20 March 2023 Funeral for POW and Navy/Army Vet William Jordan

STAFF SERGEANT WILLIAM MORRIS JORDAN was interred on 20 March 1988 after our Post Vice Commander worked very diligently with the family to have SSG Jordan interred at Fort Leavenworth, KS.  SSG Jordan passed from this earth on March 19, 1988, in California. He served our country all his life. He began his service as an EM3, Electrician's Mate 3rd class, in the United States Navy from 1922 1926. Next, he served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army from 1927 1931. He then served as a Radio Engineer in the Philippian Islands for the Signal Service Corp for the United States Army until captured and became a POW in World War II. He was held by the Japanese army in the Los Banos Camp and was liberated in February 1945. April 1945, he re-enlisted as a Staff Sergeant in United States Army until 1961. He is interred at the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery. The Missouri VFW 4055 honored him with full military honors at his final resting place. A special thank you to Missouri Congressman Sam Graves, Mike Wilson, Kim Braddock at the National Archives, Bill Prost, Missouri VFW 4055 and a special acknowledgement to Missouri Senator Tony Luetkemeyer for presenting a resolution to the Missouri Senate recognizing William M Jordan with his service. Without their dedication this day would never have happened.

The Post was honored to be the Honor Guard at his Funeral. 

Funeral for Our Past Commander and long time Post Member - Marlin LeGault

Our old Commander and Long Time Comrade Marlin Legault Passed Away

Comrade Marlin Legault's passed on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at his home in Platte City in Platte City, MO. Marlin was born August 14, 1930, in Chateaugay, New York to Marlin Charles Perry and Irene Anna (Rivers). He joined the military at the age of 16. Marlin began his Air Force training in Texas, and was stationed in Colorado, and then at Ellsworth AFB in Rapid City, South Dakota, where he met and married Frances Jane Fischer. He was later stationed at various air force bases including Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City, OK; Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage, AK; Chanute AFB in Rantoul, IL; Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MS; Brookley AB in Mobile, AL; and Clark AB in the Philippine Islands, where he served in the Flight Checker’s Squadron, working as an equipment technician, installing and testing radar systems. Marlin’s service included the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War; and he retired from military duty in 1972. Marlin was awarded the Taps & Blue Award, which led to a live appearance on the Ed Sullivan T.V. Show; he also received an award from the USAF Flight Checker’s for 30 years of continuous entertainment. Marlin continued throughout his life tinkering with electronics and computers and enjoyed various woodcarving projects. Marlin was a  member of the American Legion in Parkville, MO, and a member of the Platte City V.F.W. where he served as Commander, providing military honor guards. He was active in facilitating and fundraising the Veteran’s Memorial at the courthouse in Platte City. We will miss our old Commander and Honor Guard Leader.

The Post was honored to be the Honor Guard at his Funeral. 

Comrade Marlin LeGault Funeral 19 March 2023

Post Honor Guard presenting Honors