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Mahan - Patteson Post #547

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 wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.

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Mahan-Patteson Post #547

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David Pruitt Mahan

Died on 7 June 1944, in Normandy, France, at the age of 20, and was buried in Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, Colleville-sur-Mer, Calvados, Normandy, France.

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James Wayne Patteson

Died on 9 December 1943 at the age of 19, and was buried in Nixon Cemetery, Nixon, Texas, United States

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POW MIA

You Are Not Forgotten

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