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Each year Ledyard VFW Post 4608 collects and donates items to the patients at the VA Hospitals in Connecticut. Throughout the year patients and hospital administration, make “wish lists” of what they need and desire. While Ledyard VFW makes their donation...
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This is the season of peace and hope, one of carrying and giving. One group that we can reach out to and help is the homeless veteran. There are many ways you can help. Get in touch with local community-based organizations that provide services to homeless...
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Voice of Democracy/Patriot Pen Chairman Henry (Buz) Graves, Jr. announced the winners of the VFW sponsored 2008-2009 essay contests at the Post 4608 monthly meeting held on November 10. Created in 1947, the Voice of Democracy (VOD) scholarship program...
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Presidential Memorial Certificate Family members of honorably discharged deceased veterans are eligible to receive a Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC) expressing the nation’s gratitude in memory of their loved one’s service. The PMC is an engraved...
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Through the Post’s community outreach program and in keeping with their Post objectives Ledyard VFW Post 4608 donates to causes and programs brought to their attention. At a recent Post Meeting, the membership discussed and approved donations to several...
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Shortly the Nation will recognize Veterans Day. Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, was to commemorate the 11 th hour of the 11 day of the 11 th month as the moment the “war to end all wars [World War I] ended. After World War II Armistice...
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Ledyard VFW Post 4608 is encouraging all Ledyard High School and Middle School students to participate in the Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen scholarship contests. Created in 1947, the Voice of Democracy (VOD) scholarship program is an audio-essay...
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The VFW National Home for Children recently took delivery of it fourth new minivan earned through the Campbell’s soup “Labels for Education” program. A 2008 Dodge Caravan was purchased with over 1.5 million donated soup labels. Residents of the VFW National...
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The VFW is a fraternal organization of men and women who have answered their nation’s call and defended the nation in foreign campaigns. The VFW works tirelessly on behalf of the veteran, active service person, and their families, and the community at...
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The A. R. Evans, Jr. & C. A. Lutz, Sr. VFW Post No. 4608, located in Ledyard CT, has unveiled it's new website. The site can be found at http://www.orgsites.com/ct/vfwpost4608/ . The site is a "one stop" location for information about...
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Dateline; February 19, 2008. Chelsea Bateman from Ledyard High School, who has been selected as The Ledyard Veterans of Foreign Wars “Voice of Democracy” winner, has won two more awards. Chelsea has been selected as the VFW Connecticut District 4 winner...
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Post 4608’s upcoming meeting will be at 6:30 PM rather than the normal 1:00 PM. Please note that this is a change from our normal schedule so we are trying to publicize the change as much as possible. Background: VFW Post 4608 meets the 2 nd Monday of...
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On August 10, 2008 M. L. (Bud) Evered, Post Commander of A. R. Evans Jr. & C. A. Lutz Sr. VFW Post 4608, Ledyard Connecticut, attended an Eagle Scout Court of Honor (COH) at the Ledyard Senior Center. The COH was to honor Seth C. Adams. Mr. Adams...
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SSBN Nuclear Deterrent Patrol Breast Insignia (FBM Pin) now qualifies for membership in the VFW. Some other submarine operations also qualify. Ledyard VFW Post 4608 is actively recruiting new members. We encourage and welcome all veterans to join us....
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Ledyard. At the May meeting, Ledyard Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4608 held an officer installation ceremony for the officers elected for the 2008-2009 year. Officers installed were Merlin L. Evered, Post Commander; William F. Gallagher, Sr. Vice...
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