 - Commanders Letter added
*Sept 4, 2008 - Calander page edited
*Aug 26, 2008 - Calander page updated
* Aug 6, 2008 - Parade Winners added
*July 31, 2008 - Parade Map added
*July 8, 2008 - Added flag information on "Merchandise for Sale" page. Recon Dinner page updated, July-August Commanders newsletter added.
*June 20, 2008-Photo Album Page Added
*June 6, 2008 - May-June Commanders Message added. James Lovell photo added to parade participants page.
*June 5, 2008 - 2008 Recognition Page added, Calender page edited
*May 31, 2008 - Removed May schedule from Calender page
*May 28, 2008 - June 14 Flag Day information added to Calender page.
*May 23, 2008 - Parade form updated,  Participants page updated
*May 20, 2008 - Parade form updated
*May 20, 2008 - Calender updated, removed web counter
*May 1, 2008:Removed some old pictures and information.
*April 22, 2008: updated Calender page
*April 4, 2008: replaced Reconition Dinner Form 2008
*April 2, 2008: Update Calender: April 7, City of Lake Forest Proclamation info added. Added "Gratitude Sign" to Favorite Links page.
*March 26, 2008: Update Commanders Message Page,  deleted 2007 messages, added Feb & March 2008 Commanders Messages.
*March 17, 2008:-Video Link added to the Links Page.
*March 15, 2008:
-Calander updated, to add Rec Dinner app. form info and Monthly schedules.
-2008 LF Day Page updated to add sponcors, 12.12.07 LF Day meeting minutes added.
-Boys State updated, 2008 information added.
-May 10, 2008 Dinner photo page added.

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