Lake Forest American Legion Post 264

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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:
WEBMASTER: MEGG ABEL
*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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