Tag: American Legion Post 522
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Monroe resident receives Congressional Gold Medal award for service in Ghost Army during World War II
MONROE – At age 98, Seymour Nussenbaum was “finally” recognized for his service with the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, known as the Ghost Army, during World War II. The Army veteran is one of nine remaining living members of the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, known as the Ghost Army, to recently receive a Congressional Gold…
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All who served our country are veterans
Over the years, I have heard many cutting remarks about veterans but the one that distressed me the most has to do with who qualifies as a veteran. It appears that for some people those of us who participated in combat or at least served in combat areas are true veterans and those of us who…
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Middlesex County American Legion announces student contest winners
The awards for the 2018 Middlesex County American Legion Safety Poster, Coloring and Oratorical contests were presented by County Commander Gary Cooper on May 5 at American Legion Post 65 in Metuchen. First place winner of the Coloring Contest was Amaar Halani of Woodbridge, sponsored by Post 87. First place for the Safety Poster went…
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Monroe student heading to finals for Legion oratorical contest
A Monroe High School junior is moving onto the state finals of the 2018 Third District American Legion High School Oratorical Contest. Ria Patel, sponsored by American Legion Post 522 in Monroe, delivered a prepared oration about a phase of the Constitution and an oration on a randomly assigned constitutional topic during finals at the Woodbridge…
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Monroe student repeats as Middlesex County oratorical winner
A Monroe Township High School junior has repeated as the winner of the Middlesex County American Legion Oratorical Contest. The finals for the 2018 contest were held on Jan. 27 at American Legion Post 324 in Edison. Each contestant delivered a prepared oration about some phase of the U.S. Constitution, as well as an oration…
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Monroe American Legion plans conference, poppy drive for the spring
MONROE – American Legion Post 522 has many events planned for the spring. In May, members will hold interviews with high school juniors to select delegates and alternates to attend the American Legion Boys State at Ryder College in late June. The Boys State event teaches young men how the government operates by having them run their own city. The post…
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Monroe, Edison students rewarded for knowledge of the Constitution
A Monroe Township student earned first place in the 2017 Middlesex County American Legion Oratorical Contest. Ria Patel, a sophomore at Monroe Township High School, was sponsored by American Legion Post 522 in Monroe for the finals that were held on Feb. 4 at American Legion Post 87 in Woodbridge. Patel will now compete in the…
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Monroe marching band to take part in Pearl Harbor anniversary parade
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MONROE — A sense of honor mixed with feelings of overwhelming excitement exuded from more than 60 students of the Monroe Township High School March Band who were preparing to be ambassadors for the state and the veterans of the USS New Jersey on Dec. 7, which marks the 75th anniversary of…
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Monroe Legion post serves civic and veterans’ needs
MONROE — American Legion Post 522 had a busy winter and will continue with its community support programs throughout the spring. This past fall and winter, the Legion sponsored a coloring contest for fourth and fifth graders at one of the township’s elementary schools. The top three students were awarded gift cards to Barnes & Noble. On…
