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Short History of Charles E. Arnold Post 284 of the American Legion in Bryan Ohio
On
December 10th 1919 the National Executive Committee at American Legion Headquarters in Indianapolis IN granted a charter to
American Legion Post 284 in Bryan.
There were 30 members on the charter when it was issued in 1919. Charles E. Ames,
Charles E. Arnold's brother-in-law was the first commander for Post 284.
Post 284 was named for Lt Charles
E. Arnold, who was killed in the battle of Argonne, France. Charles was a football star at Bryan High School before entering
the service.
The first meetings of Post 284 were held in the G.A.R. Hall on the south side of the square,
then from 1920-28 over Cy Demas Candy Kitchen, from 1928-34 over the post office on the east side of the square. In the fall
of 1935 ground was broken for the current building at the corner of East Butler and South Emmett Streets. Taking part in the
groundbreaking were George Hamet (a Civil War Veteran), Arthur Spangler (Spanish American War), and Seldon Brannon (WWI).
As of 2010 Post 284 in Bryan has been in existence for over 90 years.
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