Members
George Smith
- 2022 San Mateo County Veteran of the Year
- U.S. Marine Corps DEC1966-SEP 1970
- Chu Lai, Vietnam APR1968 - MAY1969,
- 1st MAW, MAG-13, VMFA 323, Ordnance F-4 Phantom
- Retired – San Mateo Fire Department – Hoseman Engineer/Emergency Medical Technician.
- Partner – Tully-Wihr Company, Dec 1979 to Dec 2011
American Legion Offices Held:
- District 26 Sgt at Arms 2016–2017
- District 26 Commander 2017–2019
- District 26 2nd Vice Commander 2019 – Present
- Post 105 Finance Officer 2018–2019
- Post 105 1st Vice Commander 2019–2021
- Post 105 Commander 2021-2024
American Legion Riders
- Started Chapter 82 – President 2014–2017
- Chapter 82 Vice President 2017 – 2019
- Started ALR Chapter 105, 2019
- ALR President from 2019 to 2021.
- ALR Department of CA – Service Officer 2015-2021
Life Member
- Marine Corps League General J.C. Breckinridge Detachment 010
- Junior Vice Commandant – 2018
- Senior Vice Commandant – 2019
- Commandant – 2022
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA)
American Veterans of America (AmVets)
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
San Mateo County Veterans Commission, Alternate Commissioner – 2016-2017
Commissioner – 2017-Present
Liaison to SM Co Veterans Organizations for SM Co Veterans Service Office
Benefactor – Marine Memorial, San Francisco CA
Veteran of the Year – District 22 (San Mateo County) 2017 – 2019
San Mateo Veterans Memorial Committee Member 2019 – Present
Selective Service System – Board Member California Area Office 010 Local Board 030, Local, 2016 - present
San Mateo City Veterans Memorial Committee
- January 2019 – Present, Creating a Veterans Memorial in Central Park, San Mateo for KIA/MIA Veteran/Fire/Police Residents of San Mateo
Thomas Day
- 1986 Basic Training,Ft Leonardwood, MI -squad leader
- 1986 University of Wisconsin ROTC program - Chaplain
- 1987 Cadet Battalion Commander - Captain
- 1988 Commisioned, 2LT Transportation Corps, OBC - Officer Basic Course, Ft Eustis, VA,
- 1988 South Korea, stationed at Camp Humphrey’s .
- 1989 Assistant S-3 for the Battalion - selected by BG Jellison (19th Support Commander and BG Landis - MTMC Western Area) Oakland Army Base, General Landis.
- 1992 Resigned Commission.
- 1988 Received the George C. Marshall Award for the top 10% of cadets in the nation
American Legion Post 105 Positions Held:
- 2019 American Legion, Riders Secretary
- 2020 Post 105 Member at Large,
- 2021 Post 105 1st Vice-Commander.
- 2022 Post 105 1st Vice-Commander.
Leo P McArdle
- US Army 1962-1970,
- US Army Reserve 1972-1977
- 1962/63 Co A 41st Sig Bn, Ft Lewis Washington
- 1963/64 999th Sig Co, Okinawa Japan
- 1964/65 526th Engr Det, 4th Log Cmd, Ft Lee Virginia
- 1965/66 Co A 142nd QM Bn & Hq 2nd Engr Gp, South Korea
- 1966/67 526th Engr Det to Vietnam, 628th Maint Spt Co
- 1967/68 516th Maint Co, South Korea
- 1968/69 562nd Sup Co, 204th QM Co, 597th Trans Co, Vietnam
- 1969/70 516th Maint Co, South Korea
- 1972/77 Army Reserve 91st Infantry Division
American Legion Offices Held:
- 2017-2023 2nd Vice Commander Post 105
- American Legion District 26 Chaplin
Life Member
- AMVETS, VFW, DAV, AUSA, VVA, Marines Memorial, US Volunteers
2019 San Mateo County Veteran of the Year
William Jackson Jr.
- U.S. Army, Fort Hood, TX 1971 - 1973
- U.S. Army Reserve 1973 – 1977
Retired/Musician
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
Congressman Ro Khanna, US House of Representatives,
March 29, 2021
American Legion Offices Held:
- President, American Legion Post 105 Charitable Foundation, Redwood City, California, 2016–Present
- 3rd Vice Commander, Executive Committee 2021- Present
- Executive Board Member, American Legion Post 105, Redwood City, CA, 2014 – Present
- 2nd Vice Commander/Building Manager, American Legion Post 105, Redwood City, CA 2016 – 2019
- Judge Advocate, American Legion Post 105, Redwood City, CA 2019 - Present
- Adjutant, American Legion Post 105 Redwood City, California, 2010 - 2014
- Historian, American Legion Post 105, Redwood City, CA 2010 - Present
- Historian, District 26, San Mateo County, California, 2011 – Present
- Historian, Voiture Nationale La Societe Des 40 Hommes Et 8 Chevaux, San Mateo County, Voiture 393, 40/8 2011 - Present
- Boy’s State Chairman, American Legion Post 105, Redwood City, California 2017 - Present
Life Member
Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA)
American Veterans (AMVETS)
Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America (AVVA)
American Legion PUFL (Paid Up for Life)
Sequoia Union High School District 1968 - 2008
- Director of Transportation
- Transportation Supervisor
- School Bus Driver
Honors & Awards
2018 Veteran of the Year - Vietnam Veterans of America, Steve Warren Memorial Chapter 464
President Barack Obama, May 2015 - Over 4,000 hours of volunteer Service as a member of Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
San Mateo and Northern Santa Clara Counties President's Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement Award
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
May 2015 - Over 4,000 hours of volunteer service as a member of RSVP
Certificate of Appreciation, Unsung Hero Continuous Service Award
Jeffrey Gee, Mayor of Redwood City, October 2014
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Certificate of Recognition from California Legislature Assembly
Kevin Mullin, 22nd Assembly District, October 2014
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Certificate of Recognition from State of California Senate
Jerry Hill, Senator,13th District, October 2014
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Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for Outstanding Community Service
Anna G. Eshoo, Member of Congress, October 2014
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Commendation from Board of Supervisors, San Mateo County, State of California
Dave Pine, President, October 2014
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Certificate of Recognition from California Legislature Assembly
Kevin Mullin, 22nd Assembly District, October 2013
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Certificate of Recognition from State of California Senate
Jerry Hill, Senator, October 2013
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Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for Extraordinary Leadership
Anna Eshoo, Member of Congress, October 2013
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Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for Outstanding Community Service
Anna Eshoo, Member of Congress, October 2013
Commendation
Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County, October 2013
· Interservice Club Coordinating Council Unsung Hero Award
Alicia Aguirre, Mayor of Redwood City, October 2013
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Certificate of Appreciation, U.S. Army 63rd Regional Support Command
Michael J. Schweiger, Major General, United States Army Reserve, April 2013
Organizations
· District 26 Ritual Team, San Mateo County, 2014 - Present
· San Mateo County Veterans Coalition, 2015 - Present
· Veterans Voices of Santa Clara County, 2015 - 2016
· Vietnam Veterans of America, 2015 – Present
· California Association Legion Press Association (CALPA), 2015 – Present
· Voiture Nationale La Societe Des 40 Hommes Et 8 Chevaux, Voiture 393, 40/8, 2011 – Present
Groups
· Redwood City Sunrise Lions
Past President and Board Member 2014 – Present
President 2013 – 2014
1st Vice President 2013 – 2013
2nd Vice President and Board Member 2011 – 2012
Lions Awards
· Lion of the Year – 2013 and 2017
· Lions Club International
Alan Rosenmiller
American Legion Positions
Post 1st Vice Commander 2023-2024
Post Sergeant of Arms. 2022-2023
Awards
Membership Excellence
Military Service
- 1981-2005
- U.S. Marine Corps Boot, San Diego, Ca.
- 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton.
- 1st Battalion 5thMarines, Bravo Company, 0311 Infantry. 2ndBattalion 5th Marines, Echo Company, Platoon Sergeant.
- Sea Duty, USS Enterprise.
- Military Police Battalion, Camp Pendleton.
- I&I Duty, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, San Bruno, Ca.
- I&I Duty, Marine Corps Honor Guard.
- Weapons Platoon Gunnery Sergeant, 2/23 Echo Company. Company Gunnery Sergeant, 2/23 Echo Company.
- Company Gunnery Sergeant, 4th Recon Detachment, Reno, Nevada.
- Detachment Gunnery Sergeant, 4th Civil Affairs Group, MEF. Camp Pendleton.
- San Mateo County Community Service and Organizations
- Marine Corps League, San Bruno, Ca.
- VFW, Redwood City
- Club International, Director of Veterans Support
- Elks Lodge Officer, Lodge 1991, Redwood City, Ca.
- Director of Operations, Execushield Inc. San Francisco, Ca.
- URBAN SHIELD – Law Enforcement Training Volunteer.
- Boy Scouts Leader, ASM. San Mateo County Council.
- Lieutenant, Sea Cadet Corps, USS Arkansas Division.
- U.S. Navy Fleet Week Volunteer, San Francisco
- San Mateo County Safety Committee Member.
- Football Coach, Sequoia High School, and Booster.
- 4th of July Parade Volunteer, Redwood City, Ca.
Chester Palesoo Sr.
U.S. Army, 8 years, Gulf War
- 1977-1981 5th Av Bat, ATC/Flight Operations Coordinator, FT Polk, LA
- 1985-1989 351st Civil Affairs Command as the Administrative Support Specialist, Moffett Field
American Legion Offices Held:
- Post 105 Executive Board Member 2018 – 2024
- Vice President, Post 105 Charitable Foundation
- VSO Administrator
- Life Member of American Legion Post 105
- Honorable Commendation & Community Advocacy
- Ravenswood City School District Board of Education – 12 Years Civic Public Services
- First Pacific Islander elected official of the people with Samoan descendent in San Mateo County, California.
- First Pacific Islander elected official of the people for Ravenswood City School District (RCSD).
- Received recognition with awards by local, state, and federal government elected officials for his honorary civic leadership.
- Authored and approved local legislative resolutions allowing students to pray on school campus when necessary at their own willingness. Including religious literacy materials for student’s spiritual protection at the school district.
- His civic leadership saved RCSD from the State of California takeover and the federal lawsuit for essential school curriculum elements.
- Recognized with two Unsung Hero Awards consistently for two consecutive years during 1997 and 1998.
- UCSF Community Partnership Council
- APALI Fellows Advisory
- API Americans Public Affairs, California
- API Legislative Advisory Committee
Vernon Mull
U.S. Navy 1958-1962, Aviation Mate 2nd Class USS USS Ticonderoga
1995-Present, American Legion Member
American Legion Offices Held:
2019-Present, Post 105 Board Members
2019-Present, Post 105 Finance Officer
Other Offices Held:
1978-2000 Member of Los Gatos Elks Lodge
1985 Esteem Lecturing Knight
1987 Los Gatos Elks Lodge, House Committee Chairman
1993-2009, Real Estate Broker, DBA Excel Realty
Michael Toschak
1971 U.S. Navy, San Diego
Retired Businessman/Musician
American Legion Offices Held:
- 2011-2015 Post 105 Board Member
- 2019-2024 Post 105 Board Member
- 2018-2019 Post 105 SGT at Arms
- 2018-present Post 105 Web Editor
- 2009-2011 Founder United State Naval Sea Cadet Corp Band of the West
Allan Hirsch
- 1969-1973 U.S. Navy (Operations Specialist Second Class - E5) Two tours in Vietnam
- U.S.S. Midway (CVA-41) 1969-1971
- U.S.S. Kittyhawk (CVA-63) 1971-1973
- U.S.S. Hornet Museum (CVS-12) 2017 – Present (Docent Education Committee)
- Member: American Legion
- Life Member: VVA, AmVets, DVA, USS Midway & USS Kittyhawk Associations
- Photographer, American Legion Post 105
Stan Maupin
United States Marine Corp
Corporal 1983 - 1987
American Legion Offices Held:
- Finance Officer Post 105 2023-2024
- Member at Large, 2022-2025
- Chairman Veterans Day Committee, 2021-2023
Joseph F. Kirby
Joseph F. Kirby
Military Service:
Delayed Enlistment in Air Force: April 25, 1966
Air Force Basic Training (Lackland AFB, Tx): July 1966
Air Police School (Lackland AFB, Tx): September 1966
Air Police Canine Handler School (Lackland AFB, Tx): November 1966
Army Ranger School (Ft. Lewis, WA): August 1967
Marine Marksmanship School (Camp Pendleton): November 1967
Marine Escape & Evasion School (Camp Pendleton): December 1967
Air Force Escape & Evasion Course (Hamilton AFB): February 1968
Army Field Medic Course: (Fort Sam Huston, Tx) May 1968
Assigned to Beale AFB, CA: March 1967 – Air Police Canine Handler
Deployed to Vietnam: June 1968 (Cam Ranh Bay Air Base) TDY
Deployed to Korate Royal Thai AFB, Thailand: October 1968 PCS
Assigned Plattsburgh AFB, Plattsburgh, New York: September 1969
Honorable Discharge from Air Force: September 1970
Enlisted in Army Reserve: April 1972
229th Military Intelligence Co., Mt. View, CA (Counterintelligence Agent)
Enlisted California Army National Guard: April 1976
143rd Military Police Battalion, San Mateo, CA
California Military Academy (Officer Candidate): June 1977
California Military Academy (Drill Instructor): June 1978
Member Army Nation Guard Composite Rifle Team (4 years)
Transferred to US Army Reserve: May 1980
353rd Psychological Operations Battalion, S-3 Planning & Op’s
Logistics Officer for 13 Battalion deployments to South Korea
Headquarters Company Commander (4 Years)
Retired from US Army Reserve: October 1996
Military service Time: April 1966/October 1996
Highest Enlisted Rank: Platoon Sergeant (E-7) Military Police
Highest Officer Rank: Major (O-4) Military Intelligence Branch
Officer Branch Qualifications:
Infantry Officer Advanced (Ranger); Military Police Officer Advanced; Military Intelligence Officer Advanced; Civil Affairs Officer Advanced; Psychological Operations Officer Advanced
Enlisted Qualifications:
USAF Air Police Canine Handler/Trainer
Army Counterintelligence Agent
Army Military Police Criminal Investigator (CID)
Battalion Marksmanship Program Director
State of California Army Nation Guard Composite Rifle Team Member
Author of California Army National Guard 91st Military Police Brigade SWAT Operations SOP (1979)
Organizational Memberships:
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) – Life Member 1975 to Present
Redwood City Masonic Lodge #168 – Master Mason (1974 to Present)
Vietnam Veterans of America – 1987 to Present
National Rifle Association (NRA) – Life Member (1966 to Present)
Members
Bruce Jower, USA
U.S. Army 1967 to 1970, SSgt E-6
1967-1968 South Korea
1968-1970. Pentagon, Washington D.C.
American Legion Member since 2013