Since our charter in 1933, George Johns Post 447 of The American Legion has been welcoming VETERANS from all branches of our Armed Forces. Today, we continue to welcome all military personnel serving our country. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving your Brothers, Sisters and Community. Our mission is to implement the goals, aspirations, dreams, peace and blessings for our country, friends and families embodied in our preamble...
Preamble to the Constitution of The American Legion
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY, WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES TOGETHER FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in All Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and goodwill on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.
To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in All Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and goodwill on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.
About George Johns
George Johns was born in 1896. He was the oldest son born to Mr. and Mrs. George W Johns of Round Rock, Texas. He was raised on his family's ranch so named "George Johns Ranch," located three miles southwest of Round Rock.
Mr. Johns graduated from Round Rock High School in 1913 and attended Trinity College, where he took a business course that led to him becoming a bookkeeper at W. J. Walsh's.
In 1917, George Johns volunteered to serve his country and trained at Camp Bowie, Texas. He was assigned to Company "C" - 132nd Machine Gun Battalion of the 36th Division (Texas National Guard.) The 36th Div. served in France. On Oct. 8, 1918, the 132nd MGB were fighting alongside the French Army near St. Etienne, France against a relentless barrage of German artillery to which the 36th Div. sustained heavy casualties. At times there was less than one hundred yards between allied troops and the Germans.
St. Etienne was the last major battle the 132nd MGB encountered before the signing of Armistice on Nov. 11, 1918.
Unfortunately, there is no record as to the exact date George Johns was killed in action. All that history reveals is that on Nov. 9, 1918 his mother received a letter from his good friend that was with him when he died. In the letter, George Johns' friend wrote "Tell my mom I'll meet her over there."
Mr. Johns graduated from Round Rock High School in 1913 and attended Trinity College, where he took a business course that led to him becoming a bookkeeper at W. J. Walsh's.
In 1917, George Johns volunteered to serve his country and trained at Camp Bowie, Texas. He was assigned to Company "C" - 132nd Machine Gun Battalion of the 36th Division (Texas National Guard.) The 36th Div. served in France. On Oct. 8, 1918, the 132nd MGB were fighting alongside the French Army near St. Etienne, France against a relentless barrage of German artillery to which the 36th Div. sustained heavy casualties. At times there was less than one hundred yards between allied troops and the Germans.
St. Etienne was the last major battle the 132nd MGB encountered before the signing of Armistice on Nov. 11, 1918.
Unfortunately, there is no record as to the exact date George Johns was killed in action. All that history reveals is that on Nov. 9, 1918 his mother received a letter from his good friend that was with him when he died. In the letter, George Johns' friend wrote "Tell my mom I'll meet her over there."
About The American Legion
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans' organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.
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