DAR Chapter Honors Lineage Members in Memorial Day Page
The Elizab eth Schuyler Hamilton chapter of the DAR serves Holland with education patriotism and preservation since 1907. Membership requires proving direct lineage to someone who aided American independence not limited to famous founders. Members may submit land tax death records as evidence and Rogetta Doe notes easier online access and registrar support from national HQ.
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Ince
Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton
National Organization
Daughters of the American Revolution
Holland Area
Great Britain
Paul Revere
George Washington
DAR
Holland
Rogetta Doe
D.C
Century of service for Willard G. Leenhouts Post 6 Legion
Holland marks 100 years since the Willard G. Leenhouts American Legion Post 6 was chartered on June 7, 1919 making it the sixth-oldest post in Michigan. Commander Rodney Winters notes the post’s legacy includes mergers, donations, and a national and international legacy through its volunteers and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Military Club
Paw Paw Road
Willard G. Leenhouts
American Legion
Michigan
Holland Area
Rodney Winters
ALPG
Memorial Day Parades and Ceremonies in Michigan towns
Memorial Day events run Monday across Holland Zeeland Saugatuck Douglas Hamilton Fennville and South Olive. Parades start at 9 7 9 a.m. with services at cemeteries followed by community gatherings including an ice cream social and a breakfast hosted by local churches and the South Olive Christian School. Fred L. Johnson III speaks in Holland.
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Holland
Eighth Street
Central Avenue
Fred L. Johnson III
Pilgrim Home Cemetery
Zeeland
Zeeland Cemetery
Lincoln Avenue
Church Street
Fennville United
Ottawa County Medal of Honor Recipients
A recap of Ottawa County honored soldiers across wars. Names include Sgt Henry E Plait U S Army Company F 14th Michigan Infantry Civil War 1861 to 1865 Pvt Charles M Thatcher U S Army Company B First Michigan Sharpshooters Civil War 1862 to 1865 Capt Matt Urban U S Army Second Battalion 60th Infantry Ninth Infantry Division World War II 1944 Cpl John Essebarger Jr U S Army Seventh Infantry Regiment Third Infantry Division Korea 1951 Sgt Gordon Antema U S Army Company D Fifth Special Forces Vietnam 1968 Sgt Paul Lambers U S Army Second Battalion 27th Infantry 25th Infantry Division Vietnam 1968.
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Henry E. Plaiit
U.S. Army
Michigan Infantry
Charles M. Thatcher
Michigan
Matt Urban
60Th Infantry
Ninth Infantry Division
John Essebaerger, Jr
Seventh Infantry Regiment
Gordon Antema
Fifth Special Forces
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Allegan Dar
Allegan
Avery Jennings
Sentinel
United States Armed Forces
U.S
Auer Nene
POST
Holland, Ml
Holland Sentinel
Lifestyle Money
Featuring
Jon Schram
Spectrum Health
Spectrum Health Medical
Felch Street
Ottawa County
Medal of Honor
Paul Lambers
25Th Infantry Division
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