BILLY RAY HIRES


The Cover: http://www.legion.org/publications/pubs_2003/pubs_mag_index_jun03.htm

The Story: http://www.legion.org/publications/pubs_2003/pubs_jun03_mainarticle.htm


Letter dated July 31, 2003 to a former Post 272 Legion member
From the American Legion - Department of Florida Adjutant

States in part:

"...this is an internal matter that the post would need to deal with. Mr. Hires personal appearance is not a matter that this Department has an interest in. We are only concerned about his eligibility.... Mr. Hires is eligible to be a member...

This letter is to advise you that we will take no action in this matter.....

[signed]  Dyke E Shannon
Department Adjutant

fal@fllegion.newsouth.net


From: curtswor@bellsouth.net
To: Chuck Schantag, P.O.W. Network
Date: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 10:00:16
 
This information has been forwarded to the Post Commander to determine the validity of Mr. Hires medals. 
Reggie Beverly, Dept Commander, The American Legion Dept of Florida


Shown wearing:
 (In WRONG order of precedence)
 CIB
Silver Star
Bronze Star
National Defense (top row)
Army Commendation (top row)
Legion of Merit
Purple Heart

 

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