Legion of Valor

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Legion of Valor

ORGANIZATION

"The Legion of Valor was organized on April 23, 1890, in Washington, DC, by a group of Civil War and Indian War Campaign veterans who were recipients of the Medal of Honor. At its inception, the name was "The Medal of Honor Legion"... On August 4, 1955, Public Law 224, 84th Congress, incorporated The Army and Navy Legion of Valor of the United States."

Official Website:
http://www.legionofvalor.com/

Location:
Fresno, CA

Founding Date:
23-Apr-1890

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Bud Day Activist 24-Feb-1925 27-Jul-2013 Former POW

Edward Martin Politician 18-Sep-1879 19-Mar-1967 Governor and Senator from Pennsylvania

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