American Legion and Marine Corps League Join Forces to Remember The Four Chaplains are honored for heroism demonstrated at the sinking of the USAT Dorchester (troop ship) on February 3rd, 1943 by a German submarine torpedo. Of the 902 men aboard the Dorchester, 672 died, leaving 230 survivors. When the news reached American shores, the nation was stunned by the magnitude of the tragedy and heroic conduct of the four chaplains. When there were no more lifejackets […]
Jonathan D. Rozier
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Planned for American Legion Post 164
Katy Area Chamber to Host and Recognize Community Veterans The local American Legion Jonathan D. Rozier Post 164, named after the first killed-in-action (KIA) soldier from Katy during the War on Terror was founded in June of 2002 and has been very active with Boys and Girls State, Flag Retirements, Funeral and Burial ceremonies, Honor Flight Houston, Wreaths Across American, Junior Shooting Sports Program, Breakfast With a Veteran, and is ramping up more community oriented […]