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Officers & Trustees
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Commander:
Merlin L. (Bud) Evered
Jr. Vice Commander:
Willis D. Lawler
Quartermaster:
George A. Patenaude
Adjutant:
George A. Patenaude
Chaplain:
James G. McKibben III
Surgeon:
James A. Knowles
Guard:
James A. Knowles
Service Officer:
William E. Clarke
Trustee-One Year:
Henry D. Graves, Jr.
Trustee-Two Year:
William F. Gallagher
Trustee-Three Year:
William E. Clarke
Site Administrator:
Harrison Solt
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A. R. Evans, Jr. & C. A. Lutz, Sr. VFW Post No. 4608
Post 4608 is located in Ledyard, Connecticut. Post 4608 was originally chartered on March 10, 1991 as Ledyard VFW Post 4608. The name was officially changed to the A. R. Evans, Jr. & C. A. Lutz, Sr. Post 4608 on August 28, 1999.
We are a fraternal organization of those who have served their country in our nation's conflicts abroad. The Post supports the veteran, the active service person, their family, and the community at large. We honor those who have died by serving and helping the living.
Post 4608 Information Brochure
Is an unfailing love of country; loyalty to its institutions and ideals; eagerness to defend it against all enemies; undivided allegiance to the flag; and a desire to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and prosterity.
Veterans Conference, Washington DC, February 1927
Albert Raymond Evans, Jr. was born in Boston,MA on March 11, 1931, the son of Albert R. and Elizabeth (Treverrow) Evans. He earned an associate's degree from Northeasten University, Boston and was a senior designer at General Dynamics, Electric Boat. Sargent Evans took Basic Training with the 9th Infantry Division Fort Dix, NJ. He served in the U. S. Army Signal Corp during the Korean War as a member of the 1641st Military Advisory Group, Korea (KMAG), 8202nd Army Unit. Sargent Evans earned the Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, the United Nations Service Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation and the National Defense Service Medal. He was a founding member and the Quartermaster of Ledyard VFW Post 4608. Mr. Evans was a long time resident of Ledyard Connecticut.
Claude A. Lutz, Sr. was born in Denver, CO on June 11, 1920, the son of Claud A. and Edity (Jones) Lutz. He served in the U. S. Navy submarine service. He saw considerable action during WWII and was awarded numerous medals and citations. He served in the submarines PARCHE SS 384, HADDO SS 255, HERRING SS 233, and REMORA SS 487. While serving in PARCHE the ship was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation and the Commanding Officer the Medal of Honor. PARCHE,while on the surface, penetrated a enemy convoy dodging enemy guns while sinking five ships, than retiring from the area without a scratch. Following the war WO Lutz served as a deep sea diver, on submarine rescue ships, and was a Merchant Marine Ship Master. WO Lutz retired from the Navy in 1958. Mr. Lutz was a long time resident of Ledyard Connecticut.
VFW Post 4608, located in Ledyard Connecticut is very active in the community. The Post promotes and sponsors the VFW Patriot's Pen essay program in the Junior High and Middle schools and the Voice of Democracy High School scholarship program. The Post supports local youth activities such as the Boy Scouts of America. Annually the Post places flags on veteran's gravsites in all Ledyard cemeteries, participates in the "Buddy Poppy" program which supports the veteran's service fund and the national Children's Home. Post 4608 is a frequent participant in town parades. The Post also maintains a memorial bench for departed comrades in Ledyard Center, Ledyard Connecticut and is the caretaker of the William Williams Cemetery on Town Farm Road in Ledyard.
To ensure the national security through maximum military strength.
To speed the rehabilitation of the nation’s disabled and needy veterans.
To assist the widows and orphans and the dependents of disabled and needy veterans.
To promote Americanism through education in patriotism and constructive service to the communities in which we live.
Commander's Call
The 2007-2008 Voice of Democracy (VOD) scholarship was extremely rewarding and exciting for the Post this year with the fine effort by Post and State winner Ms. Chelsea Bateman. With strong and capable young adults in the wings like Ms. Bateman and the other scholarship candidates, the Nation will be in good hands in the future.
Likewise, the 2008-2009 contest went well. This year we also had participation in the Patriot’s Pen (PP) program. We wish Callie Bateman, VOD winner and Francis Brunner PP winner continued success as they go on to the State competition and future endeavors.
I had the honor and pleasure of representing the Post at several Boy Scout Eagle Courts of Honor this year. I was always moved and impressed as the Master of Ceremony announced the Eagle Scout’s activities and accomplishments. These young men have packed a great deal into their young lives. It was a pleasure to represent the membership and present the Eagle Scout Certificate to the new Eagle Scout.
On a down note, the final issue of our newsletter went out earlier this year. Our Editor Bill Gallagher felt he could not do the newsletter justice and still address some personal goals he graciously put on hold for a number of years. Our thanks to Bill for his time and efforts and the fine newsletter he provided to the Post. We wish him well in his new project and passion, creating a personal and family history book.
On the up side, perhaps the creation and launch of the VFW Post 4608 website will fill some of the gap left by the discontinuance of the newsletter. Only time will tell. In addition to the website, we created a Zip06 VFW Post 4608 Blog. Both the website and the Zip06 Blog contain articles, event photos, important links, and a great deal of information that the membership should find interesting and helpful.
The website and Zip06 Blog are only two of a number of new items this year. We have had increased success with area media outlets getting the Post activities reported and recognized. In addition, we have a Post information brochure which highlights the Post and its’ activities.
As Post Commander I say, thank you and “Well Done” to everyone who stepped up to the plate and made the Post’s year a success. We are a team and we are at our best when we collectively take on Post projects. I look forward to your continued support and comradeship in the future.
New Member Welcome
Post 4608 Makes Donations Posted March 17, 2009
Eagle Scout Riley J. Tompkins Receives VFW Certificate and Award Posted February 3, 2009
Ledyard VFW Post 4608 Kicks Off 2009 Membership Drive. Posted January 14, 2009
VA Hospital Christmas Drive Donations Needed. Posted December 8, 2008
2008-2009 Post 4608 Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen Essay Contest Winners Announced. Posted November 29, 2008
Presidential Memorial Certificate honors deceased loved one's service. Posted November 21, 2008
Post 4608 Makes Donations Posted November 19, 2008
Thank a Vet on Veterans Day 2008 Posted October 28, 2008
VFW Post 4608 Collecting Campbell Soup/Product labels for the VFW National Home for Children
VFW Wants Modern Day Warrior Posted August 29, 2008
Eagle Scout Seth C. Adams Receives VFW Certificate and Award Posted August 10, 2008
Submarine Service Satisfies Eligibility Requirements for VFW Membership Posted July 23, 2008
Looking back, as we close the year, 2008 has been a good year for Ledyard Post 4608. All of our activities were well supported by the membership and went off without a hitch. The weather was mild and we had a large crew for cemetery flag placement in May. The William Williams cemetery crew did a bang up job sprucing up and maintaining that cemetery. The Buddy Poppy contributions were the best we have seen in years. In spite of hot weather on parade day, the Buddy Poppy crew walked the parade route and really did a great job of distributing the Buddy Poppies. Those of us who participated in the parade and “showed the flag” also had a great day. I want to say, “Well Done” and thank the crews involved in these events for their participation and efforts. On Veterans Day, we had a very moving ceremony and service at the Ledyard Veteran’s Memorial in Ledyard Center. The Ledyard American Legion Post joined us; Mayor Fred Allen was in attendance as well as family and friends. Picture of many of these events can be seen in the "Photo Album" located in the upper left corner of this webpage or on the Post Zip06 Photo Gallery.
Post Commander
Post 4608 welcomes our newest member JAMES W. RICHARDSON, Jim transfered membership from Post 6401 in Kansas.
Post News and Activities
Commander Evered Announces Spring Events Schedule Posted April 8, 2009
Donation Suggestions
Posted October 14, 2008
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