Cambridge MN
Post 0290

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The American Legion, founded in 1919, is a U.S. war veterans' organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the largest veterans service organization, and its mission encompasses a wide range of activities aimed at supporting veterans and their families, promoting patriotism, and serving communities.

The Cambridge American Legion Post was chartered on August 10, 1920, and named in honor of Cambridge native, PVT Howard T. McCarty. He was a member of the US Army and assigned to Company C, 306th Infantry Regiment, 77th infantry Division. Howard was killed in action in the Argonne Forest in France on October 14, 1918. Born January 14, 1896 Entered service May 26, 1918 Departed for Europe August 1918 KIA Argonne Forest, France October 14, 1918 (28 days before the armistice ending all hostilities was signed) Age 22 years and 9 months Length of service 142 He was one of 34 Isanti County young men who were either KIA, or died of wounds or disease during WWI

Cambridge American Legion Post 290

220 Main Street South
Cambridge Mn 55008
Phone 763.645.1155

For any inquiries, please email us at
cambridgepost290al@gmail.com".

Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM



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Commander Andrew Fiedler
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1st Vice Commander Mark Witter
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2nd Vice Commander Robert Steele
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Finance Officer Robert Baker
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