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British Legion Thanks Americans After Convention
Alvin Owsley national commander of the American Legion received a letter from Sir Douglas Haig thanking him for a message to the British Legion convention. Hanford MacNider of Mason City Iowa delivered the message. Haig said the words echoed in the hearts of all present and urged closer affiliation of English speaking ex service men. MacNider and Milton J. Foreman represented the American Legion at the British veterans convention.
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Alvin Owsley
American Legion
Douglas Haig
British Legion
Hanford MacNider
Mason City
Iowa