Michael J. Leonard Memorial Plaza
Erected in 1968 by the members of the
Grassmere Post 119 No Longer exists
This Post came into existence in 1919 following the end of WW 1 and was named for Edward W. Kells who was killed in WWI. Post 316 operated without a charter for twelve years.On March 19, 1931 the Post received a temporary Charter.
On March 4, 1933 Post 316 received there regular charter and became known as the Edward W. Kells American Legion Post 316. From 1919 until 1937 the members held there meetings at the Village Hall which was located on Canal Street in Stapleton.
In 1937 they moved into there meeting hall in Oakwood.
After WW II another names was added to the Post.Richard A. Grennie who killed in WW II. Duly approved at a constituted meeting and would now be known as theKells - Grennie Post 316 and was acknowledged at a meeting by the
American Legion Department of New York, held at 2750 Amboy Road, Staten Island New York on October 28, 1953.
Duly approved by the Judge Advocate of the American Legion Department of New York on November 18, 1953
The First Commander was
George T. Wright
Walker-Blafield-Yater Post 1056
No Longer Exists
The James T. Tappen Post was at one time
located at
730 Van Duzer Street
Sgt. Patrick J. Dalessio U.S. Army 34th Infantry Division, 133rd Infantry Regiment He was killed in action during the invasion of Anzio, Italy in January 1944. His body is buried in Sicily-Rome American Cemetery, Nettuno, Italy. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, American Campaign Medal and WWII Victory Medal
Former HQ of Post 316
Lodge - Pignata 1417
No Longer Exists
Armfield – Kittrell Post 1272
Herman Edwards
Last Known Post Commander
No Longer Exists
Joseph F. Merrell, Jr. Post 1368
Cpl. Stanley Cichon
The original HQ for Post 277 was located on Giffords Lane
Gold Star Post 1365
Gold Star Post 1365 So named to honor 8 Gold Star families in the community of Travis in Staten Island, New York. Joseph M. Killimayer, William J. Kalita, Andrew R. Kovalsky, Anthony W. Deering, Michael P. Rogolewich, John S. Crabb, Frank H. Ball and Frank S. Tokarzewski lost their lives in World War II.
Private Joseph F. Merrell, Jr.
Company I, 15th Infantry, US Army
Died April 18,1945 in Lohe. Germany.
Awarded the Medal of Honor for willingness to
sacrifice his life so his comrades could go on to victory.
Harry S. Truman
“ Lest We Forget
Granito – Smith Post 1296
Commander Charles Navarino
Dongan Hills WWII Memorial
Beauvais-Hudson Monument Post located at Page Ave. and S. Bridge St. Staten Island, NY
H & S Cichon Post 1578
Former HQ of Post 126
Cespino - Russo Post 1544
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ERECTED AND AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY OF THE HEROIC MEN AND WOMEN OF CONCORD, STATEN ISLAND, AS A TRIBUTE TO THE SELF SACRIFICING SPIRIT THAT THEY DISPLAYED IN THEIR COUNTRY'S SERVICE DURING THE MOMENTOUS YEARS OF 1941-1945 MAY GOD'S BLESSINGS REST UPON THEM FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
The Slossom Post 53 was located at 1115 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY
is now a local restaurant called Blues, formally known as RS Tugs.
The members recently gave up their charter and combined their membership with the Robert Merrell Post No. 1368
The Post was named in honor of Captain James Slosson,
Killed in Action on September 27, 1918.
While serving with the Co E 105th Infantry 27th Division
Somme American Cemetery and Memorial Bony, Departement de l'Aisne, Picardie, France
NO LONGER IN EXISTANCE
Kell - Grennie Post 316
Copyright © KELLS - GRENNIE AMERICAN LEGION POST 316. All Rights Reserved.
James Slosson Post 53
Watkins - Kellett Post 277
The Con Thien Memorial Post No. 1945 grew out of Incarcerated Veterans who
Formed a group called " Veterans Self Help Program", in 1987. The Post gained its name from a Battle in the Vietnam War, " Battle For The Hill Of Angels "
in Southern Vietnam. A total of 851 American Servicemen, the majority being
U.S. Marines , made the ultimate sacrifice for what they believed in.
Many Richmond County American Legion Posts have since given up their Charters
Many have given up on their former headquarters because of the cost of the upkeep
Memories of the Past and Present
Huttner - Pasqualini Post 1367
Frederick Staats Post 577
Arthur Egbert Post 53
Patrick J. Dalessio Post 1310
Five Star Post 1857
No Longer Exists
Former HQ of The Robert Merrell Jr. Post
Beauvais – Hudson Post 126
For God and Country
Egbert Square
named in honor of
Arthur Stanley Egbert
Sea 2C USNRF
who died in the sinking of the
USS President Lincoln on May 31, 1918,
and dedicated to the men and women
of Port Richmond and Graniteville
who devotedly served their country
in the World War - 1917 - 1918.
Erected by Arthur S. Egbert Post No. 95 of The American Legion.
NO LONGER IN EXITANCE
The Post was located at Oregon Road & Old Town TRoad
James J. Tappen 1891-1918 ) Served in Company D of the 308th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army during World War I. He was killed on September 29, 1918, at Binarville, France, in the Battle of Argonne
In July 1934, a bill introduced by Alderman Daniel Leonard and signed by Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia (1882-1947) named this park in Tappen’s honor.
Staats Circle
Hylan Boulevard and West Fingerboard Road
Staten Island Womens Post 1598
No Longer Exists
The Livingston Post 1369
No Longer Exists
James Tappen Post 125