This information was found in the form of a calendar: 1848-1848 Linden Centennial Calendar, Centennial Celebration June 27, 28 & 29, 1948, Sponsored by the Lions Club of Linden, Texas.

HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN LEGION IN LINDEN

The history of the American Legion in Linden is unique when the size of the town, as far as population is concerned, is taken into consideration. That an American Legion Post has been able to function here for a period of twenty-eight years is, in itself, a testimonial of the faith its members have had in its original purpose.

The original charter for the Post was dated December 20, 1919, that date actually being six months after much ground work had been accomplished by Wright Patman and O.G. Hines. The original charter was executed in behalf of sixteen Cass County veterans and was called the Cass County Post American Legion, 105. The name was later changed to the Gordie Amox Post 105, in honor of Gordie Amox, the first boy from this community to fall in World War I.

A momentous year in our Legion's history was 1933, for it was on March 2 of that year that the committee was appointed to locate our present home on South Main St. This date was the beginning of a stronger determination to survive and only through the combined efforts of the Post membership was the present Post Home completed and fully paid for.

After the entrance of the United States into World War II, American Legion ranks were opened to all veterans who served honorably between the dates of December 7, 1941, and September 6, 1945. This was passed by resolution in National Convention. The Post membership in Linden grew by leaps and bounds and in the year 1947 the Legion had grown from the original 16 to 168 members. It was also during the year 1947 that the Legion again showed their determination to fulfill their purpose. The former Fair Park property was deeded to the Gordie Amox Post and the improvement and enlargement of that property has become the goal of every Legionnaire.

The year 1947 has also seen the American Legion in Linden, proudly accepting its responsibility to their repatriated comrades, men who have fallen and have come home for their last taps.