Post History
The J.W. Conway Bunker Hill Post 26 of the American Legion was originally chartered in Charlestown, Massachusetts, on June 17, 1919—deliberately timed to the anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Founded by World War I veterans, the post was renamed on May 30, 2010, to honor James W. Conway, a U.S. Marine Corps Korean War veteran and local historian.
Affiliated Organizations
A Women's Auxiliary of American Legion Post 26 was formed by family members of the post. The Legion has every reason to be proud of it's Auxiliary. Auxiliary members are always anxious and willing to co-operate in every Legion activity.
A Sons of the Legion for American Legion Post 26 was formed by family members of the post The Legion has every reason to be proud of it's Sons of Legion unit, which gained statewide recognition because of it's programs of service.
Patriotic Days
MEMORIAL DAY has always been an outstanding occasion in the Charlestown community. In addition to memorial events throughout the Charlestown community, the goal of every Veteran to it's last man is to keep MEMORIAL DAY sacred to the memory of our war dead of all of the wars of the country; and all graves are decorated on this National Holiday.
BUNKER HILL DAY has always been an important day in the Charlestown community. The American Legion J.W. Conway Bunker Hill Post 26 plays a vital role in Charlestown, Massachusetts, helping lead annual Bunker Hill Day and Flag Day commemorations. Partnering with the National Park Service and local groups, Post 26 helps host remembrance ceremonies, community services, and historical flag displays honoring those who fell on June 17, 1775. Fought on June 17, 1775, the Battle of Bunker Hill was an early Revolutionary War clash. Though named after Bunker Hill, the main fight occurred on neighboring Breed's Hill in Charlestown, Massachusetts. British forces under Major General William Howe won the field, but suffered over 1,000 casualties against roughly 450 American losses, proving colonial militia could fight the elite British army. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
ARMISTICE DAY, now called VETERANS' DAY, originally marked the end of fighting in World War I. It is an important holiday on the calendar of Legionnaires everywhere and in the hearts of all Veterans.
Registration Of Graves
Since it's inception American Legion Post 26 has been a leader in this community in the area of graves registration; which has been incorporated by all the American Legion Posts in Suffolk County. Grave Registration enables all interested parties to locate the site of the grave of each Veteran.
Scholarships and Community Projects
Work in progress
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