QUASQUETON – Several dignitaries of the American Legion Department of Iowa officially welcomed a new Sons of American Legion (SAL) Squadron to American Legion Cedar Rock Post 434.
All male descendants adopted sons, and stepsons of members of The American Legion, and such male descendants of veterans who died in service during the period of April 6, 1917, through November 11, 1918, or any time from December 7, 1941, to date, who served honorably, as set forth in Article IV, Section 1, of the National Constitution of The American Legion, or who died subsequent to their honorable discharge from such service, shall be eligible for membership in the Sons of The American Legion.
According to Post 434 Commander Matt Chesmore the group has been trying to form for a few years.
Earlier this month Post 434 members gathered with friends and family to witness the official dedication and chartering of the SAL Squadron. Mark Huenefeld was selected to be the SAL Commander.
Post 434 is located at 100 Water Street North. Meetings are scheduled for 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month.
