CT American Legion Post #13

American Legion Post #13

[Crew Chief @crewchief1990]

Today, on National Medal of Honor Day, Putnam proudly remembers one of its own: Torpedoman Second Class Henry Breault, USN.

Born in Putnam in 1900, Breault became the first submariner, and the only enlisted submariner in history, to receive the Medal of Honor for actions aboard a U.S. submarine.

On October 28, 1923, aboard the USS O-5, the submarine sank in under a minute after a collision. Instead of escaping to safety, Breault turned back into the flooding torpedo room to rescue a trapped shipmate. He sealed the hatch behind them, and the two men endured 31 hours in the dark, airless compartment until they were rescued.

For his extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty, President Calvin Coolidge presented him the Medal of Honor in 1924.

True courage isn’t just facing danger, it’s choosing to face it for someone else. Thank you, TM2 Breault. Your sacrifice and selflessness will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸
@USNavy @medalofhonor @davidwebbshow @CarlHigbie

[CT American Legion Post #13 @LegionPost13]

We Want You! 🫵

[CT American Legion Post #13 @LegionPost13]

Join us to honor veterans and active-duty military at the Mayotte-Viens Henry Breault American Legion Post #13 Golf Tournament on Sept 15, 2025, at Connecticut National Golf Club, Putnam, CT. Get your Veteran/Military Tribute Tee Sign for $100 each. Scan the QR code to order.

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You can purchase tickets at the door! 🇺🇸

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Get ready for a night of music and meaning! Post #13, and the Red Light Band, presents “Red Light Rocks Our Heroes,” fundraising concert on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Loos Center. Tickets are on sale now!
https://t.co/UB0KOPHlfW

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Attention! Golfers!

[The American Legion @AmericanLegion]

Today the Friends of the National WWII Memorial will honor the 2 million+ Allied servicemembers who took part in #DDay & more than 225,000 Allies who were killed, wounded or missing during the operation.
Watch via Facebook at 10am ET. https://t.co/wxrrvicBi6 #DDay2022

[U.S. Army @USArmy]

“There's a new superman outfit being organized called Paratroopers, and they make $50 extra a month just for jumping out of airplanes.”

Bob Bearden, 82nd Airborne Division, reflects on #DDay along with other #Veterans.

#Army247

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And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier’s tomb, and beauty weeps the brave. ~ Joseph Rodman Drake

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A Memorial Day parade is being held in Putnam, CT. The parade will be starting at 10:00 on Grove Street and ending in Rotary Park with a ceremony.

[WFSB Channel 3 @WFSBnews]

Looking for a parade to honor our heroes? Here's a list. https://t.co/FeW8D4nmvQ

[CT American Legion Post #13 @LegionPost13]

“Wreaths Across America” Ceremony

On Saturday, December 18, 2021 in Putnam, the “Wreaths Across America” ceremony will take place exactly at NOON, at Veterans Memorial Park.

[U.S. Navy @USNavy]

Today, the #USNavy remembers and honors those that gave the ultimate sacrifice during the attacks at Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941.

#PearlHarborRemembranceDay

[U.S. Army @USArmy]

Listen to these first-hand accounts from #PearlHarbor.

[U.S. Naval Institute @NavalInstitute]

The photo of the explosion of USS Shaw's forward magazine is one of the most iconic images from the attack on Pearl Harbor that occurred #OTD 1941. Despite the heavy damage, the Shaw was repaired by 1942 and served in the Pacific for the rest of the war, earning 11 battle stars.

[CT American Legion Post #13 @LegionPost13]

Please consider joining us on Veterans Day when we honor three local veterans. 🇺🇸

[Stars and Stripes @starsandstripes]

About 29 per 100,000 active-duty troops died by suicide in 2020, up from about 26 in 2019 and about 25 in 2018
https://t.co/bmgbiFn5iz

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@wdstck_academy Thank you for supporting veterans! 🇺🇸

[The American Legion @AmericanLegion]

The red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed during battle following the publication of the wartime poem “In Flanders Fields," written by Lt. Col. John McCrae while serving on the front lines.
Listen as Past Natl Cdr Jake Comer recites "In Flanders Field." #PoppyDay

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Post #13 is looking for golfers and sponsors for this year’s American Legion golf tournament.
Be part of the most significant change we’ve ever made at Post 13, the renaming of our annual golf tournament in honor of MOH recipient Henry Breault.