The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation's largest veterans service organization, committed to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.

Wiley-Pevy Post 74 was issued a temporary charter on September 9, 1920. But, for some reason an application for a permanent charter was not submitted until January 14, 1933. Approval of a permanent charter was issued January 24, 1933.

The charter members of the Post are: William R. Manry; J. Floyd Miller; J. N. Koch; J. M. Hortman; Fred Lipscomb; Sam Life; William Harper; Millard B. Lipscomb; Robert D. Mosely; R. L. Goodwill; J. A. Thompson; Bryce Hardeman; H. G. Gray; E. H. Lowe; William H. Bryce; J. W. Miller; J. Hubert Brown; R. H. Lee.

William R. Manry was the Posts first Commander.

To see a copy of the original applications for Post and Permanent Charter click below: