WHO WE ARE
OUR ORGANIZATION
The Colville Washington based Frank Starr American Legion Post #47 Family consists of four main Programs: The Post, Legion Riders, Sons of the American Legion, and Post Auxiliary. Each of these programs has information at this site to inform the public and our membership of activities, projects and initiatives happening in our community.
OUR HISTORY
The American Legion was founded March 15-17, 1919, by members of the American Expeditionary Forces still stationed in Europe awaiting passage home from World War I. Their experiences in what was called the “war to end all wars” would shape an enduring agenda for what became the nation’s largest organization of veterans.
This Post is dedicated to Colville resident Frank Starr, a medic in WW1, who was killed in action 12 days prior to Armistice Day, and is buried in France. Established in 1928, the Post continues to serve the surrounding community. The current location of Post 47 was donated by the Diffenbacher family on 24 June 1934. The building was erected in 1934 and is on the City of Colville Local Registry.
OUR MISSION
The American Legion is the nation’s largest 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 service members, veterans and their families.