Brownwood in Brown County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Isham A Smith-Scott Brothers American Legion Post 196
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Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024
1. Isham A Smith-Scott Brothers American Legion Post 196 Marker
Inscription.
Isham A Smith-Scott Brothers American Legion Post 196. . The American Legion was established on March 15, 1919 and was granted a national charter by Congress in September, 1919 to help the 2 million veterans who served in Europe in World War One. The American Legion is our nations largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans. All honorably discharged or serving veterans who served one day of active duty during wartime are eligible for membership. Post 196 was chartered on September 10, 1930 and memorializes Isham A Smith and the Scott Brothers. Isham A Smith was born on May 6, 1899. He served in Company F, 26th Infantry Regiment, First Infantry Division (Big Red One). He was gassed at the Battle of Cantigny (the first battle fought by the American Expeditionary Force) and died on June 14, 1918. He was the first Brown County veteran to be killed in World War One and is buried in Zephyr. Four Scott Brothers from Brownwood served in World War II, and two were killed in action. Churchill L Scott Jr (LTC, USAAF, 13th Combat Wing, 8th Air Force, European Theater of Operations) was a B-17 bomber pilot and was killed in action on August 12, 1943 during a bombing mission over Belgium. J Fred Scott (1Lt, USAAF, 4th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force, European Theater of Operations) was a P 51 fighter pilot and was killed in action on June 8, 1944 during a fighter mission over France two days after D Day. 259 Brown County veterans have died from World War One forward including 39 Brown County veterans who died in World War One and 198 Brown County veterans who died in World War II. American Legion Post 196 is involved in many patriotic and civic programs including sponsoring high school juniors to American Legion boys state (a fantastic patriotic, educational, and leadership venue) and honoring high school seniors for scholastic and leadership achievements
The American Legion was established on March 15, 1919 and was granted a national charter by Congress in September, 1919 to help the 2 million veterans who served in Europe in World War One. The American Legion is our nations largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans. All honorably discharged or serving veterans who served one day of active duty during wartime are eligible for membership. Post 196 was chartered on September 10, 1930 and memorializes Isham A Smith and the Scott Brothers. Isham A Smith was born on May 6, 1899. He served in Company F, 26th Infantry Regiment, First Infantry Division (Big Red One). He was gassed at the Battle of Cantigny (the first battle fought by the American Expeditionary Force) and died on June 14, 1918. He was the first Brown County veteran to be killed in World War One and is buried in Zephyr. Four Scott Brothers from Brownwood served in World War II, and two were
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killed in action. Churchill L Scott Jr (LTC, USAAF, 13th Combat Wing, 8th Air Force, European Theater of Operations) was a B-17 bomber pilot and was killed in action on August 12, 1943 during a bombing mission over Belgium. J Fred Scott (1Lt, USAAF, 4th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force, European Theater of Operations) was a P 51 fighter pilot and was killed in action on June 8, 1944 during a fighter mission over France two days after D Day. 259 Brown County veterans have died from World War One forward including 39 Brown County veterans who died in World War One and 198 Brown County veterans who died in World War II. American Legion Post 196 is involved in many patriotic and civic programs including sponsoring high school juniors to American Legion boys state (a fantastic patriotic, educational, and leadership venue) and honoring high school seniors for scholastic and leadership achievements
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical date for this entry is March 15, 1919.
Location. 31° 40.668′ N, 98° 59.511′ W. Memorial is in Brownwood, Texas, in Brown County. It is on Crockett Drive south of Memorial Park
Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024
2. The view of the Isham A Smith-Scott Brothers American Legion Post 196 Marker along the pathway
Drive, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located at the northwest section of the Camp Bowie Memorial Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 2710 Crockett Dr, Brownwood TX 76801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Big Country. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Comancherνa, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 277 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
