West Virginia American Legion Delegation in Paris Parade
Date:
1927
Description:
2nd A. E. F. in Paris, 1927. From undated Charleston Daily News clipping, 'This photograph of the Legion parade taken in the French Capitol during the convention last summer has just been received by Boyd B. Stutler, secretary of the delegation. It shows the West Virginia delegation just after it had passed under the Arch de Triomphe where each man placed a flower on the grave of the Unknown soldier. Colonel Lewis Johnson, of Clarksburg, chairman of the delegation is marching in the head with his overcoat on his arm. To his left is Mr. Stutler, and immediately behind Mr. Stutler, wearing the big hat is C. M. (Casey) Jon [sic] In the foreground is William Morris Stutler, young son of Mr. Stutler, carrying the state's banner. Among the 21 Charlestonians in the group are Harry Kessell, Ben Bioarsky, John Crockett, and Mrs. Cora B. Haynes.'
A group of men wearing hats are pictured beside and inside what appears to be a street train, but is likely an automobile and wagon disguised as a train. Red Devil Post 59 is likely a group within the American Legion.
Louis Johnson Becomes National Commander of the American Legion, Portland, Oregon
Date:
1932/09/18
Description:
Text on back reads, "Louis A. Johnson, left, of Clarksburg, West Virginia, being congratulated by his predecessor Henry L. Stevens, after his election as national commander of the American Legion at the Portland, Oregon convention."
Legion Head Addresses Convention, Chicago, Illinois
Date:
1933/10/02
Description:
Text on the back reads, "The above photo shows Commander Louis Johnson of the American Legion as he addressed the members of the organization at the Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, when the convention was opened on October 2nd."
Ex-Commanders at American Legion Pow-wow, Cleveland, Ohio
Date:
1936/09/21
Description:
Text on the back reads, "Two men who in turn ruled the destinies of the American Legion are pictured enjoying a pre-convention chat at Cleveland, where the legion opens its annual convention today, Sept. 21. At left is Hanford McNider, who was national commander in 1922, and at right, Louis A. Johnson, who held that high office in 1932. He hails from Clarksburg, W. Va., and is chairman of the Veterans' Committee in the Democratic Party."
![2nd A. E. F. in Paris, 1927. From undated Charleston Daily News clipping, 'This photograph of the Legion parade taken in the French Capitol during the convention last summer has just been received by Boyd B. Stutler, secretary of the delegation. It shows the West Virginia delegation just after it had passed under the Arch de Triomphe where each man placed a flower on the grave of the Unknown soldier. Colonel Lewis Johnson, of Clarksburg, chairman of the delegation is marching in the head with his overcoat on his arm. To his left is Mr. Stutler, and immediately behind Mr. Stutler, wearing the big hat is C. M. (Casey) Jon [sic] In the foreground is William Morris Stutler, young son of Mr. Stutler, carrying the state's banner. Among the 21 Charlestonians in the group are Harry Kessell, Ben Bioarsky, John Crockett, and Mrs. Cora B. Haynes.'](/thumb/005828.jpg "West Virginia American Legion Delegation in Paris Parade")
